The Ghana High Commission in Canada has exhausted its allocation of state-sponsored tickets ahead of the Black Stars’ 2026 FIFA World Cup opening match against Panama, following high demand from Ghanaian fans eager to support the team. In a press statement, the Ghana High Commission in Canada expressed appreciation to President John Dramani Mahama for […]
The Tema Regional Police Command has arrested two men after intercepting a truck carrying a large quantity of suspected Indian hemp during an intelligence-led operation at Afienya in the Greater Accra Region. According to the police, the operation was carried out in the early hours of Sunday, June 14, 2026, following intelligence received from the […]
On a typical weekend night in Accra, young people gather in stylish lounges, passing around colourful shisha pipes as plumes of sweet-scented smoke fill the air. Nearby, others discreetly puff on sleek electronic devices shaped like pens or USB drives images that resonate with youth seeking adventure. To many users, these products appear fashionable and […]
Court dismisses Thomas Partey’s appeal on Canadian visa refusal. The Black Stars midfielder would miss out on Ghana’s opener against Panama in Toronto. Partey’s legal team was pushing to overturn an immigration decision and seeking clearance to enable him to travel to Canada for the Black Stars’ opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. […]
Ethiopia is one of Africa’s most fascinating destinations. Home to ancient kingdoms, dramatic landscapes, unique food traditions and a fiercely independent history, the East African nation offers visitors an experience unlike anywhere else on the continent. Before booking your flight, here are five things worth knowing. 1. Ethiopia Is Packed With World-Class Tourist Attractions Few […]
The United Kingdom has announced plans to prohibit children under the age of 16 from accessing social media platforms, marking one of the most far-reaching attempts by a major economy to regulate young people’s online activity. Prime Minister Keir Starmer unveiled the policy as part of a broader digital safety agenda aimed at protecting children […]
South African artists have been hit by a wave of concert cancellations across the continent due to xenophobic tensions against African immigrants as other countries repatriate their distressed nationals. The country’s creative industry, which has produced globally recognised artists including Tyla, is bearing the brunt of the developments as African reactions to recurring xenophobic attacks […]
The Government of Ghana has formally protested against Canada’s decision to deny a temporary residence visa to Black Stars midfielder Thomas Teye Partey ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. It described the move as unfair and inconsistent with the principle of the presumption of innocence. A statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs […]
A 20-year-old Level 200 student of the University of Cape Coast (UCC), Innocentia Avinu, who had reportedly been missing for several days, has been found dead at Hutchland Beach near the university. Chief Inspector Isaac Evans Ettie, Public Relations Officer of the Central Regional Police Command, said the body was discovered at about 0300 hours […]
Hair has always been more than a physical feature. Across generations and cultures, it has served as a powerful symbol of identity, spirituality, strength, culture, and self-expression. Among the many hairstyles embraced around the world, dreadlocks—popularly known as locks, Rasta, locs, or locally as Ada-remain one of the most culturally significant and symbolic. Far from […]
