This is biggest challenge of my career and I’m ready – Queiroz

Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz says leading the Black Stars to the 2026 World Cup represents the biggest challenge of his career but expressed confidence in his ability to succeed.  The vastly experienced coach, appointed on a four-month contract, was officially unveiled at

Tragedy at illegal mining site leaves two dead in Central Region

Two persons have been confirmed dead, while one other remains in a critical condition following the collapse of an illegal mining (galamsey) pit at Assin Dansame in the Assin North District of the Central Region. The incident occurred at about 1 p.m. on

Stonebwoy pays courtesy visit on Ghana High Commissioner to UK ahead of his UK concert

Award-winning Ghanaian Afro-dancehall artist, Stonebwoy, has paid a courtesy visit to Ghana’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Zita Sabah Benson, ahead of his BHIMFest concert in the UK. During the meeting, he engaged the High Commissioner on his plans and sought her

Ethiopia set to host Ghana Month

Ethiopia is set to host Ghana Month in May 2026 to celebrate Ghanaian culture and heritage in Addis Ababa, as both countries continue to build on longstanding historical ties. The cultural celebration is scheduled to commence on May 8, 2026, featuring a rich

Oil prices fluctuate as Trump extends Iran war ceasefire

Global oil prices fell and rose again on Wednesday after US President Donald Trump said he would extend a ceasefire with Iran until peace talks between the two countries have progressed. He added that the US will continue to blockade Iran’s ports until

Police rescue abducted girl, arrest female suspect

The Ghana Police Service has rescued a nineyearold girl allegedly abducted in Agormanya Zongo, Lower Manya Krobo Municipality, and arrested a female suspect.  According to the Eastern Regional Police Command, the suspect was apprehended on April 20, a day after the victim’s father reported that his daughter

Cabinet approves visa waiver for Antigua and Barbuda, Maldives, Zambia- Ablakwa announces

The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has announced that Cabinet has approved visa waiver agreements between Ghana and Maldives, Antigua and Barbuda, and Zambia, pending parliamentary ratification. The visa waiver agreements will cover all categories of passports, diplomatic, service, and ordinary

GAF launches autism support centre project

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has launched a Special Needs Centre project at Burma Hall, Burma Camp, Accra, to support persons on the autism spectrum.  The initiative forms part of activities marking World Autism Awareness Month.  A statement copied to the Ghana News Agency said Lieutenant General William Agyapong, Chief of the Defence

World’s top condom maker to raise prices by 20-30% due to Iran war

Safe sex could get more expensive if the Iran war continues to disrupt global supply chains, according to a new interview with the CEO of the world’s largest condom manufacturer. Karex CEO Goh Miah Kiat told Reuters on Tuesday that the company may

‘Power is transient’ – Otumfuo warns against political interference in chieftaincy

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has issued a strong warning to government appointees against using political influence to meddle in chieftaincy affairs, stressing that positions of power are not permanent. Addressing the Asanteman Council on Monday, April 20, he expressed concern over