The United States Embassy has cautioned Ghanaian travellers planning to attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup against overstaying their visas. It warned that violations of U.S. immigration laws could result in serious consequences, including future travel ineligibility. The Charge d’Affaires, Mr Rolf Olson,
Ghanaian entrepreneur and former Miss Malaika winner, Hamamat Montia, has opened up about the decade-long struggles she endured in building her shea butter business before a viral livestream by IShowSpeed propelled her brand onto the global stage. In a video shared on Instagram,
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that the death toll from the February 14 jihadist attack in Titao, northern Burkina Faso, has risen to eight following the passing of one of the injured victims. In an official statement, the Ministry said the
President John Dramani Mahama has announced reforms for Ghana to buy cocoa in Cedis and stop exporting raw mineral ores by 2030, marking a shift toward economic sovereignty. A statement issued by Ghana’s Presidency said the President made the announcement at the closing
Following a targeted intelligence-led operation at Pokuase in the Greater Accra Region, a human trafficking and organised cybercrime syndicated has been busted by the police. The Special Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team, supported by Combat Teams and the Surveillance Unit from Ghana Police
The Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) is projecting a surge in national gold production from 5.1 million ounces in 2024 to approximately 6.3 million ounces in 2026. The development would cement gold’s role as the anchor of Ghana’s mining sector and a critical
The legendary highlife and Afrobeat musician whose career spanned more than six decades, blending traditional Ghanaian rhythms with jazz, funk and global influences, bid his fans farewell in a rather unusual way. Mr Taylor died on 7 February 2026 at 90 years old,
President John Mahama has expressed surprise that his traditional Ghanaian attire only attracted wide attention after he visited Zambia, despite having worn it on global platforms such as the United Nations. Speaking in an interview with JoyNews’ Maxwell Agbagba after the Ghana–Zambia Business
The Amasaman High Court has slashed Patricia Asiedua, aka Agradaa’s 15-year jail term to one year. Agradaa, a fetish priestess turned evangelist’s reduced sentence takes effect from July 2025. Agradaa’s sentence was slashed after she appealed against the 15-year jail term imposed on
Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga has revealed that the government plans to rename Kotoka International Airport as Accra International Airport. The announcement signals a major change to one of the country’s most recognisable national landmarks. Mr Ayariga made this known while addressing journalists ahead