An Africa Policy Lens fellow, Dr Eric Boachie Yiadom, has warned that challenges currently facing Ghana’s cocoa sector could lead to increased smuggling of cocoa beans to neighbouring countries. Speaking on TV3’s Business Focus on Monday, 9 February 2026, Dr Boachie Yiadom said the financial pressures on the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) could affect its […]

The winner of the National Democratic Congress (NDC’s) parliamentary primary in the Ayawaso East Constituency, Baba Jamal, has revealed that he appeared before the committee set up by the party to investigate allegations of widespread vote buying during the February 7 election and asserted his innocence. This is contained in a press release dated February […]

The Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs has presented sanitation tools and equipment to Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies in the Greater Accra Region. According to the Ministry, this is in line with the Government’s unwavering commitment towards strengthening environmental sanitation service delivery at the local government level. Speaking at the commissioning of […]

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Ghanaâ??s Black Princesses head coach Charles Sampson has delivered a clear and determined message ahead of their decisive FIFA U-20 Womenâ??s World Cup qualifier against South Africa.His team will travel to Johannesburg with a single objective â?? to win.â??They came here and got, maybe, what they wanted,â? Sampson said, reflecting on Sundayâ??s 2â??2 first-leg draw at the Accra Sports Stadium. â??Now, we have to go there and get what we want to be able

Despite being held to a 2â??2 draw at home on Sunday, head coach Charles Sampson says the Black Princesses are ready to do â??everything we canâ? to defeat South Africa away and keep their FIFA U-20 Womenâ??s World Cup dreams alive.Ghanaâ??s hopes of qualifying for the tournament in Poland later this year took a hit after the thrilling but costly first-leg result at Accra Sports Stadium. Needing a win in Johannesburg to advance, Sampson remained defiant in his post-match

Ghana Premier League giants Asante Kotoko have announced that Prince Yaw Owusu has been assigned as head coach on an interim basis following the resignation of Abdul Karim Zito.In an official notice from the club on Monday night, it said Prince Yaw Owusu will be assisted by Mohammed Hamza Obeng, with both tacticians expected to lead the team until a substantive head coach is appointed.â??Coach Prince Yaw Owusu is to temporarily take charge of the technical team assisted by Mohammed

With Karim Zitoâ??s tenure at Asante Kotoko now officially over following his resignation, a final review of his time at the club reveals a legacy defined by stark contrasts â?? domestic cup dominance and unfulfilled league ambition.Appointed in 2025, Zitoâ??s era has concluded after a tenure that spanned 37 competitive matches. Under his leadership, Kotoko secured 19 wins, 11 draws, and 7 losses, resulting in a 51.35% win rate.Defensively, his side was notably disciplined,

Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh’s tireless efforts in helping Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia to be elected as the New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential candidate for the 2028 elections has been recognized and duly rewarded. The DMB Call Center, one of the NPP formidable groups that benefited from the generosity and support of Dr. Prempeh aka ‘Napo’ during […]

The Petroleum Hub Development Corporation (PHDC) has announced 2026 as the “Year of Action” for Ghana’s flagship Petroleum Hub project, signaling a shift from planning and consultations to concrete development activities. A statement on the official Facebook page of Dr. Toni Aubynn, Chief Executive Officer of PHDC, February 9,2026, said the year would see preparatory […]

A TV presenter and one of Senegal’s best-known musicians appeared in court on Monday in one of the country’s most high-profile, anti-gay cases in years.

Athletic Club Bilbao manager Ernesto Valverde has heaped praise on forward Iñaki Williams, crediting the Ghana international with driving the teamâ??s attacking output and competitive spirit.Speaking after Williams provided two assists in Bilbaoâ??s 4â??2 La Liga win over Levante, Valverde highlighted the 29-year-oldâ??s persistence and energy as key catalysts for the side.â??Heâ??s always a player who persists a lot, and that makes us produce a lot,â? Valverde

Athletic Club Bilbao manager Ernesto Valverde has underlined the importance of forward Iñaki Williams to his side after the Ghana international delivered another influential performance in their 4â??2 La Liga victory over Levante.Williams provided two assists in the match, building on the momentum from his dramatic late winner against Valencia just days earlier, which secured Athleticâ??s place in the Copa del Rey semifinals, where they will face Real Sociedad on February

Assistant coaches Prince Osei Yaw and Hamza Obeng will lead Asante Kotoko into their Matchday 22 showdown against Hearts of Oak after the departure of head coach Karim Zito. The duo, who have worked closely with Zito since his appointment last season, now step up to guide the Porcupine Warriors at a crucial point in […]

The assertion by the current Chief Executive of Ghana Cocoa Board that COCOBOD’s inability to pay Licensed Buying Companies (LBCs) is because the Board defaulted on syndicated loans during the previous NPP administration is false. Let this be stated plainly and unequivocally: Ghana Cocoa Board has never defaulted on any syndicated loan. Ever. This is […]

Watford FC have officially unveiled 35-year-old Ed Still as their new manager, handing him a two-and-a-half-year contract at Vicarage Road.The announcement means Ghanaian midfielder Kwadwo Baah and defender James Abankwah will now begin working under their third manager of the season at the Championship club.Still arrives after most recently serving ascaretaker managerr at Belgian giants RSC Anderlecht. He brings a diverse coaching portfolio from his time in Belgium, where he managed

Head coach Charles Sampson did not hide his disappointment after the Black Princesses were left ruing a host of missed opportunities on Saturday, playing out a frustrating 0â??0 draw with South Africa in the first leg of their FIFA U-20 Womenâ??s World Cup qualifier at home.He pointed squarely at his teamâ??s lack of cutting edge in front of goal as the reason they failed to secure a vital first-leg advantage.â??Our aim was to get goals,â? Sampson stated in his post-match

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The Ejisu Municipal Assembly, through the National Council on Persons with Disability (NCPD) and the Municipal Disability Fund Management Committee, has disbursed the Disability Common Fund to 58 beneficiaries across the municipality. The support is aimed at empowering Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) and their caregivers to become economically independent through small-scale businesses and vocational activities. […]

Swiss-Ghanaian defender Gregory Wüthrich endured a difficult night as his red card proved the turning point in Young Boysâ??s 1â??1 draw away to Grasshopper in the Swiss Super League.The centre-back was first booked late in the first half before receiving a second yellow in the 67th minute, leaving his team to finish with ten men.Young Boys had earlier taken control when Alvyn Sanches finished a flowing move on 31 minutes after clever work from Edimilson Fernandes, giving