By Oral Ofori The Head of the Local Government Service (LGS), Ghana, Professor Lord Mensah, has emphasised the critical role of local governance in achieving Africa’s Agenda 2063 aspirations, calling for stronger district-level systems to drive sustainable development across the continent. Speaking at the Africa Day Celebration and Leadership Dialogue 2026 held at the Kofi […] The post Ghana’s

The Democratic Republic of Congo have asked FIFA to refund the cost of 2026 World Cup tickets bought by fans who are now unable to enter the United States due to Ebola-related travel restrictions.The Leopards are returning to the World Cup for the first time since 1974, but a public health emergency declared by the WHO on May 16 has led the US to bar entry to non-Americans who have been in DR Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan in the previous 21 days. The US embassy in Kinshasa has also

Former Black Stars captain Anthony Baffoe has offered a frank assessment of Ghana's current standing ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, urging head coach Carlos Queiroz to adopt a system that reflects the team's present reality rather than past dominance.Speaking to Citi Sports, the Professional Footballers Association of Ghana's general secretary stressed that Ghana can no longer rely on the free-flowing, dominant football of previous generations."I don't

Anti-immigrant protests have increased across South Africa, drawing forceful condemnation from several African leaders.

Medeama SC put up a top performance on Wednesday evening as they defeated Basake Holy Stars 2-1 in their official coronation match before lifting the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League trophy.The Tarkwa-based club had already secured the league title weeks earlier following a dominant 5-2 victory over Heart of Lions.Following their title triumph, the Yellow and Mauves travelled to Accra for their final league fixture against Hearts of Oak before returning home for the coronation celebration

South African immigration officials say only 10 of about 300 Ghanaians who presented for repatriation were in the country legally.

3news' Michael Ogbodu reported that a few hours earlier, an entire stretch was bare land, but hours after the spillage of the Weija Dam, the entire area was submerged.

Jarell Quansah is expected to stay at Bayer Leverkusen for at least another year, with reports indicating the club plans to continue with the defender beyond this season.According to Bild, Liverpool will not activate their recall option this summer, despite defensive struggles at Anfield last season.The Reds secured buy-back clauses for both 2026 and 2027 when the 23-year-old English centre-back joined last year. This summer's fee would be around â?¬80 million, but Liverpool

The Türkiye Diyanet Foundation (TDV), in partnership with the Alpha Ridwan Media Foundation, has slaughtered and distributed 100 cattle to support underprivileged families and selected public institutions in Kumasi as part of Eidul-Adha celebrations.

Ghana Black Queens forward Chantelle Boye-Hlorkah has disclosed that she aims to score more goals for the team at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).The Nottingham Forest star was part of the Black Queens squad that finished third at the last edition of the WAFCON.Now settled in the team and having established herself as one of the key players, Chantelle Boye-Hlorkah believes she is ready for a bigger role.Speaking to Citi Sports, the forward said her target is

Overtime, his passion for writing led him to write his own book at 14 years, publishing a new edition in later years.

The festival, also known as the Feast of Sacrifice, is one of the most important celebrations in Islam and commemorates the obedience and sacrifice of Prophet Ibrahim.

Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has disclosed that 26 Ghanaian prisoners who were detained for visa violations have also been repatriated

Former Sports Minister Mustapha Ussif has been named by the Auditor-General for possible sanctions following what the report describes as widespread procurement breaches, weak financial controls and unexplained expenditures linked to the 2023 African Games.The audit report identified administrative irregularities amounting to approximately GH¢1.15 billion, alongside an additional US$5.2 million in revenue-related losses and cash management breaches connected to the organisation

Hearts of Oak are reportedly in advanced negotiations with Prosper Narteh Ogum to become the clubâ??s new head coach ahead of the 2026-27 season.Ogum, who currently handles Ghanaâ??s U-17 team, is being considered as the man to lead the Phobians after the departure of Mas-Ud Didi Dramani following an underwhelming campaign.The former Asante Kotoko coach recently guided the Black Starlets to the U-17 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, but Ghana failed to progress from the group

According to the Minister, Eid al-Adha remains one of the most significant and holiest festivals in Islam, commemorating the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son in obedience to Allah’s command.

The West African Football Union Zone B (WAFU B) has announced revised dates for its 2026 competitions calendar, with major youth and club tournaments scheduled across Côte dâ??Ivoire, Burkina Faso and Nigeria.According to the updated calendar, the WAFU B U-20 Boys tournament will be staged in Côte dâ??Ivoire from July 26 to August 9, 2026.Burkina Faso will host the CAF Womenâ??s Champions League qualifiers from August 23 to September 5, 2026, as clubs from across

The FIFA Coach Education Scholarship All-Female CAF Licence C Coaching Course has successfully concluded Module One at the GFA Technical Centre.The programme brought together 30 female coaches from different parts of the country for intensive training focused on improving coaching knowledge and technical development in womenâ??s football.Participants undertook both theoretical and practical sessions as part of the CAF Licence C curriculum, covering areas such as tactical analysis,

In his Eid sermon, the Upper East Regional Chief Imam Sheikh Yussif Umar Mahamoud thanked Allah for yet another day of Eid and prayed for those performing Hajj to be accepted.

Ghana's Black Maidens have departed Accra for Monrovia ahead of the second leg of their FIFA U-17 Womenâ??s World Cup qualifier against Liberia.The team travelled aboard Asky Air on Tuesday as preparations intensified for the crucial return fixture.A total of 24 players, 14 officials and two management members made the trip as Ghana aim to complete the qualification task following a dominant first-leg performance.The Black Maidens produced an impressive display in the opening