Legendary Ivorian footballer Didier Drogba has condemned the decision by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to strip Senegal of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title, describing it as a blow to the credibility and dignity of African football. In a passionate statement, Drogba pointed out how “we all watched Senegal fight bravely and […]
Deputy Attorney-General Justice Srem Sai has vehemently expressed concerns about one-sided extradition of cybercrime suspects to Western countries. On day one of the Global Fraud Summit, he made the point that Ghana will not support an international arrangement on global fraud which establishes a one-way traffic of extraditing cybercrime suspects to Western countries. “We will, […]
The Minister of Energy and Green Transition, Dr John Jinapor, has said that he remains fully committed to resetting the energy sector for the benefit of the people of Ghana, ensuring predictability, certainty, reliability, and long-term resilience for the nation. Together, he said, they will build an energy future that works for all. Dr Jianpor […]
Executive Director of the Ghana Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), Professor H Kwasi Prempeh, has called for the removal of the payement of “retirement on salary” compensation practices in the public sector. He said nowhere in the world is this done except in Ghana. “We must scrap the ‘retirement on salary’ compensation practices in our […]
President John Mahama has welcomed home a 54-member engineering contingent of the Ghana Armed Forces following the successful completion of a humanitarian mission in Jamaica which was devastated by Hurricane Melissa. The contingent, deployed on December 16, 2025, was initially tasked with supporting recovery efforts in the aftermath of the disaster, which left widespread destruction […]
On a historic night at Anfield, Mohamed Salah etched his name even deeper into football folklore, becoming the first African player to score 50 goals in the UEFA Champions League. The Egyptian forward reached the remarkable milestone on March 18, 2026, during Liverpool FC’s commanding 4-0 victory over Galatasaray SK in their round of 16 […]
Parliament has approved the Security and Intelligence Agencies Bill, 2025, during its sitting on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. The bill, which seeks to repeal the Security and Intelligence Agencies Act, 2020 (Act 1030), is designed to modernise Ghana’s national security and intelligence architecture and align it with current government policy. Among its key provisions are […]
The Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) is appealing to the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) to extend the March 31, 2026 deadline for the withdrawal of mixed alcoholic and stimulant beverages from the Ghanaian market. AGI said the current timeline poses significant financial risks to local manufacturers. The appeal was made during a high-level Industry […]
Confederation of African Football president Patrice Motsepe has expressed support for Senegal national football team’s decision to challenge the ruling that saw them lose the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations crown. CAF officially revised the outcome of the final on March 17, 2026, handing Morocco national football team a 3-0 win, despite Senegal’s victory on […]
The Upper West Regional Police Command has arrested four suspects in connection with a series of robbery incidents in the Wa West District of the Upper West Region, bringing some relief to residents following weeks of heightened insecurity. According to a police press release, signed by the Upper West Regional commander, DCOP. Francis Yiribaare, the […]
The Member of Parliament for Ablekuma North, Ewurabena Aubynn, has taken a firm stand in advocating for improved livelihoods and long-term sustainability for fisherfolks across the country. Her intervention came through a public interest question directed at the Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture Development, Emelia Arthur, when she appeared before the Government Assurances Committee of […]
CAF President Patrice Motsepe has issued an official response following the CAF Appeals Board’s ruling on the controversial final between Morocco and Senegal at the TotalEnergies CAF AFCON 2025. Speaking to CAF TV, Dr Motsepe expressed “extreme disappointment” over the incidents that marred the final, stating that the situation undermines years of work done by […]
The Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Department of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital is calling on government to invest in modern equipment to enhance the treatment of patients requiring ear and hearing care. The Chief Audiologist at the Hearing Assessment Centre of Korle Bu, Jemima Fynn, made the appeal during a partnership with Qatar Charity […]
The Institute for Energy Security (IES) has opposed calls for the immediate removal of the GH?1 fuel levy on petroleum products. They warn that scrapping the charge without a sustainable alternative could undermine efforts to stabilize Ghana’s energy sector and address existing sector debts. In a statement issued on March 18, 2026, the policy think […]
A pivotal United Nations vote later this month may reshape how the world formally recognises the transatlantic slave trade, following a proposal led by Ghana’s President, John Dramani Mahama, to classify it as the “gravest crime against humanity.” The resolution is set for debate on 25 March 2026, aligning with the International Day of Remembrance […]
Ghanaian music duo, Lali X Lola have appealed to the Board of the Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) for a reinstatement of the Group of the Year Category into this year’s award scheme. In a letter dated March 17, 2026, the artistes argued that the omission of the Group of the Year category “may inadvertently […]
The Ghana Journalists Association has welcomed the decision by authorities to pursue an out-of-court settlement in the long-running case involving journalist Latif Iddrisu, describing the move as “constructive and forward-looking.” Iddrisu was assaulted by police in October 2017 while covering a political protest in Accra, sustaining serious head injuries — an incident that sparked widespread […]
Parliament has passed the Ghana Deposit Protection Amendment Bill 2025, a move aimed at strengthening the capacity of the Ghana Deposit Protection Corporation to safeguard depositors against losses resulting from insured events. The revised law expands the Corporation’s mandate, positioning it to play a more active role in promoting a safe, sound, and efficient market-based […]
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