Former Head of Information and Public Affairs at Ghana’s Embassy in Washington, Kofi Tonto, has denied claims linking him to an alleged fraudulent scheme said to have occurred at the embassy. In a statement issued in Accra on Wednesday, 12 August 2026, Mr. Tonto rejected reports that he received US$800 from an alleged US$19 million … The post Kofi Tonto denies involvement

A private legal practitioner and current New Patriotic Party (NPP) North East Regional Secretary, Lawyer Sulley Sambian, has assured that, under his watch, the party’s image will be redeemed and it will continue to make giant strides. Sulley Sambian, who threw his hat into the ring for the Regional Chairmanship position months ago, set up … The post We will redeem North East

A fatal road accident on the Accra–Kumasi Highway at Asubuo has claimed one life and left five others injured, the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has reported.[GNFS] According to a statement from the GNFS Eastern Region Public Relations Office, the crash occurred on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, and involved a Kia Rhino and a MAN … The post One dead, five injured in fatal

Morocco offers a landscape of contrasts, where ancient cities, scenic coasts, and majestic mountains create a tapestry of unforgettable experiences. Travelers seeking freedom and convenience can rent a car Morocco cheap, allowing them to explore the country at their own pace without compromising on reliability or comfort. From vibrant markets to tranquil coastal routes, each … The post A

President John Dramani Mahama has approved a reorganisation of the National Security Council Secretariat, resulting in new appointments and reassignments within the security structure. The changes were announced in a statement issued by the Presidency on Tuesday, August 11, 2026. Under the reorganisation, Major (Rtd.) General William Ayamdo, a former Chief of Army Staff, has … The post Prez

The Ministry of Health has rejected claims that Ghana is facing a shortage of antiretroviral medicines (ARVs) used in the treatment of HIV. In a statement issued on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, the ministry responded to concerns raised by the Network of Persons Living with HIV in Ghana (NAP+ Ghana) and assured the public that … The post Health Ministry denies shortage of HIV medicines in

The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) is targeting about 2.8 million active members by 2028 as it steps up efforts to extend pension coverage to more Ghanaian workers. The target forms part of measures by the Trust to respond to the changing nature of work and improve retirement security for workers in both … The post SSNIT targets 2.8m active members by 2028 appeared first on

The Minister of Food and Agriculture, Mr Eric Opoku, has launched a GH¢100 million agricultural fund to support the government’s agricultural transformation agenda. Known as the Ghana Agriculture Fund for Education and Transformation (GAFET), the fund is intended to build a sustainable national endowment to support skills development, innovation, mechanisation and agricultural enterprise. It will … The post GH¢100m

Mr James Gunu, the Volta Regional Minister, has donated GH¢10,000 and five bags of rice to the Volta para athletes team to support their upcoming tournament. The cash and food donations aim to boost the team’s preparation and morale ahead of the highly anticipated 6th Inter-Regional Wheelchair Basketball competition. The flagship tournament is scheduled to … The post V/R Minister

Carl Lokko, Head Coach of Ghana’s featherweight sensation, John ‘Expensive’ Laryea, is optimistic his ward would emerge victorious in his upcoming bout in faraway Argentina on Saturday. Laryea is scheduled to go toe-to-toe with hard-hitting Argentinian pugilist, Adrian Maximiliano Robledo, at the La Cúpula Arena inside the Casino Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, on Saturday. The … The post Laryea will

Accra Hearts of Oak have officially withdrawn from the 2026 Ghana League Clubs Association (GHALCA) Top-4 Tournament, citing scheduling conflicts and disrupted pre-season preparations ahead of the new Ghana Premier League campaign.The Phobians were scheduled to come up against 2025/26 Ghana Premier League winners, Medeama SC, runners-up, Bibiani Gold Stars, and fourth positioned Dreams FC, … The post Hearts

Iga Swiatek swept past Diana Shnaider ?6-2 6-1 on Monday to reach the Canadian Open semi-finals, where the Pole will ?face Elina Svitolina after the Ukrainian rallied past Ekaterina Alexandrova in Toronto. It was a confidence-boosting display ahead of the U.S. Open for former world number one Swiatek, who won one of her six Grand … The post Swiatek face Svitolina in Canadian Open semis appeared

Chelsea will open their 2026/27 campaign by playing three matches in the space of seven days after the Carabao Cup draw left them facing an early-season fixture headache. Xabi Alonso will face the first competitive outing of his Chelsea tenure on Monday, August 24, visiting Alvaro Arbeloa’s Fulham, before hosting Brighton the following Sunday. With … The post Chelsea face early fixture

The Bosomtwi Divisional Council has described the initial relationship between Damang Gold Mine Limited (DGML) and its host communities as positive and called for the momentum to be sustained. According to the council, barely four months after taking over operations of the Damang Mine, DGML had begun implementing a number of commitments it made to … The post Damang Mine delivers on community commitments

The Adentan Municipal Assembly has presented assorted food items, drinks and an undisclosed amount of money to traditional councils in the municipality to support this year’s Homowo Festival. The items included 150 gallons of palm oil, 100 bags of maize, 20 cartons each of Castle Bridge and schnapps, 240 packs of bottled water, 140 cartons … The post Adentan Assembly supports traditional

Lebanon’s parliament Tuesday abolished the death penalty, making it the first country in the Arab world to replace the sentencing with life imprisonment with aggravated hard labor. The tiny Mediterranean country has committed to an unofficial moratorium on executions since January 2004. However, dozens of death sentences since then have been issued, but later suspended … The post Lebanon

The Ghana Bar Association (GBA) has urged Chief Justice Justice Paul Baffoe Bonnie to stop the conduct of selected trials during the ongoing legal vacation. In a letter dated August 10, 2026, the GBA said it had received petitions from the law firms Zoe, Akyea & Co, Dame & Partners and Sam Okudzeto & Associates … The post GBA urges Chief Justice to halt trials during legal

Legal practitioner Dr. Justice Srem-Sai has faulted the President of the Ghana Bar Association (GBA) over claims made in a letter to the Chief Justice dated August 10, 2024, regarding the conduct of trials during the legal vacation. In the letter, the GBA President made two key assertions. First, that “Vacation Courts” only handle emergencies, … The post GBA President ‘in error’

Accra Hearts of Oak has withdrawn from the 2026 Ghana League Clubs Association (GHALCA) Top 4 tournament, citing a clash with the club’s existing programmes and preparations for the new league season. In a statement issued on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, the club explained that the scheduled dates for the tournament conflicted with other programmes … The post Hearts of Oak withdraws from

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) contained a domestic fire at Market Road in Ho on Monday morning, preventing it from spreading to nearby businesses. The incident occurred at on August 10, 2026, opposite De-Moofy Electrical Shop. A crew from the Ho Municipal Command, led by STNO I Michael Segbedzi, responded promptly to a distress … The post GNFS prevents major blaze on market road, Ho appeared