Brent rose to $89.63 and WTI to $83.91 on Wednesday as fading US-Iran peace hopes and Strait of Hormuz attacks offset a surprise build in US crude stocks.

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

Former Black Queens head coach Bashir Hayford says recent comments about the quality and credentials of Ghanaian coaches have affected him deeply and left him questioning his decision to pursue a career in coaching.Hayford was reacting to remarks by Ghana Football Association (GFA) Executive Council member Frederick Acheampong, who revealed that GFA President Kurt Okraku had asked members of the Executive Council to recommend two Ghanaian coaches to join Black Stars head coach Carlos

The Damang Mine, operated by Engineers and Planners (E&P), a wholly Ghanaian-owned company, has opened up employment opportunities for nearly 400 people barely four months into operations, with 180 already at work. The development has provided an early boost to employment in the mine’s catchment communities, following the transition of the Damang Gold Mine to […] The post Benefits

The Ghana Bar Association (GBA) has protested the decision to compel some High Court judges to continue hearing part-heard criminal trials during the ongoing legal vacation. The association has raised concerns over the recall of judges and the implications of the practice for lawyers who may have made prior commitments during the vacation period. In […] The post GBA Takes

For inmates of the Tarkwa Prison, rehabilitation is taking on a new meaning as the prison farm becomes a place not only to produce food, but also to cultivate skills, dignity and hope for life beyond the prison walls. Through its Prison Agro-Support and Empowerment (PASE) Project, the Gold Fields Ghana Foundation has supported the […] The post Gold Fields plant seeds of hope at Tarkwa Prison

The Minister for Climate Change and Sustainability, Alhaji Baba Seidu Issifu, has commended the government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for positively responding to his aid request and, most importantly, for injecting about US$1 million into the Ghanaian economy. He believed retailers, wholesalers and others would benefit from the decision of the donor to […] The post June

For six months every year, communities across five districts in Ghana’s Upper East Region face a silent crisis not from floods or storms, but from the slow, creeping devastation of the dry season. As a result, water sources dry up, toilets become unusable, while women spend up to four hours daily just to find water […] The post Five Upper East Districts face annual crisis

Two senior U.S. defence officials have visited Ghana to reaffirm Washington’s security partnership with Accra and explore ways to strengthen the country’s capacity to address domestic and regional security challenges, according to a press release issued by the U.S. Embassy in Ghana and copied to The Chronicle. Assistant Secretary of War, Daniel Zimmerman and the United […] The post US War

For more than two decades, Ms. Doris Anum-Dorhuso held on to one prayer: to become a mother. However, year after year passed with her still being childless. Yet, the Chartered Accountant refused to let go of that hope. And then her story changed on July 3, 2026. Both traditional and social media turned their spotlights […] The post How a 61-yr-old woman defied the odds to become a mother

Former Special Prosecutor, Martin Amidu has said the Ghanaian authorities have known about the alleged Asante Berko–AKSA bribery deal since 2020, insisting that the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) began investigating the case more than six years ago. According to Mr. Amidu, the OSP opened investigations into the alleged bribery scheme in April 2020 […] The post Amidu’s

Ghana and Burkina Faso have signed a Defence Cooperation Agreement aimed at strengthening security along cross-border trade corridors and protecting the movement of traders and goods between the two countries. The agreement, signed in Accra on Monday, August 10, 2026 by Ghana’s Acting Minister for Defence, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson and Burkina Faso’s Minister of […] The post Editorial:

If Ghana ever exports laughter, it might rival cocoa. We are a nation that laughs at everything from dumsor to politics, and that natural gift has quietly built a thriving comedy industry. Today, comedians fill auditoriums, skits generate millions of views and digital creators earn a living making people laugh. Yet, somehow, comedy is still […] The post The Joke of an Industry:

South Africa's unemployment rate rose to 33.6% in Q2 2026, a four-year high, as unemployed persons climbed to 8.5 million and jobs fell to 16.7 million.

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has officially received the 2026 Democracy Cup trophy ahead of the much-anticipated clash between Asante Kotoko and Accra Hearts of Oak.The match is scheduled for August 28, 2026, at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi.Speaking at the presentation ceremony, Speaker Bagbin highlighted the unique nature of Ghanaâ??s democratic journey and stressed the important role football can play in promoting national unity, social

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

Ghana midfielder Kwasi Sibo is reportedly favouring a move to Turkish Super Lig side Genclerbirligi despite receiving a lucrative $10 million offer from an unnamed Libyan club.

Sunderland AFC are reportedly in discussions over a potential main shirt sponsorship agreement with Visit Ghana ahead of the 2026/27 season, in a deal that could see Ghanaâ??s national tourism brand take centre stage on the Premier League clubâ??s playing kits.The proposed partnership would place the Visit Ghana brand on the front of Sunderlandâ??s shirts, giving Ghana an international marketing platform through one of English footballâ??s historic clubs.Talks over the

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