Political transitions and weak institutional capacity at the local level are undermining Ghana’s efforts to deepen decentralisation and make local governance more responsive, Professor Joseph Atsu Ayee of the University of Ghana has said. He said frequent changes in political leadership and policy direction had disrupted continuity in the implementation of decentralisation policies, while Metropolitan, … The post Political

Former Hearts of Oak Chief Executive Officer Harry Zakour has called on the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to consider Laryea Kingston for the Black Stars head coach position.The GFA is searching for a new head coach following the reported departure of Carlos Queiroz, whose short-term contract expired after the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Queiroz guided Ghana to the knockout stage of the tournament for the first time since the 2010 World Cup, but talks over a possible contract extension

Manny Duku, the Netherlands and Ghana forward, has joined Eastleigh as the National League clubâ??s latest attacking addition.The 33-year-old centre-forward moved to Eastleigh on 26 August after leaving Rochdale at the end of the 2025-26 season. Duku had been without a club since departing Rochdale on 1 July, having joined the Lancashire side from Tamworth in January.Duku brings extensive experience of non-league football and the English professional divisions. He has made 108

A founding member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Boakye Kyerematen Agyarko, has pledged to rebuild the party through internal democracy, financial transparency and reconciliation, and also work hard to ensure the election of Dr Mahamudu Bawumia as the next president of Ghana. Speaking at the NPP’s national headquarters in Accra on Wednesday, August 26, […] The post Insha Allah:

“We will show no fear or favour. We will remain resolute in the lawful discharge of our mandate.” That was the emphatic declaration by the Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, yesterday, as he announced what he described as the “rebirth” of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), following the Supreme Court’s landmark decision affirming the […] The post OSP Will Show No Fear Or Favour -Agyebeng

Hundreds of youth, opinion leaders, Assembly Members, women and other residents of Tarkwa have taken to the streets in an unprecedented show of what organisers described as their “unadulterated love” and appreciation for GoldFields Ghana Limited, demanding the renewal of the company’s mining lease. The demonstration was remarkable for its departure from the traditional pattern […] The post Tarkwa

The Commissioner of Customs, Mr. Aaron Kanor, has joined key stakeholders in the maritime and security sectors to address operational bottlenecks affecting the movement of containers at the Meridian Port Services (MPS) Terminal 3 at the Tema Port. The high-level meeting, hosted by the Director-General of the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA), Major General […] The post Customs,

The newly inaugurated Audit Committees of Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) in the Greater Accra Region have been tasked to strengthen internal controls, monitor audit recommendations, and ensure prudent management of public resources. The committees were inaugurated by the Internal Audit Agency (IAA) at a ceremony in Accra on Wednesday. Mr Bismark Aborbi-Ayitey, the […] The post Audit

Former Hearts of Oak Chief Executive Officer Harry Zakour says he was shocked by the Black Stars' failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).Ghana endured a disappointing qualifying campaign, finishing bottom of their group after six matches with just three points from three defeats and three draws.The failure ended Ghana's run of more than two decades of consecutive AFCON appearances and marked the first time the four-time African champions had missed

Ghana’s economic recovery must now translate into quality jobs and better livelihoods or risk remaining incomplete, the World Bank has warned, as it called for continued fiscal discipline and transport reforms to sustain growth. Launching the 10th Ghana Economic Update in Accra on Wednesday, the World Bank said the economy grew by 6.0 per cent […] The post Ghana’s Economic Recovery Must

The International Monetary Fund’s latest assessment of Ghana’s economy provides a remarkably balanced evaluation of the nation’s financial landscape. Beyond the heat of political debate, empirical data demonstrates that Ghana has achieved substantial economic progress. Headline inflation has fallen sharply to 5.3% in June 2026, real GDP grew by 6.0% in 2025 and reached 6.4% […] The post IMF

Grace Nortey died at the age of 89 in the early hours of Wednesday, 26 August 2026

Former Hearts of Oak Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Harry Zakour has expressed concern over the declining standard of the Ghana Premier League.The Ghanaian top flight has struggled in recent years, with several of its top players leaving for rival leagues across Africa.Speaking to Sporty FM, Zakour acknowledged the changes in Ghanaian football but said the drop in the league's quality was now evident.â??The standard of the Ghana Premier League has dropped. I know times have

President Mahama lamented the tragic toll that decades of chieftaincy and ethnic conflict have taken on the Upper Region

A collapsed bridge at Bugri, a suburb of Tempane in the Tempane District of the Upper East Region, has claimed the lives of a woman and her two-month-old baby who were attempting to cross the bridge on a motorbike. The incident, which occurred on Sunday, August 23, 2026, brings to three the number of people … The post Collapsed Bugri Bridge claims woman, baby appeared first on Ghanaian

The Vice Chancellor expressed the University’s interest in working closely with the Ministry and its security agencies

ADO Den Haag have brought Denmark-Ghana centre-back Jonas Jensen-Abbew to the Netherlands from Danish champions Aarhus GF.The 24-year-old defender has signed a contract running until 30 June 2030 after switching from the Danish Superliga to the Eredivisie. Jensen-Abbew, who is 1.89m tall and right-footed, joins ADO Den Haag as the club add defensive strength to their squad.Jensen-Abbew helped Aarhus GF win the Danish championship in the 2025-26 season, claiming the first senior

Stress is a response to adverse and challenging circumstances and a response to daily life. It affects us emotionally, physically, and behaviorally. The right amount of stress can be a positive force that helps us to do our best and to keep alert and energetic. But too much can make us tense and anxious and […] The post Tips to Reduce Stress and Sleep Better appeared first on The

William Nyarko, Esq., the Executive Director of the Africa Centre for International Law and Accountability (ACILA), has described Ghana’s record under four cycles of the United Nations Human Rights Council’s Universal Periodic Review (UPR) as a mixed picture of significant progress, persistent implementation gaps and, in some areas, regression. He told journalists that Ghana’s UPR experience […] The post Feature:

Newcastle United have agreed a deal worth up to £52m for Manchester City midfielder Nico Gonzalez. Newcastle have signed players exclusively from the continent up to this point in the window, but the club have recognised the need to add some Premier League experience after losing Bruno Guimaraes, Sandro Tonali, Anthony Gordon and Kieran Trippier in recent months. Gonzalez […] The post Newcastle