Mali head coach Tom Saintfiet is confident in their chances of overcoming Senegal in the quarter-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) despite admitting that they are underdogs.The Eagles reached the last eight stage of the ongoing tournament in Morocco on Saturday night after showing resilience to beat Tunisia with 10 men.In the pulsating encounter that travelled to extra time, goalkeeper Djigui Diarra was the hero in the penalty shootout, saving Tunisia's last

On the evening of January 2, 2026, the road leading to First Love Church at East Legon told its own quiet story long before worship began. From Shiashie through to the church’s expansive frontage, traffic slowed into a measured procession.Headlights stretched into the dusk like glowing beads on a string, illuminating faces marked not by … The post HEAVEN CAME DOWN AND GLORY FILLED THE GATHERING

The Minister of Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George has expressed concerns about the future of international stability and the integrity of territorial sovereignty in the wake of America’s capture of Venezuelan President in a dawn operation. The Minister’s remarks follow shocking reports on January 3, 2026, that U.S. forces had successfully apprehended […]

MTN Ghana has announced a nationwide tariff reduction across all products and services, effective January 2, 2026, aligning with the government’s new VAT framework.

The Finance Ministry has outlined 2025 macroeconomic achievements, including strong GDP growth, a major trade surplus and reforms restoring full funding to NHIA, GETFund and the Road Fund.

The Eastern South Regional Police Command on Friday, January 2, 2026 arrested five men for allegedly claiming to be National Anti-illegal Mining Secretariat (NAIMOS) operatives from Accra. The suspects – Moses Tapiam, 43; Christopher Amakor, 29; Casimir Nunekpeku, 29; Wisdom Miwonuko, 35; and Paul Agbanu, 53 are currently in police custody. According to a statement […]

Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa says the government has opened diplomatic talks with Ukraine to secure the release of a Ghanaian national being held as a prisoner of war, with further negotiations planned in Kyiv.

Club Consult Africa Limited has announced the CCA Elite Scouting Tournament 2026, a premier youth football event that will bring together international scouts and FIFA officials to discover the next generation of African football talent. The tournament is scheduled to take place at Union Park, University of Ghana, Legon, from January 5–7 and January 9–12, […]

World leaders have issued sharply divided responses after US forces captured Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro in a military operation. While the UK said it would “shed no tears,” Russia, China and several Latin American nations condemned the strike as a violation of international law.

Venezuela’s Supreme Court has ordered Vice President Delcy Rodriguez to assume the powers and duties of acting president after the United States removed Nicolás Maduro. The order was announced on Saturday night, local time, concluding that Maduro is in a “material and temporary impossibility to exercise his functions.” Rodriguez will “assume and exercise, as acting president, all […]

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The African Union has said that it is following with grave concern the recent developments in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, including reports of the abduction of the President of the Republic, Mr. Nicolás Maduro, and military attacks on Venezuelan institutions. This is contained in a press statement issued on January 3. “The African Union […]

Djigui Diarra delivered a standout display to claim Man of the Match honors as Mali beat Tunisia on penalties to book a place in the AFCON 2025 quarter-finals.The Eagles won 3â??2 in the shoot-out after a gruelling 1â??1 draw over 120 minutes at the Mohammed V Stadium in Casablanca.Maliâ??s night became complicated in the 27th minute when Wayo Coulibaly was sent off, forcing Diarra and his defence to absorb heavy Tunisian pressure with ten men.Tunisia finally broke through

Mali are into the AFCON 2025 quarter-finals after a nerve-shredding penalty shootout win over Tunisia, edging the Carthage Eagles 3â??2 on spot kicks following a 1â??1 draw over 120 breathless minutes in Casablanca.The result sets up a West African showdown with holders Senegal in the last eight.The game swung wildly in the closing stages. Reduced to ten men after Wayo Coulibalyâ??s first-half red card, Mali dug in under intense pressure before finally cracking in the 88th

League leaders Medeama SC will aim to tighten their grip at the top of the Ghana Premier League when they host former champions Hearts of Oak at the Tarkwa and Aboso Stadium in a fixture that carries major title implications.Ibrahim Tankoâ??s side arrive in strong form and remain unbeaten in their last 13 league matches, underpinned by one of the most balanced teams in the division.Medeama were held to a draw by Bibiani Gold Stars in midweek, but that result extended their impressive

Mr Okudzeto Ablakwa Ghana has commenced diplomatic negotiations with Ukraine to secure the release of a Ghanaian national (name withheld) who is being held by the Ukrainians as a prisoner of war. “The Ukrainian Government has notified us of the arrest of our national and provided his identity which we have now verified, “ theMinister … The post Ghana negotiating release of

Bechem United will be aiming to respond positively at home when they host Berekum Chelsea, following a heavy defeat to Asante Kotoko in their previous outing.Despite a difficult campaign, Bechem remain competitive at the Nana Fosu Gyeabour Park, where they have traditionally picked up a significant share of their points. The home side will be looking to use familiar surroundings to steady their season and return to winning ways.Berekum Chelsea arrive with renewed confidence after

Asante Kotoko travel to Swedru on Sunday with momentum firmly on their side, knowing a fourth consecutive league win could lift them to the top of the Ghana Premier League table.The Porcupine Warriors come into the fixture in fine form, highlighted by an emphatic 6-0 victory in their previous match. They boast the leagueâ??s most productive attack and have also shown consistency away from home, making them strong contenders as the season reaches a critical phase.Standing in their

The Global Peace Ambassadors Awards, an NGOs Conference has been held in Accra under the theme : “Making Peace Louder than Conflict.” The event was aimed among others things, to inspire the youth in participating in peace initiatives and partnership to advance the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals ( SDGs ) number 16 on : … The post Global Peace Ambassadors Awards

The MP, Mr Atta Issah being assisted by chiefs and stakeholders to break ground for work to commence The Member of Parliament (MP) for Sagnarigu in the Northern Region . Atta Issah has cut sod for the construction of a six-unit classroom block and 12-unit toilet facility for Nyerizee, a farming community in the Sagnarigu … The post Sagnarigu MP cuts sod for GHS