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Ghana will establish permanent military installations at strategic locations near water bodies and forest reserves to fight illegal mining operations. Deputy Minister Yussif Sulemana announced the initiative at the West and Central Africa Mining Summit in Accra on Thursday. Security forces had...

Manchester City defeated Burnley decisively as Erling Haaland netted twice during the final moments. French defender Maxime Esteve deflected the ball into his net on two separate occasions. Pep Guardiola's squad climbed to fourth place after winning three matches and drawing one following...

Eddie Nketiah delivered Crystal Palace victory against Liverpool during stoppage time at Selhurst Park. The striker's late goal ended the Premier League leaders' perfect five-game winning streak. Palace moved into second place while extending their unbeaten streak across all competitions to 18...

AFC Bournemouth secured a point against Leeds United during Saturday's Premier League encounter at Elland Road. Ghana striker Antoine Semenyo converted a free-kick after 26 minutes for his fourth league goal this campaign. Joe Rodon equalized for Leeds through a deflected header from Sean...

Nigerian singer Salawa Abeni addressed false death reports through an Instagram video post. The 64-year-old artist condemned the spreading of misinformation as disgraceful behavior. She expressed gratitude toward supporters who showed concern about the viral claims. Abeni urged audiences to...

Nigerian actor Bolanle Ninalowo publicly defended his September 2023 divorce from wife Bunmi. The performer responded aggressively to social media claims suggesting he had apologized for past marital failures. A blogger published what appeared to be confession statements attributed to Ninalowo...

Atletico Madrid defeated Real Madrid 5-2 at Estadio Metropolitano, ending the visitors' perfect seven-match start to the 2025-26 season. Robin Le Normand opened the scoring for the hosts before Kylian Mbappe and Arda Guler responded with goals that gave Real Madrid a brief advantage. Alexander...

Hearts of Oak claimed a narrow victory against Eleven Wonders at Accra Sports Stadium during Friday's third matchday encounter. Enock Asubonteng netted the lone goal 17 minutes into the contest against the promoted visitors. Coach Didi Dramani acknowledged the challenge his team faced throughout...

Ghana's Sports Minister Kofi Iddie Adams assembled Boxing Interim Management Committee members Thursday at the ministry headquarters. National Sports Authority Director General Yaw Ampofo Ankrah facilitated the preparatory session ahead of Monday's formal swearing-in ceremony. The committee...

Ghana's Sports and Recreation Ministry will swear in the Boxing Interim Management Committee Monday at 1 p.m. The ceremony follows authorities dissolving the Ghana Boxing Authority board Friday. Minister Kofi Adams met committee members, among them boxing legend Azumah Nelson, with National...

Karela United coach Nurudeen Amadu plans to transform the Aliu Mahama Stadium into an impenetrable home venue. The Tamale club seeks to secure its Ghana Premier League status while targeting a mid-table position this campaign. Last season brought near-relegation struggles that the team hopes to...

Croatian households achieved remarkable financial growth during the past decade, according to Allianz research. Financial assets per person rose from 13,000 euros in 2015 to 27,000 euros by 2024. The country experienced its strongest annual expansion last year with household assets climbing 9.9...

Ghana pursues negotiations with Washington to eliminate trade barriers and address African Growth and Opportunity Act provisions. Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa announced the bilateral discussions Saturday through social media. President Trump's executive order established...

Agriculture Minister Eric Opoku questioned whether emergency declarations would solve Ghana's illegal mining problems. Government officials believe concrete actions matter more than dramatic announcements during the environmental crisis. Authorities continue implementing existing strategies to...

Ghana faces severe agricultural threats from illegal mining operations contaminating farmland with mercury and toxic chemicals. Agriculture Minister Eric Opoku identified these substances as the primary danger to national food security and public health. The contamination makes crop cultivation...

IMANI Africa founder Franklin Cudjoe criticized Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa for praising America's decision to restore five-year visa terms. The United States reduced Ghana's visa validity to three months in July 2025, following concerns about overstaying visitors. Ablakwa...

A democracy research center director challenged Parliament opposition members after they demanded government neutrality regarding the Gaza conflict. Professor Henry Kwasi Prempeh from the Centre for Democratic Development disagreed with minority lawmakers who criticized the Foreign Affairs...

China's Embassy hosted a diplomatic reception Friday in Accra marking two significant anniversaries. The celebration honored 76 years since the People's Republic of China was established and 65 years of bilateral friendship between the nations. Ghana's Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang...

CorpsAfrica/Ghana has deployed 67 volunteers across rural communities in three regions. The workers completed six weeks of intensive preparation before beginning year-long assignments. Community residents will collaborate with volunteers to address local challenges through development projects...

Federal agents lost their jobs after participating in demonstrations during nationwide protests over George Floyd's death in 2020. The Associated Press reported that the FBI terminated multiple employees who knelt alongside protesters during the racial justice movement. The agency initially...