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The Government of Ghana has formally expressed appreciation to The Church of Pentecost for providing shelter and humanitarian assistance to more than 500 Ghanaians displaced by xenophobic attacks and anti-immigrant unrest in South Africa. Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa conveyed the government’s gratitude during a courtesy call on the Chairman of the church, Apostle […]

Ghana Premier League club Karela United has been prohibited from registering new players after failing to settle an outstanding financial obligation owed to former player Sana Camara. The immediate sanction was communicated by FIFA in a letter dated August 17, 2026, and issued through the world governing body’s Legal Portal. Signed by FIFA Head of […]

The Ghana Police Service has dismissed as false a flyer circulating on social media which claims that motorists and riders are prohibited from using AirPods, earphones and other audio devices under Ghanaian law. In an official statement issued on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, the Service said the publication did not originate from the police and […]

Ghana international midfielder Elisha Owusu is reportedly set to leave French Ligue 1 club AJ Auxerre for newly promoted Turkish side Erzurumspor. The 28-year-old defensive midfielder is expected to complete a permanent transfer to the Turkish Süper Lig newcomers after the two clubs reached an agreement worth approximately €1 million, excluding performance-related bonuses. The proposed […]

The Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development Project, commonly known as GARID, has returned to the center of public discussion following severe rainfall and widespread flooding across parts of the capital. The recurring floods have renewed questions about the progress of the World Bank-supported initiative, including the pace of construction, the use of project funds […]

The Member of Parliament for Abuakwa South, Dr. Kingsley Agyemang, has called for the establishment of a National Disaster Risk Management Fund to provide Ghana with a sustainable financial mechanism for responding to recurring floods and other emergencies. His proposal seeks to move the country away from relying mainly on emergency appeals and short-term relief […]

Claims that the Accra–Kumasi Expressway contract was awarded by the former Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo administration have been found to be false, according to fact-checking reports and official parliamentary records. The disputed claim was made by the acting National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party, Danquah Smith Buttey, during an interview on Neat FM. He […]

The Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has announced plans by the government to procure 100 new ambulances for the National Ambulance Service (NAS) in 2027 as part of efforts to strengthen Ghana’s pre-hospital emergency healthcare system. The announcement was made on Sunday, August 16, 2026, during the Ministry of Health’s High-Level Mid-Year Review Retreat […]

An estimated $50 million ransom paid to secure the release of hostages in late 2025 helped finance a major offensive by al-Qaeda-linked militants across Mali, according to a recent United Nations report. The report said the payment was received by Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin, widely known as JNIM, an alliance of armed groups operating across […]

Deputy Attorney General Dr. Justice Srem-Sai has cautioned the government against rushing to terminate Ghana’s power agreement with Turkish energy company AKSA following the conviction of a former Goldman Sachs banker in the United States over bribery connected to the transaction. Speaking in an interview with JoyNews, Dr. Srem-Sai acknowledged the public anger generated by […]

Government Commends Church of Pentecost for Sheltering Ghanaians During South Africa Attacks

FIFA Imposes Registration Ban on Karela United Over Unpaid Player Debt

Ghana Police Disown Viral Flyer Claiming AirPods and Earphones Are Banned While Driving

Elisha Owusu Set to Leave Auxerre for Turkish Side Erzurumspor

GARID Project: What to Know About Ghana’s $350 Million Flood-Resilience Initiative

Abuakwa South MP Proposes National Fund to Address Recurring Flood Disasters

Fact-Check: Accra–Kumasi Expressway Was Not Awarded Under Akufo-Addo Government

Government to Procure New Ambulances for National Ambulance Service

$50 Million Hostage Ransom Reportedly Financed JNIM Offensive Across Mali

Deputy Attorney General Warns Against Hasty Cancellation of AKSA Power Contract

Government Ends Evacuation of Nearly 1,900 Ghanaians from South Africa

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