Ghanaâ??s opening match against Panama in Toronto on June 17 will carry more than competitive significance. It will also spotlight a squad that reflects the changing geography of modern football, with eight of the 26 Black Stars players born outside Ghana. Their presence underlines how deeply the national team has evolved into a product of global migration and diaspora identity.Across the expanded 48-team World Cup, 310 of the 1,248 players were born in countries different from

By Hannah Gyamfua Mensah On 5th February 2025, I wrote an article titled “The Need for a National Return and Reintegration Mechanism: In the Wake of Trump’s ‘Ghana Must Go’”, published in Business & Financial Times, where I argued that Ghana must begin to treat return and reintegration as an essential component of migration governance […] The post Why we need a national

Deputy Finance Minister Nyarko Ampem assures Parliament that Ghana's economic gains are being jealously guarded, with fiscal discipline and revenue mobilisation driving growth.

The Volta North Regional Police Command has secured a conviction of a 27 year old man Mohammed Rafiu for making unlawful entry and stealing church musical instruments at Hohoe in the Volta Region. On June 5, 2026 the accused was observed near the Faith International Ministry Church carrying a sack containing various items rushing to … The post Man convicted for stealing church instruments appeared

The Member of Parliament (MP) for Dome-Kwabenya, Elikplim Akurugu, together with the Municipal Chief Executive for the Ga East Municipal Assembly, Edmund Agboh, and officials of the assembly, have toured several flood-prone communities in the constituency to identify the causes of recent flooding and inspect structures obstructing waterways. The inspection made on the Monday, 8th … The post Dome-Kwabenya

Senior High School girls will take the stage this Saturday, June 13, 2026, as the National Girls Speech and Debate Championship (NGSDC) enters its semi-final stage at Akuafo Hall, University of Ghana. Four schools that impressed in the quarter-finals will now battle for a place in the final: Holy Child School, St. Louis, Gomoa Senior … The post 4 Schools clash

Doctors at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital have suspended their indefinite strike action over the suspension of the Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Paa Kwesi Baidoo.

Scenes at the hospital over the past three days have been marked by long queues and uncertainty, as many patients arriving at the Out-Patient Department were unable to receive medical attention

Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan has revealed he was subjected to an 11-hour immigration interview before being denied entry into the United States, ending his hopes of officiating at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Artan, who was set to become the first Somali referee to work at a World Cup finals, was turned away at Miami International Airport despite travelling with what he says were valid travel documents and a diplomatic passport."I had the right papers and everything. I had

The Head of the Public Relations Unit of the Ghana National Fire Service, DO II Desmond Ackah, made the revelation when he gave an update on TV3 New Day after the incident.

By Samuel Osae ANSAH Practicing as an accounting consultant and external auditor over the years, I have interacted with many entrepreneurs who believed that starting a business in Ghana simply involves finding customers and generating sales for their business ideas. While these are important, every successful business must also operate within an established regulatory framework. […] The post Understanding

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to redefine football's biggest tournament, with several major changes making it the most ambitious edition in the competition's history.Hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, the tournament will introduce a new format, more teams, more matches and a number of innovations on and off the pitch.Here are five features that will make the 2026 World Cup unique.1. The first 48-team World CupFor the first time, 48

  Stanbic Bank Ghana’s timely intervention to donate relief items worth GH¢400,000 to the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) in support of communities affected by recent flooding and fire incidents across Accra and other parts of the country is highly commendable. This Paper believes it is a humane gesture that must be replicated by corporates […] The post Heavy downpour, disrupted

Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan has attributed the decision that ended his 2026 FIFA World Cup dream to problems between the US and his country.The 34-year-old was denied entry into the United States despite holding what he described as valid documentation and a visa.Artan had been poised to make history as the first referee from Somalia at a World Cup finals, but his journey was halted at Miami International Airport following an 11-hour immigration interview and subsequent

Omar Artan was set to become the first Somali to referee a game at the World Cup finals, but his place in history has been denied by US immigration authorities.

Ghanaian casting director Mawuko Kuadzi has etched his name in the country’s film history, becoming the first-ever winner of the newly introduced Best Casting Director category at the 15th Ghana Movie Awards (GMA) held at the Kempinski Hotel in Accra on Sunday, June 7, 2026. The star-studded ceremony, which attracted a host of Ghanaian and … The post Mawuko

A 27-year-old man has been sentenced to a total of seven years' imprisonment by the Hohoe Circuit Court after pleading guilty to unlawfully entering a church and stealing musical equipment belonging to the congregation.

Christopher Ennin has reportedly informed FC Samartex of his decision to step down as head coach ahead of next season, according to reports from journalist Shaban Mohammed.The young tactician has already submitted a formal letter of resignation to the clubâ??s hierarchy, indicating his desire to end his tenure with the Samreboi-based side.However, the management of the "Timber Giants" is yet to approve or finalize his departure, as they continue to review the terms

The Minister stressed that cultural practices and traditional ceremonies should not be seen merely as symbols of identity but as significant economic activities that create jobs and generate income.

The phrase “Artificial Intelligence” may be one of the most misleading terms of the modern era.