All that cocoa farmers want at this point is for the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) to pay them, not explanations and excuses, former presidential staffer, Dennios Miracles Aboagye has said. He described the plight of cocoa farmers as a heartbreaking one. “The advocacy is for us to see the government pay the cocoa farmers. Once […]

Questions over Ghana’s cocoa financing model have intensified after the chair of Parliament’s Economy and Development Committee accused the previous administration of mismanaging an US$800million syndicated loan facility, a lapse he says has weakened the Ghana Cocoa Board’s standing with lenders and contributed to the sector’s current liquidity crunch. Eric Afful, Member of Parliament for […] The post MP

Former Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Koku Anyidoho, has criticised the decision by the NDC to set a committee to investigate the alleged vote buying by recently elected parliamentary candidate for the NDC in the Ayawaso East by-election, Baba Jamal. Koku Anyidoho believes that Baba Jamal is being treated this way […]

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Former Minister of Trade and Industry, in South Africa, Dr Rob Davies, has underscored that the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA is redefining how Africa approaches investment. He said that AfCFTA’s investment Protocol balances the right to regulate with commitments to sustainability and development. Dr Rob Davies explains why this innovative framework matters for […]

The Government of the Republic of Ghana in its capacity as the African Union Champion for Reparations is hosting the African Union Committee of Experts on Reparations (AUCER) and the African Union Legal Experts on Reparations (AULER) for their two-day joint Bureau meeting, which is expected to strengthen coordination to advance the continent’s reparations agenda. […]

President John Dramani Mahama has commissioned one High Commissioner and four Ambassadors-designate on 9th February, 2026 at the Jubilee House to represent Ghana abroad in line with Article 74 (1) of the Constitution. In accordance with established practice, the Envoys took the Oaths of Allegiance, Office and Secrecy. The Envoys commissioned were: Alhaji Said Saleh […]

VFS Global has issued a fraud advisory to Ghanaian residents amid rising demand for visa application appointments in 2026, warning applicants to be vigilant against scammers falsely offering early booking slots for a fee The company said appointments for visa applications are free of charge and can only be booked through its official website. However, […] The post VFS

An Africa Policy Lens fellow, Dr Eric Boachie Yiadom, has warned that challenges currently facing Ghana’s cocoa sector could lead to increased smuggling of cocoa beans to neighbouring countries. Speaking on TV3’s Business Focus on Monday, 9 February 2026, Dr Boachie Yiadom said the financial pressures on the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) could affect its […]

The winner of the National Democratic Congress (NDC’s) parliamentary primary in the Ayawaso East Constituency, Baba Jamal, has revealed that he appeared before the committee set up by the party to investigate allegations of widespread vote buying during the February 7 election and asserted his innocence. This is contained in a press release dated February […]

The Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs has presented sanitation tools and equipment to Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies in the Greater Accra Region. According to the Ministry, this is in line with the Government’s unwavering commitment towards strengthening environmental sanitation service delivery at the local government level. Speaking at the commissioning of […]

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Ghanaâ??s Black Princesses head coach Charles Sampson has delivered a clear and determined message ahead of their decisive FIFA U-20 Womenâ??s World Cup qualifier against South Africa.His team will travel to Johannesburg with a single objective â?? to win.â??They came here and got, maybe, what they wanted,â? Sampson said, reflecting on Sundayâ??s 2â??2 first-leg draw at the Accra Sports Stadium. â??Now, we have to go there and get what we want to be able

Despite being held to a 2â??2 draw at home on Sunday, head coach Charles Sampson says the Black Princesses are ready to do â??everything we canâ? to defeat South Africa away and keep their FIFA U-20 Womenâ??s World Cup dreams alive.Ghanaâ??s hopes of qualifying for the tournament in Poland later this year took a hit after the thrilling but costly first-leg result at Accra Sports Stadium. Needing a win in Johannesburg to advance, Sampson remained defiant in his post-match

Ghana Premier League giants Asante Kotoko have announced that Prince Yaw Owusu has been assigned as head coach on an interim basis following the resignation of Abdul Karim Zito.In an official notice from the club on Monday night, it said Prince Yaw Owusu will be assisted by Mohammed Hamza Obeng, with both tacticians expected to lead the team until a substantive head coach is appointed.â??Coach Prince Yaw Owusu is to temporarily take charge of the technical team assisted by Mohammed

With Karim Zitoâ??s tenure at Asante Kotoko now officially over following his resignation, a final review of his time at the club reveals a legacy defined by stark contrasts â?? domestic cup dominance and unfulfilled league ambition.Appointed in 2025, Zitoâ??s era has concluded after a tenure that spanned 37 competitive matches. Under his leadership, Kotoko secured 19 wins, 11 draws, and 7 losses, resulting in a 51.35% win rate.Defensively, his side was notably disciplined,

Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh’s tireless efforts in helping Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia to be elected as the New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential candidate for the 2028 elections has been recognized and duly rewarded. The DMB Call Center, one of the NPP formidable groups that benefited from the generosity and support of Dr. Prempeh aka ‘Napo’ during […]

The Petroleum Hub Development Corporation (PHDC) has announced 2026 as the “Year of Action” for Ghana’s flagship Petroleum Hub project, signaling a shift from planning and consultations to concrete development activities. A statement on the official Facebook page of Dr. Toni Aubynn, Chief Executive Officer of PHDC, February 9,2026, said the year would see preparatory […]

A TV presenter and one of Senegal’s best-known musicians appeared in court on Monday in one of the country’s most high-profile, anti-gay cases in years.

Athletic Club Bilbao manager Ernesto Valverde has heaped praise on forward Iñaki Williams, crediting the Ghana international with driving the teamâ??s attacking output and competitive spirit.Speaking after Williams provided two assists in Bilbaoâ??s 4â??2 La Liga win over Levante, Valverde highlighted the 29-year-oldâ??s persistence and energy as key catalysts for the side.â??Heâ??s always a player who persists a lot, and that makes us produce a lot,â? Valverde