News
Kpeshie Lagoon restoration begins after demolition of illegal structures in Accra
By Ghana News Express
The government has directed the Greater Accra Regional Coordinating Council (GARCC) to begin the ecological restoration of reclaimed sections of the Kpeshie Lagoon following the demolition of illegal structures within the wet...
Politics
Bawumia engages young medical professionals over training, postings and welfare concerns
Former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has engaged the leadership of the Junior Doctors Association (JDA), the Federation of Ghana Medical Students Association (FGMSA) and presidents of medical students’ associations from across the country over c...
Business
Mahama swears in five-member Independent Fiscal Council
President John Dramani Mahama has sworn in a five-member Independent Fiscal Council with a mandate to strengthen fiscal discipline, improve public financial management and help restore confidence in Ghana’s economy.
The Council was established und...
Technology
Tether Releases Open-Source AI Translation Models for African and European Languages
New models run privately and offline on everyday devices, with TranslatePsy-AfriSLM outperforming far larger systems, opening a path to local-language education and health knowledge for underserved communities across Africa; a parallel TranslatePsy-E...
Education
Matthew Opoku Prempeh reflects on nine years of Free SHS as placement concerns persist
Former Education Minister Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh has marked nine years since the implementation of Ghana’s Free Senior High School (Free SHS) programme, saying the policy removed a major financial barrier to secondary education but also created new...
Crime
Ghana Police interdicts officer over death of 23-year-old Ivan Baidoo on Tema Motorway
The Ghana Police Service has interdicted General Corporal Robert Koranteng following the death of 23-year-old Ivan Baidoo on the Tema Motorway.
The decision followed initial investigations into a viral video linked to the incident, which occurred on the Tema Motorway on August...
Health
Sports
Hearts of Oak appoints Interim Management Committee after Managing Director’s resignation
Accra, September 12, 2026 — Accra Hearts of Oak Sporting Club has constituted an Interim Management Committee (IMC) to oversee the affairs of the club following the resignation of its Managing Director.
The decision was taken by the Board of Direc...
World
Azizi Developments Introduces USD 8.1Billion Master- Planned Community Azizi Florence in Sharjah
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates:
Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, is unveiling Azizi Florence, an USD 8.1 billion master-planned community marking its first project in Sharjah.
The freehold deve...
Entertainment
Gospel musician Ebenezer Osei Kumi dies after weeks of illness
By Ghana News Express
Ghanaian gospel musician Ebenezer Osei Kumi has died after battling an illness that led to his admission to the Nyaho Clinic in Accra for several weeks.
His death was confirmed by fellow gospel musician Sammy Young in a p...
Tourism
Oxford No. 1 Hotel says it remains under management despite receivership reports
The management of Oxford No. 1 Hotel has dismissed reports that the facility has been taken over by a court-appointed receiver, insisting that the hotel remains under the possession and control of Kensington Residential Partners 1 Limited (KRP1 Ltd)....
Lifestyle
Jorge M. Pérez Collection Explores African Diaspora in ‘Améfrica’ at Spain’s CAAC
The Centro Andaluz de Arte Contemporáneo (CAAC) in Seville presents Améfrica: Diasporic Connections in the Jorge M. Pérez Collection (Améfrica), an exhibition curated by Brazilian curator and scholar Helio Menezes and drawn from the holding...
Article
Security Concerns in Ghana Football: A Growing Crisis Demanding Urgent Action
Football in Ghana has long been a unifying force—bringing together communities, nurturing talent, and serving as a source of national pride. However, recent incidents surrounding the Ghana Premier League have cast a dark shadow over the game, raising...
