News
Ghana to host UN reparations event as Mahama rallies AU support
Accra, Aug. 31 – President John Dramani Mahama has announced that Ghana would host a high-level side event during the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in September as part of efforts to advance the global campaign for repara...
Politics
Chris Lloyd launches bid for NPP National Youth Organiser, calls for early preparation towards 2028
Accra, Aug. 30 – Aspiring National Youth Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Chris Lloyd Nii Kwei Asamoah, has officially begun his campaign after successfully filing his nomination, calling on party members to unite behind efforts to rebuild...
Business
Government Pays GH¢10.8bn DDEP Coupon in Full and in Cash
The Government of Ghana has paid GH¢10.82 billion to bondholders under the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP), marking the third coupon payment made fully in cash.
The Ministry of Finance said GH¢10,816,840,318.26 was paid to bondholders in f...
Technology
Syria marks first international card transaction in more than 15 years with Mastercard and QNB Group
The transaction follows the reconnection of the country’s payments ecosystem to Mastercard’s global network
The first payment paves the way for international card acceptance in Syria
Damascus, Syria; 27 August 2026:
Mastercard, QNB Group ha...
Education
Education Ministry moves to amend law to restore faith-based representation on GES Council
The Ministry of Education has announced plans to initiate the necessary legislative process to amend the Pre-Tertiary Education Act, 2020 (Act 1049), to ensure adequate representation of recognised faith-based organisations on the Ghana Education Ser...
Crime
Joint Police-Military operation arrests 11 at Kromase near Nkwanta
A joint Police-Military team has arrested 11 suspects during an intelligence-led operation at Kromase near Nkwanta as part of efforts to maintain peace and remove illegal weapons from the area.
The operation, conducted on August 26, 2026, involved suspects aged between 17 and ...
Health
Sports
Asante Kotoko marks 91st anniversary with call for greater success
KUMASI, August 31, 2026 — Asante Kotoko Sporting Club has marked its 91st anniversary with a renewed commitment to strengthening the club’s infrastructure, adopting modern football technology and building on its rich history of domestic and continent...
World
Gulf Hotels Group Expands its Management Portfolio in East Africa with Landmark Hospitality Agreement in Kenya
Strategic partnership with Silva Gigiri Ltd to develop mixed-use hotel and branded residences in Nairobi’s premier diplomatic district
Gulf Hotels Group (GHG), Bahrain’s leading hospitality company, has officially signed a Memorandum of Understand...
Entertainment
Nollywood Mourns Actress Tope Osoba, Dies at 40
The Nigerian film industry has been plunged into mourning following the death of Yoruba Nollywood actress and film producer, Temitope “Tope” Osoba, at the age of 40.
Her death comes barely a year after she made an emotional return to acting follow...
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...
