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Ghana Names 26-Man Squad for 2026 World Cup Qualifiers Against Chad and Comoros
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Ghana Names 26-Man Squad for 2026 World Cup Qualifiers Against Chad and Comoros

Ghana’s head coach has announced a 26-man squad for the Black Stars’ upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Chad and Comoros later this month. The squad, which features a mix of experienced players and emerging talents, will battle for crucial points in their quest to secure a spot at the next World Cup. Goalkeepers: Ghana’s goalkeeping department will be led by Lawrence Ati-Zigi (FC St. Gallen), with Joseph Wollacott (Crawley Town) and Benjamin Asare (Hearts of Oak) also named in the squad. Defenders: The defensive lineup includes Gideon Mensah (AJ Auxerre), Ebenezer Annan (Red Star Belgrade), Mohammed Salisu (AS Monaco), Jerome Opoku (Istanbul Basaksehir), Alexander Djiku (Fenerbahce), Jonas Adjetey (FC Basel), Razak Simpson (Nations FC), Kingsley Schindler (Samsunsp...
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Christian Tetteh Yohuno Appointed as Ghana’s New Inspector-General of Police
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Christian Tetteh Yohuno Appointed as Ghana’s New Inspector-General of Police

President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Commissioner of Police (COP) Christian Tetteh Yohuno as the new Inspector-General of Police (IGP) in accordance with Articles 91 and 202 of the 1992 Constitution. The decision was made in consultation with the Council of State. COP Yohuno replaces Dr. George Akuffo Dampare as the head of the Ghana Police Service. With forty years of experience in law enforcement, he is expected to spearhead the modernization and transformation of the police force. A seasoned police officer, Yohuno has held several leadership positions throughout his career, demonstrating expertise in security operations, crime combat, and police administration. His appointment signals a continued effort to enhance public safety and improve law enforcement efficiency in Ghan...
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Media Accreditation process for FIFA World Cup qualifier between Ghana and Chad open
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Media Accreditation process for FIFA World Cup qualifier between Ghana and Chad open

Media practitioners who intend to cover the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier between Ghana and Chad scheduled for Friday, March 21, 2025 at the Accra Sports Stadium are to submit their applications duly signed by a Manager or an Editor to the Head of Public Relations, National Sports Authority via e-mail: pr@sportsauthority.gov.gh/. Applicants should kindly attach a copy of a passport photograph to the letter. Deadline for submission of applications is on Monday, March 17, 2025 latest 5pm prompt. Applicants can pick their accreditation tags at the SWAG Secretariat on Thursday, March 20, 2025 between the hours of 9a.m. and 4p.m. Applications without PASSPORT PHOTOGRAPH will NOT be considered. NOTE: These listed media photographers would o...
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Temporary Road Closures in Accra for 68th Independence Anniversary Celebration
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Temporary Road Closures in Accra for 68th Independence Anniversary Celebration

The Ghana Police Service has announced temporary road closures in Accra on Thursday, March 6, 2025, as part of security arrangements for the 68th Independence Anniversary celebration at the Jubilee House. According to a press release from the Public Affairs Directorate of the Ghana Police Service, certain roads will be blocked to vehicular traffic and will only reopen after the event. Road Closures The affected roads include: • Liberation Road at Opeabia Intersection • 37 Intersection towards the Central Business District (CBD) • Independence Avenue at Ako-Adjei Bypass, Jawaharlal Nehru Road at Switchback Road • Presidential Drive around Jubilee House, blocked at John Hammond Road at TV3 Junction and Kanda Link Road Diversions Motorists are advised to use alterna...
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Ghana sells part of its carbon credit for sustainable development 
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Ghana sells part of its carbon credit for sustainable development 

Ghana is selling 24 million of the 64 million metric tonnes of carbon credit to prospective buyers under Article Six of the Paris Agreement, President John Dramani Mahama said on Thursday.  Carbon markets are trading systems where carbon credits – a permit acting as commodity - are exchanged for sustainable development projects.  One tradable carbon credit (a unit) equals one tonne of carbon dioxide or the equivalent amount of a different greenhouse gas reduced, removed or avoided.  President Mahama, delivering his first State of the Nation Address in Parliament, said the carbon market sought to reduce carbon emissions, create green jobs, introduce innovation and attract investments more than one billion dollars by 2030.   Of the total figure up for sale, 5.2 mil...
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Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition trains Local Accountability Networks in Ashanti Region 
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Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition trains Local Accountability Networks in Ashanti Region 

As part of efforts to strengthen the capacity of Local Accountability Networks (LANets) in monitoring the implementation of audit recommendations, the Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition (GACC) has trained members of LANets in five districts in the Ashanti Region.  The training was conducted for members in Atwima Nwabiagya South, Ejisu Municipal, Mampong Municipal, Asante-Akim Central and Kumasi Metro under the “Building Evidence for Increased Accountability in Ghana” project, with funding from the Hewlett Foundation.  They were equipped with skills to collate and analyse infractions from the 2023 Auditor-General’s Report, specifically focusing on audit reports related to District Assemblies.    These include the report of the Auditor-General on the management and ...
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Ghana’s asset declaration laws ‘deliberately weakened’ to shield public officials – Domelevo
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Ghana’s asset declaration laws ‘deliberately weakened’ to shield public officials – Domelevo

Former Auditor-General Daniel Yaw Domelevo has criticised Ghana’s asset declaration laws, arguing that they have been deliberately weakened to allow public officials to evade accountability. Speaking on Joy News on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, he accused lawmakers and the executive of failing to strengthen the legal framework for asset declarations, making it easy for officials to conceal ill-gotten wealth. Domelevo pointed out inconsistencies between Ghana’s Constitution and Act 550, which governs asset declarations. He said while the Constitution requires public officials to declare their assets before assuming office, the law grants them up to six months after taking office—a contradiction he believes creates loopholes for corruption. “Since 2020, nothing has been don...
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Ghana takes major step forward in innovation with new startup bill
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Ghana takes major step forward in innovation with new startup bill

The Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovation held a key meeting with the objective to drive the innovation of the Ghana Innovation and Startup Bill. Consultant input from the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) came in the form of a meeting with Kofi Ocloo, Vice President of Heritors Labs, and his team. Their attention was on the strategy to increase innovation and drive the startup economy in Ghana. This is a significant step in promoting entrepreneurship and innovation at the national level. It aims to establish a legal and institutional framework that will foster startups, stimulate innovators, and promote an ecosystem for sustainable economic growth. Insights from Innovation Landscape Reports During the meeting, Mr. Ocloo presented in-dep...
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Asante Kotoko and Hearts of Oak Unite to Demand Major Reforms in Ghana Premier League
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Asante Kotoko and Hearts of Oak Unite to Demand Major Reforms in Ghana Premier League

Ghanaian football giants Asante Kotoko and Accra Hearts of Oak have issued a joint statement calling for urgent reforms in the Ghana Premier League, including the establishment of an independent body to manage the competition. In the statement, signed by Nana Apinkra Akwasi Awua and Togbe Afede XIV, the two clubs emphasised the need for an autonomous league management body to take over the running of the league from the Ghana Football Association (GFA) as soon as possible. ” Among their key demands, Kotoko and Hearts are pushing for stricter adherence to stadium requirements, insisting that matches should only be played at venues that meet the necessary standards. They are also calling for an increased percentage of TV rights revenue to be allocated to clubs. Security at league ...
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 Snub Sissalas in Ministerial Appointments – Sissala Youth Forum
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 Snub Sissalas in Ministerial Appointments – Sissala Youth Forum

The Sissala Youth Forum has appealed to President John Mahama not to overlook the people of Sissala in the formation of his ministerial team. They said he must adhere to all inclusive governance by ensuring that a son of the Sissala was appointed to help facilitate the development of the area. Mr Mumuni Sidiki, the President of the Youth Forum in a press conference organised in Tumu at the weekend expressed disappointment and regarding the lack of representation of Sissala individuals in the current formation of government. He said, "We, the youth of Sissala land, are deeply disappointed and concerned about our lack of representation. Despite our trust in the National Democratic Congress (NDC), not having at least one of our sons in your ministerial team may weaken the strong foll...
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