There was a time when Accra was more than the capital city of a newly independent West African state. In the middle decades of the twentieth century, it became a political signal to the Black world, a magnet for restless minds, and a strategic meeting point where Africa’s future was debated with urgency. For a […]

Former Ghana international Emmanuel Agyemang Badu is urging patience and support for the Black Stars technical team ahead of the 2026 World Cup tournament.The West African powerhouse are gearing up for their fifth World Cup appearances after securing one of Africaâ??s nine automatic slots.Ahead of the global showpiece, the Ghana Football Association has resolved to bolster the technical team last week with five experienced professionals.French coach Alain Ravera and Black Queens

Former Ghana international Emmanuel Agyemang Badu has backed the Ghana Football Association to decision to strengthen the Black Stars technical team ahead of the 2026 World Cup tournament.The domestic football governing body (GFA) resolved to bolster the technical team last week with five experienced professionals as preparations intensify for global showpiece.French coach Alain Ravera and Black Queens coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren joins the Black Stars as assistant coaches. To boost

THE country’s Producer Price Inflation (PPI) for January 2026 fell to 1.6 per cent, from 1.9 per cent in the same period last year, the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has announced. That represents a 0.3 percentage point decrease.Between December 2025 and January 2026, the PPI increased by 3.3 per cent, indicating a rise in the … The post Producer Price Inflation dips to 1.6% in January

A UN Fact Finding mission issued the report after investigating the capture of el-Fasher by the Rapid Support Forces.

The Chief Executive Officer of Serene Insurance, Mercy Naa Koshie Boampong, has affirmed the ability of local insurance companies to provide advanced, growth-oriented coverage for marine and aviation cargo, ensuring long-term protection of Ghana’s import trade. Speaking amid the government’s intensified enforcement of compulsory domestic marine insurance for all commercial imports, Mrs. Boampong highlighted Serene … The post Serene

The Pilgrims Affairs Office of Ghana has officially closed 2026 Hajj arrangements, confirming completion of payments and documentation while outlining final medical screening dates.

Ghana must begin to transform her raw minerals to reshape fiscal policy and promote national economy and development, President John Dramani Mahama has emphasised. He said: “It is no longer acceptable for Ghana to continue to export raw oils and import finished products. We must aim to eliminate raw oil exports within the next five … The post President sets ambitious

Mark Zuckerberg, the boss of Instagram-owner Meta Platforms, appeared in a California court on Wednesday defending his leadership of the company in a landmark legal case over whether social media is addictive for children. It is Zuckerberg’s first appearance before a jury after years of backlash against Meta, which also owns WhatsApp and Facebook, which […]

THE government is stepping up investment in technology-enabled larval source management (LSM) to tackle the threat posed by emerging invasive mosquito vectors that transmit malaria. Following confirmation of the Anopheles stephensi mosquito in the country in 2023, the Deputy Minister of Health, Grace Ayensu?Danquah, said the use of advanced technologies had become crucial to complement … The post Ghana

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has closed 16 food establishments in Greater Accra for operating without valid hygiene permits.

Executive Council member of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and president of the Mauritanian Football Federation, Samir Sabha has issued a formal apology to the Royal Moroccan Football Federation, acknowledging that an injustice occurred during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final.The continental showpiece final, held at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium ended in a dramatic fashion. Senegal players walked off the pitch for about 17 minutes in protest against a penalty

THE family of ex-Zambian President Edgar Lungu, who died in South Africa last June and is yet to be buried, have dismissed allegations he was poisoned. South African police also want custody of his body as part of their investigations, according to the late politician’s family. In a letter to the police, seen by the … The post Zambia’s ex-President Lungu’s family

FORMER Deputy Executive Director of the National Service Authority (NSA), Gifty Oware-Mensah, has filed a motion seeking to stay proceedings in a case in which she is accused of causing a financial loss of GH¢38 million to the state. The application, filed by her lawyer, Gary Nimako Marfo, is asking the trial High Court to … The post GH¢38m NSA fraud case …Gifty Oware-Mensah

The Electoral Commissioner, Jean Adukwei Mensah and two deputies, Dr Eric Bossman Asare and Samuel Tettey, have escaped potential job losses as seven petitions seeking their dismissals have been rejected. Three petitions that targeted the removal of the Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, from office have also been dismissed. A statement that emanated from Jubilee House […] The post EC Bosses, SP Survive The Storm

Bernard Antwi Boasiako, widely known as Chairman Wontumi, has filed a submission of no case to answer at the High Court, challenging the six criminal charges brought against him by the Attorney-General. In a 43-page application, the first accused, together with the third accused, Akonta Mining Company Limited, argue that the prosecution failed to adduce […] The post Wontumi Seeks Acquittal,

All 104 matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be â??sold out,â? according to FIFA president Gianni Infantino, despite tickets still being available ahead of the tournamentâ??s kickoff on June 11.Speaking to CNBC from US President Donald Trumpâ??s Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida, Infantino expressed confidence in the overwhelming demand for the first-ever 48-team World Cup, which will be jointly hosted by United States, Canada and Mexico.â??The demand is there. Every

The trial of the Accra Sky Train project took another dramatic turn at the Criminal Division 4 of the High Court in Accra, where disagreements among former board members of the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF) dominated proceedings. Kofi Boakye, a former GIIF board member and prosecution witness, continued his testimony in support of the […] The post Sky Train

Depression is a pervasive and debilitating mental health disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), depression is the leading cause of disability globally, impacting over 300 million people across all ages, cultures, and socioeconomic backgrounds. This article aims to provide a comprehensive review of the global burden of […] The post  Depression:

The Chronicle is compelled to return to a matter that strikes at the very heart of public confidence in Ghana’s health system. A deeply disturbing incident in Accra has once again exposed what many citizens quietly fear, that our public hospitals are struggling to fulfil their most basic mandate, saving lives in emergencies. Report carried by Myjoyonline indicates that a […] The post Editorial: