The Minority in Parliament has demanded an immediate removal of the Chief Executive of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Dr. Randy Abbey from his duty for what they have described as a failed reset agenda that has crippled the wellbeing of millions of cocoa farmers. Cocoa farmers have complained about delay in payment since November […]

Somali Islamist militant group al-Shabab has staged several attacks in Kenya, prompting the border to be closed.

Raheem Sterling has signed for Dutch side Feyenoord on a contract until the end of the season, bringing an end to his time at Chelsea and marking the first move of his career outside England. The 31-year-old England international left Chelsea by mutual consent in January after agreeing a settlement covering the final 18 months […]

As the world marks Sexual and Reproductive Health Awareness Day 2026, Women, Media and Change (WOMEC) has issued a strong call for urgent and sustained action to protect the health and dignity of women and young people. In a statement signed by its Executive Director, Dr. Charity Binka, the organization emphasized that this year’s commemoration […]

Health workers in developing countries know that isolating tuberculosis patients is an outdated and potentially harmful practice, but lack the resources to move away from it.

Eleven Wonders will look to revive their fading survival hopes when they face Vision FC at the Swedru Stadium on Friday in a crucial Ghana Premier League encounter at the bottom end of the table.The returneesâ?? struggles worsened after a heavy 3-0 defeat to Young Apostles in Wenchi, their third straight loss and eighth defeat in the last 10 matches. With just nine points from 21 games, Eleven Wonders sit bottom of the standings and own the leagueâ??s weakest numbers, the

President John Dramani Mahama, is expected to grace the 2026 edition of the Kwahu Business Forum which is scheduled for Friday, April 3, to Sunday, April 5, 2026 Also, it is also expected to feature the Chief of Staff, Mr Julius Debrah; the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama; and a … The post President Mahama to grace 2026 Kwahu Business Forum appeared first on Ghanaian

League leaders Medeama SC will aim to reinforce their grip on the Ghana Premier League summit when they host second-placed Aduana FC on Friday at the Tarkwa and Aboso Stadium in a fixture with major title implications.Medeama remain seven points clear at the top despite a narrow 2-1 defeat to Nations FC in their last outing, only their second loss in 21 matches. Ibrahim Tankoâ??s side still boast an impressive record of 12 wins and seven draws, underlining their consistency throughout

Government has moved to remove GH¢4.35 billion in road-related liabilities from COCOBOD’s books as part of a sweeping restructuring aimed at stabilising the cash-strapped cocoa regulator and restoring fiscal discipline to the sector. Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson announced the measures at a news conference following a marathon Cabinet meeting convened to address […] The post Cabinet

Government is moving to revive the Produce Buying Company (PBC)the state-owned cocoa processing company that has struggled in recent years as part of a broader overhaul of COCOBOD aimed at shifting Ghana’s cocoa sector from raw bean exports to domestic value addition. Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson said Cabinet has approved a new […] The post Government

England, Ghanaâ??s Group L opponents at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, have confirmed two friendlies in June as part of their final preparations for the tournament.The Three Lions will face New Zealand on June 6 before taking on Costa Rica four days later, just one day before the World Cup kicks off.Prior to these fixtures, England will also play Uruguay on March 27 and Japan on March 31, giving manager Thomas Tuchel opportunities to fine-tune his squad ahead of the global showpiece.The

South Korea’s intelligence agency says North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has designated his 13-year-old daughter, Kim Ju Ae, as his successor following her growing public presence at key state events.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has expressed excitement over Ghanaian forward Antoine Semenyoâ??s versatility, praising the Black Stars attackerâ??s ability to excel in multiple positions.Since arriving at the Etihad Stadium, Semenyo has been deployed as a striker, right and left winger, and even as an attacking midfielder, providing Guardiola with numerous tactical options.Speaking to the media, Guardiola highlighted the attributes that allow Semenyo to adapt seamlessly

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The Minister of Finance, Dr Cassile Ato Forson, has announced that the government has reduced the prices of cocoa to 2,587 Cedis per bag. He said during a press conference in Accra on Thursdfay Febraury 12 , that the reduction takes immediate effect. He said ,”Wasteful and uncontrolled expenditure practices are to be curtailed immediately. […]

Austrian-born Ghanaian defender Samson Baidoo is set for a spell on the sidelines after RC Lens manager Pierre Sage confirmed the centre-back will be out of action for several weeks.Speaking at a press conference on Thursday, Sage revealed that the 21-year-old is likely to remain unavailable until Lensâ?? Ligue 1 clash against FC Metz.The setback comes as a fresh blow for the defender, who recently returned from a hamstring injury only to suffer a relapse.Baidoo has already missed

The government is overhauling its cocoa financing and pricing model after a production shortfall and contract rollover triggered losses of more than US$1 billion, Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Baah Forson said on Thursday. The reforms follow a turbulent 2023-2024 season in which Ghana Cocoa Board projected output of 800,000 tonnes but harvested 432,145 tonnes, a […] The post Gov’t reworks

The Agricultural Development Bank PLC (ADB PLC) has marked a significant corporate milestone with the unveiling of a new corporate cloth, symbolising the Bank’s enduring legacy, shared values, and renewed commitment to excellence as it continues its transformation journey. The launch of the new corporate cloth, which coincided with the Bank’s annual thanksgiving, forms part […] The post ADB

Ghana’s cocoa sector is facing a cash squeeze driven by inherited pricing distortions, weak liquidity buffers and uncompetitive market positioning, Finance and Economic Planning Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson has revealed. Speaking at a news conference after an emergency Cabinet meeting convened to stabilise the cocoa industry, Dr. Forson said government’s assessment traced the […] The post Inherited

Hearts of Oak coach Mas-Ud Didi Dramani has said Karim Zitoâ??s decision to step down as Asante Kotoko head coach is normal.Zito resigned on Monday following Kotokoâ??s elimination from the MTN FA Cup after a Round of 16 defeat to Aduana FC, ending a challenging period for the Porcupine Warriors.The former Kotoko assistant to Dramani leaves the club during a slump in results, with the Kumasi-based side recording just one victory in their last six league matches.Kotoko currently