LALIGA has announced the return of the SPORTY LALIGA MVP, the award celebrating the best African player in LALIGA EA SPORTS, Spainâ??s top division, for the 2025/26 season.Now in its fifth consecutive season, the SPORTY LALIGA MVP recognises the deep wealth of African talent across LALIGA, which has a long and storied connection to African football dating back to the 1940s and beyond. Past winners of the award include global stars such as Iñaki Williams (2024, 2025), Samuel

Western museums are returning the Benin Bronzes to Nigeria, but a state-of-the-art museum to display them is still a long way off.

 A leading policy think tank, CUTS International Accra, has raised serious concerns about Ghana’s prolonged delay in passing a Consumer Protection Law and a Competition Law. The call was made at the launch of the book Consumer Rights and Justice in Ghana: A Legal Compass, authored by Francisca Kusi Appiah, Vice Dean of the UPSA […] The post CUTS

…understanding the venture-capital freeze By Joseph Benson Global venture-capital investment has contracted sharply, but Africa’s digital-finance sector is proving unusually resilient, drawing investors toward mobile-money infrastructure, RegTech, credit-analytics and AI-driven financial inclusion. As Ghana strengthens its digital-finance architecture, the continent’s fintech story is shifting from rapid expansion to disciplined reinvention; and the implications are profound. […] The

Western museums are returning the Benin Bronzes — priceless items looted during colonialism — to Nigeria, but political infighting has jeopardized the ability to display and maintain the masterpieces. Our reporter, Alex Marshall, traveled to Nigeria to see some of the Bronzes.

Otto Addo   Ghana head coach Otto Addo says his team will approach every opponent with full respect as the Black Stars prepare for a challenging Group L campaign at Read More... The post Otto Addo Warns Black Stars Against

Legal analyst and governance expert Austin Kwabena Brako-Powers says alleged assassination attempts on the Special Prosecutor should not shock the public, noting that such threats are common in environments where anti-corruption mandates clash with entrenched interests. Mr Brako-Powers’ comments follow reports suggesting an attempted assassination on the Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, and an alleged assault […]

Austin Kwabena Brako-Powers, a legal analyst and governance expert, says the credibility of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) may suffer significant damage if allegations of an assassination attempt on the Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, and the alleged assault on his Director of Research, Sammy Darko, turn out to be untrue. According to him, […]

Yves Bissouma   Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed they are reviewing allegations that midfielder Yves Bissouma was filmed inhaling nitrous oxide, following the publication of a video by The Sun. The Read More... The post Tottenham

Son of Jacob album cover   Ghanaian Highlife Act, Kwesi Arthur’s album “Son of Jacob,” a 15-track debut album that dropped in 2022, blending Afrobeats, Hip-Hop, and R&B with raw Read More... The post Kwesi Arthur’s ‘Son of Jacob’

By Constance Gbedzo  Profile of Ghana’s Infrastructural Deficits Ghana’s infrastructure gap is substantial, requiring an estimated $37.2 billion annually over a 30-year period (2018–2047) to meet its long-term goals, according to the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC). The deficits are evident in the following: a)    Road Networks: Latest information indicates that only about 23% of […] The post Infrastructural

Former Ghana international Prince Tagoe insists the Black Stars will progress from the group stage of the 2026 World Cup with ease.The West African football heavyweights has been paired in Group L alongside European giants, England, Panama and 2018 finalists, Croatia following Fridayâ??s draw in Washington.Ghana will open their World Cup account against Panama on June 17 in Toronto before taking on England on June 23 in Boston. The Black Stars will wrap up their group games against

Arianna Naomi Mackey, an American woman who alleged she was kidnapped and robbed by some men purported to be police officers have blocked investigators and deleted the viral video in which she was narrating her experience. This was disclosed by the police in a statement issued on Tuesday, December 9, 2025. The police also noted […]

Ali Kushayb led the Janjaweed, a group whose campaign of terror led to hundreds of thousands of deaths.

The failed coup attempt in Benin last week was brief, contained and in the government’s telling decisively repelled. Ports stayed open, cargo kept moving and President Patrice Talon re-established control within hours. Yet for West Africa’s coastal economies, especially those like Ghana whose fortunes are increasingly tied to regional trade and energy integration, can the […] The post EDITORIAL:

Matilda Asante-Asiedu   The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has cautioned borrowers to honour their credit obligations to help build a resilient and inclusive credit market. The BoG Second Deputy Governor, Read More... The post BoG Warns Borrowers To Honour Obligations appeared first

On Monday, December 8, 2025, the IMANI Center for Policy and Education submitted a detailed Right to Information (RTI) request to the Ministry of Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovations, seeking full clarity on the Government’s planned nationwide SIM registration exercise scheduled for rollout in early 2026. The letter, delivered to and formally received by the Minister’s secretary, […]

Black Queens forward Chantelle Boye-Hlorkah has shared her excitement after netting a brace to inspire Nottingham Forest Women to victory over Sunderland Women in the Womenâ??s Super League 2.The 30-year-old started and played full throttle of the match, as Nottingham Forest cruised to a 3-1 victory over their opponent in the week 10 clash at the weekend.However, Boye-Hlorkah has expressed her joy after inspiring the side to the impressive victory on home turf."I said to

South Africa will take on Ghana in an international friendly later this month as Bafana Bafana continue their build-up to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.The South African Football Association confirmed the fixture, set for Tuesday, 16 December 2025, in the Gauteng province, though the exact venue is expected to be confirmed soon.Head coach Hugo Broos and his squad will depart for Morocco a day after the warm-up match to fine-tune preparations for the continental showpiece.Ghana,

Nasboi   Popular Nigerian comedian-turned-musician, Nasboi, has revealed that he would prioritise wealth over fame if given another chance in life. The entertainer made the statement on Sunday while discussing Read More... The post I’ll