Defender Rashid Sumaila has been handed a late call-up into the Ghana squad for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Kenya.

A flag bearer-hopeful of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Kweku Ricketts-Hagan, has said a new person apart from former President John Mahama, must lead the main opposition party as its presidential candidate into the 2020 presidential and parliamentary elections.

Chinese President Xi Jinping pledged debt relief to some poorer African nations, attempting to push back against a major criticism of his signature Belt and Road Initiative.

At 84% access to electricity, Ghana is second only to South Africa in sub-Saharan Africa.

Los Angeles police said a burglary suspect was arrested after needing to be rescued from his position between a wall and a building.