Senator Jeanne Shaheen, Democrat of New Hampshire, said the African country has a long history of corruption. The amount paid is far more than recent annual assistance given to it.
Education think tank Africa Education Watch (Eduwatch) is calling on government to increase investment in the education sector in the 2026 national budget, warning that the current allocation falls short of global standards. Executive Director of Eduwatch, Kofi Asare, said Ghana’s 2025 budget “fell below minimum international benchmarks for education financing,” adding that “Ghana should […]
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The Management of Ayalolo Transport has warned that it won’t allow unauthorized groups claiming to represent the Accra Metropolitan Assembly to occupy sections of the bus terminal and collect revenue without accounting for it. Managing Director Dawuda Awudu stated that it’s unacceptable for them to pay maintenance bills while unknown groups continue to collect money […]
Many parents in Ghana have received the Minister of Education’s directive encouraging schools to use mother tongue instruction with feelings of trepidation, anxiety, and concern. In the coming days, the Ghana Education Service (GES) will provide further clarification to help alleviate these fears. But why is the Minister’s instruction not only valid but also necessary? […]
By Kizito CUDJOE The Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC), the country’s independent petroleum revenue watchdog, has sworn in five new members to replace outgoing representatives whose tenure on the Committee has ended. The new appointees include Mr. Zamboanga Rufai Saminu of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA); Ms. Veronica Adigbo of the Ghana Bar Association […] The post New
The New Juaben North Municipal Chief Executive, Ransford Owusu Boakye, has condemned a recent youth attack on the Eastern Regional Hospital and promised security measures to protect staff and patients. He gave the assurance when he visited the hospital’s management on November 11, following the incident. “I apologize to you on behalf of Our Regional […]
Nigeria star Alex Iwobi admits facing Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in Nigeriaâ??s African play-off semi-final against Gabon will be a challenge.The two were teammates at Arsenal between 2017 and 2019, and Iwobi has nothing but respect for the 36-year-old Gabon captain.â??Heâ??s getting on, but you wouldnâ??t think that. Heâ??s a youthful guy,â? Iwobi told BBC Sport Africa. â??I donâ??t know how weâ??re going to lock him up. We both have the same goal, and
Asante Kotoko head coach Karim Zito has opened up about a special training routine with Guinean striker Morifing Donzo to help the player reach his best form.The forward on Sunday scored his first goal in the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season to give the Porcupine Warriors a crucial win over bitter rivals Hearts of Oak.Assessing the performance of Donzo, Karim Zito said he believes the forward is gradually finding his rhythm in his team.The coach further disclosed that he is working
Fulham star Alex Iwobi says Nigeriaâ??s bid for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been â??resurrected from the deadâ? after a shaky start to qualifying.The Super Eagles managed just three points from their first four games, including home draws against Lesotho and Zimbabwe, a campaign complicated by three different coaches and injuries to talismanic striker Victor Osimhen.Salvation came thanks to an injury-time goal by Brentfordâ??s Frank Onyeka in the final group game against
Sports Minister Kofi Adams has made it clear that he will not recommend spending government funds to send Ghanaian supporters to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada.He emphasized that the countryâ??s current financial situation makes such an initiative unrealistic."Well, there is no game or tournament we don't go with supporters but whether I will take them or someone will take them is a different ball game. so far government has not given
Argentina will be without Atletico Madrid trio Julian Alvarez, Nahuel Molina, and Giuliano Simeone for Fridayâ??s friendly against Angola in Luanda.The Argentine Football Association (AFA) confirmed the players missed the necessary health procedures related to the yellow fever vaccine, which is required to enter Angola.Yellow fever is a mosquito-borne viral disease present in parts of Africa and South America, and vaccination is mandatory for travellers to those regions."The
Sports Minister Kofi Adams has reaffirmed his support for Otto Addo, insisting the Black Stars coach remains firmly in charge despite public speculation about tension between them.Adams explained that his comments on the teamâ??s performance were often misunderstood, clarifying that constructive criticism does not mean dislike."Excellent he is my coach not been excited about someone's performance doesn't mean that I dont have a relation with him. You know that
Nine African nations have secured places in the knockout phase of the FIFA U17 World Cup in Qatar following the conclusion of the group stage.South Africa advanced from Group A as runners-up to Italy with four points. Senegal topped Group C with seven points, edging second-placed Croatia on goal difference, while Zambia claimed second in Group H behind Brazil, also with seven points.Burkina Faso confirmed their progression with a 2-0 win over Tajikistan, finishing Group I with six
The Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga, has accused the Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin of breaching rules governing parliamentary privilege. He alleged that Alexander Afenyo-Makin attended an ECOWAS Parliament meeting against an earlier resolution by the House which removed his name from Ghana’s delegation. Mr Ayariga therefore appealed to the Speaker to refer Afenyo-Markin to the Privileges […]
Four African nations - Cameroon, Nigeria, DR Congo, and Gabon - will battle for a single place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Play-Off Tournament this week in Morocco.Between them, they share 15 previous appearances at the finals, but only one will survive the African Play-Offs.Cameroon leads the pack with a record eight World Cup appearances for an African team, including their historic 1990 quarter-final run.Nigeria follows with six appearances, while DR Congoâ??s only outing came
Ronaldo has confirmed that next summerâ??s FIFA World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada will mark his final appearance on the international stage, bringing an illustrious era to an end.The 40-year-old forward, who boasts five Ballon dâ??Or titles and nearly two decades at the top of world football, revealed that he plans to retire from the sport entirely within the next one or two years.Speaking at the World Tourism Summit, Ronaldo admitted that while he still feels
Sports Minister Kofi Adams has dismissed claims that the government owes the senior national womenâ??s football team, the Black Queens.Adams explained that payments for tournaments work differently, as the organizing body, such as CAF, is responsible for releasing funds to participating nations. He clarified that the delay in some payments was due to outstanding funds from CAF for the Morocco tournament."We don't owe the Black Queens we have paid we have qualification
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