The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has advised Ghanaians to avoid traveling to the Gao and Ansongo regions of Northern Mali. In a statement, the Ministry disclosed that the major highways linking Mali and Niger, particularly the Gao and Ansongo Regions of Northern regions of Mali have recorded terrorist harassment of commuters who […] The post MoFA
Dr. Kwame Antwi Oduro, a Research Scientist has been appointed as the new Director of the CSIR -Forestry Research Institute of Ghana. He takes over from Professor Daniel A. Ofori who served for about nine years at the institute. Dr. Kwame Antwi Oduro in his acceptance speech, at the investiture at Fumesua, near Kumasi, on […] The post Antwi Oduro appointed New Director of CSIR-FORIG appeared
The Government is seeking to plug the revenue gap created as a result of the abandoned VAT on electricity with a tax on the foreign incomes of resident Ghanaians. At the beginning of the year, the government introduced a value-added tax on electricity, however, it was forced to abandon the initiative following a public backlash. […] The post Govt
In 2024, the football world bids farewell one of its most intense and celebrated managerial rivalries as Jürgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola step away from their respective helms at Liverpool and Manchester City. This end of an era marks the culmination of a dynamic competition that not only defined the Premier League but also reshaped … The post The End of an Epic Football Rivalry: Klopp
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has announced upward adjustments in its fees and charges for services effective Monday April 1, 2024. The Ministry in a statement clarified that this decision aligns with the 2023 fees and charges regulations, L.I.2481. “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration wishes to inform its valued […] The post New
A young Ghanaian lady based in the US has taken a swipe at the Ghana Embassy in New York City for unprofessionalism in the discharge of their duty. In a thread posted on her X profile with the username Yaa Tabby, she narrated her ordeal at the Ghana embassy when she went to the embassy […] The post Ghana Embassy in New York faces backlash for unprofessionalism first appeared on
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has cautioned the travelling public to be wary of the activities of middlemen/agents who purport to have the ability to secure citizenship, resident permits and job offers in conflict areas and in countries at war. The Ministry said these journeys are perilous and often have dire consequences. […] The post Avoid travels
A new report to guide the formation and implementation of the proposed UK-Africa Innovation Trust Corridor (ITC) to facilitate the transparent, secure and demonstrable exchange of research and innovation outputs between the United Kingdom and its African Commonwealth nations has been launched in Accra. The report, titled ‘Research-Based Evidence to Support the Formation of the […] The post
The Convention People’s Party (CPP) has urged Ghanaians to move away from the misconception of foreign aid. The party asserts that actions speak louder than words, referring to the “Ghana Beyond Aid” slogan promoted by the Akufo-Addo administration. In a statement released and signed by the Spokesperson of the CPP’s Interim Council, Dr Akwasi Bosompem, […] The post Let’s
Former champions,Algeria, conceded a second-half penalty to allow unfancied Angola to force a 1-1 draw in the opening Group D clash at the Africa Cup of Nations on Monday. It meant Algeria continued their winless streak at the finals since being crowned champions in 2019. Baghdad Bounedjah put the Algerians ahead in the 19th minute …
The Atlas Lions have been confirmed as the best team of the year for the period November 2022 – September 2023 at the CAF Awards 2023. Morocco’s significant rise on the continent was further recognised at the global stage when they stunned world football by impressively reaching the semi-finals of the FIFA World Cup in …
Everton have been charged by the Premier League for breaching the division’s Profit and Sustainability rules (PSR) for a second time, having already faced a 10-point deduction this season, according to the league. Nottingham Forest have also been charged with breaches of the same policies. “Everton FC and Nottingham Forest have each confirmed to the …
Two key board members at Barcelona are in disagreement regarding the continuity of Head Coach, Xavi Hernández. That’s according to Jose Alvarez of El Chiringuito TV, who has late on Monday provided a fresh insight into developments behind the scenes in Catalunya. This comes after Barcelona were taught something of a football lesson, en route …
Lionel Messi won his third FIFA Best men’s award on Monday, beating Manchester City’s Erling Haaland and Paris Saint-Germain forward, Kylian Mbappé, to the prize. The timeline for the award was between Dec. 19, 2022 — the day after Messi led Argentina to win the World Cup in Qatar — and Aug. 20, 2023. Messi …
Roma have officially announced the immediate departure of Jose Mourinho. In an official statement, the club announced the following: “AS Roma can confirm that José Mourinho and his coaching staff will leave the club with immediate effect. Mourinho was unveiled as the Giallorossi’s 60th coach in May 2021. He led the team to win the …
Some Ghanaian students who were evacuated from Sudan by the government have petitioned Parliament to support their request for integration into tertiary institutions in the country. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration evacuated 82 Ghanaian students from Sudan in May 2023 following a deadly conflict in the country that resulted in casualties. Forty-seven […] The post Evacuated
Guinea and Cameroun played out a 1-1 draw in a tensed encounter at the Charles Konan Banny Stadium in the second Group C game of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Côte d’Ivoire 2023. Guinea took an early lead through Mohamed Bayo. He was given all the space and time in the world and …
Coco Gauff says a pep talk helped her overcome early nerves as she cruised through her first Grand Slam match as a major champion at the Australian Open. The 19-year-old American, who won her maiden major title at the US Open in September, won 6-3 6-0 against Slovakia’s Anna Karolina Schmiedlova. “I told myself: ‘I …
Vinicius Jr scored a first-half hat-trick as Real Madrid beat Barcelona to win the Spanish Super Cup. The winger scored twice in the first 10 minutes to put Carlo Ancelotti’s side in control in Saudi Arabia. Robert Lewandowski pulled one back for Barca with a superb volley but Vinicius converted a 39th-minute penalty to restore …
Kenya’s Agnes Ngetich became the first woman to run 10km in under 29 minutes as she won the Valencia Ibercaja road race in Spain. The 22-year-old triumphed in 28 minutes 46 seconds, beating Ethiopian,YalemzerfYehualaw’s, 2022 road world record by 28 seconds. Compatriot,EmmaculateAnyango, also ran under 29 minutes, finishing second in 28:57. “I’m so happy. I …
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