Yesterday’s  Africa Young Diplomats Forum (AYDF) International Diplomatic Leadership Conference held in Accra has once again brought to the fore an issue that is often discussed but not sufficiently acted upon, the power of soft diplomacy in shaping Africa’s future. The emphasis by speakers on the role of diplomacy in promoting regional integration, strengthening partnerships … The post Soft

Member of Parliament for Gomoa Central, Kwame Asare Obeng, has toured a leading solar energy facility in Canada following the submission of a Letter of Intent and the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding for a proposed 270MW solar power project in his constituency. The MP was invited to Canada to inspect the operations and … The post GSEZ Project: Kwame Asare Obeng tours Canada’s

The Member of Parliament for Dome-Kwabenya, Elikplim Akurugu, in partnership with the Ga East Municipal Assembly, has begun rehabilitation works on the road leading to the Ga East Municipal Hospital to improve access and ease movement for residents and patients. Speaking on the project, the DRIP Coordinator for the Ga East Municipal Assembly, Seth Agboyie, … The post Dome-Kwabenya

As the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination wraps up on Friday, June 19, the Ghana Police Service is urging final year students nationwide to end their exams on a peaceful note. In a caution ahead of the final paper, police reminded candidates that violence, vandalism, arson, assault, and any unlawful acts carry serious … The post Police Warn WASSCE Candidates:

Accra’s coastline is about to welcome a new landmark; the Labadi Beach Apartments which is poised to transform one of the city’s most sought-after districts into a new destination for luxury living, investment, and modern urban convenience. Bluewhale Construction and Industrial Ltd. marked a major milestone in that vision, as it officially broke grounds for … The post Bluewhale

The Ashanti South Regional Police Command has arrested a suspect wanted in connection with a series of car snatching robberies and vehicle thefts in the Ashanti Region. The suspect, William Opoku, also known as Father Blessing, was arrested during an intelligence led-operation at Ahwiaa near Kumasi after Police identified hideouts used by him and his … The post Police arrest wanted car snatching suspect

Coca-Cola officially launched its FIFA World Cup 26™ campaign, “Feel It All,” in Ghana with an electrifying Watch Party for Ghana’s opening match against Panama, held at the Ghud Park, Accra Mall in Accra. The event brought together media, partners, influencers, and passionate football fans, creating a vibrant atmosphere of shared excitement and connection. Through … The post ‘Ghana

To build a stronger representation, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) through its Parliamentary Leadership and in partnership with the International Centre for Governance and Policy, the party’s MPs are currently taking part in an intensive “Mastering Parliamentary Excellence” training programme in the United Kingdom. This is the third group of NPP legislators to benefit from … The post NPP

The World Bank has approved a $300 million financing package to support Ghana’s efforts to strengthen secondary education and phase out the double-track system in Senior High Schools (SHSs) by 2027. The funding will support the implementation of the Transformative Secondary Education for Access, Results and Relevance for Jobs (STARR-J) Project. The initiative is aimed … The post World

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) will conduct a Mass Drug Administration (MDA) campaign against three Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) from June 20 to July 3, 2026. The exercise is expected to reach nearly eight million eligible people with preventive medications for onchocerciasis (river blindness), lymphatic filariasis (elephantiasis) and schistosomiasis (bilharzia). Under the exercise, 86 onchocerciasis … The post GHS

Ghana’s athletics community is gearing up for one of the most important competitions on the national calendar -the Dean Hayes Memorial International Classic which takes centre stage on Saturday, at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium in Accra. The championship is in honour of the late Coach Dean Hayes (1937–2022), a legendary figure in athletics … The post Athletics: Dean Hayes

By Enoch Ntiamoah Siaw The S-Inkoom Football Academy has qualified to play in the Division Two League after defeating Youthage FC 4-0 to emerge champions of the Central Region Asemfa Division Three League. The impressive victory crowned a successful campaign for the Kasoa-based academy, which finished ahead of strong competitors including Utrecht Academy, Youthage FC, … The post S-Inkoom Academy

Battle for honours continued in Week 4 of the Salpholda Hockey League A across the Men and Women’s divisions. Starting on Friday with a Men’s division clash between Police and Arkmen, the former which had managed just one point from three matches, dominated proceedings and secured their first win of the season with a convincing … The post Army, Exchequers, GRA claim crucial

Austria were given a scare by World Cup debutants Jordan on Tuesday before securing a 3-1 win rounded off by a penalty in added time from veteran forward Marko Arnautovic. The Austrians went ahead at Levi’s Stadium near San Francisco when Romano Schmid produced a brilliant opening goal, smashing in a shot from distance. Jordan … The post Austria earn World Cup win against debutants Jordan

England’s World Cup build-up has taken a sharper turn after Thomas Tuchel confirmed that Bukayo Saka is still managing an Achilles injury. Ahead of the matches, interest in betting grows, and fans often join affiliate initiatives such as Afropari partners while following odds, fixtures and squad news before the tournament begins. The Arsenal winger remains … The post England prediction waits on Saka appeared

Norway’s prolific striker, Erling Haaland, bagged two goals in his maiden World Cup appearance ?on Tuesday to guide his team to an opening 4-1 Group I victory over Iraq, and put down a ?marker for the tournament. The 25-year-old, one of the most exciting forwards in world football, was in the spotlight long before the … The post Haaland sparkles on World Cup

Kylian Mbappe became France’s all-time leading goal scorer with a superb double as Les Bleus beat Senegal in their World Cup opener in New Jersey. Mbappe broke Senegal’s resistance in the second half with a low strike before rifling home a sensational long-range effort deep into stoppage time. The Real Madrid forward’s second strike lifted … The post Mbappé double fires France pass Senegal

Lionel Messi registered his first World Cup hat trick while moving into a tie for first on the tournament’s career scoring list Tuesday night, sending defending champion Argentina to a dominant 3-0 victory over Algeria in its group-stage opener. Messi scored his first goal in the opening minutes on a nice feed from Inter Miami … The post Messi equals World Cup scoring record with hat-trick

Efforts to harmonise engineering standards and strengthen professional integration across West Africa are set to gain renewed momentum, as stakeholders intensify calls for closer collaboration to support the region’s development agenda. The move is expected to enhance cooperation among engineering institutions and promote common standards needed to drive infrastructure development, energy expansion, digital transformation and … The post Stakeholders

The Secretary to the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), Mrs Lucille Hewlett Annan, has assured Ghanaians that the NCCE would continue to educate the vulnerable in society on issues that promote growth. Mrs Annan said the issues of vulnerability were no longer limited to women, girls and children but also included men and boys, … The post NCCE to intensify education for