A growing number of men across the continent say they are being promised jobs in Russia, only to be forced into the war. Some go as mercenaries, but many more are drawn unwittingly.

Plans to raise long-term funding from the diaspora are increasingly focusing on more structured financial instruments rather than simple retail bonds. This comes as policymakers are looking at ways to package remittance inflows and back them with guarantees, in an effort to turn rising overseas transfers into a more reliable source of investment capital while […] The post Securitisation,

… predicts 4.6% to 5.9% growth                                                                                                 By Ernest Bako WUBONTO The economy is entering a pivotal era in 2026, shifting from the aggressive crisis management of previous years toward a period of stabilisation, recovery and private sector opportunity, says a new report. According to the inaugural ‘Ghana 2026

By Sandra Agyeiwaa OTOO The Head of Women Banking at Stanbic Bank Ghana, Marian Amartey, has stated that the main barrier to finance for women entrepreneurs is not access to funds, but their readiness to qualify for support. She made this statement on the side-lines of the 3rd edition of the Women in Business (WIB) […] The post Bankability, not funding, limits women access

President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Okraku, has admitted that injuries to key players ahead of the 2026 World Cup are worrying.Abu Francis, Mohammed Kudus, and Mohammed Salisu are all currently nursing serious injuries which could force them to miss the Mundial this summer in North America.Speaking on the sidelines of the FIFA Congress in Vancouver over the weekend, Mr Okraku acknowledged the concern but expressed confidence in the teamâ??s resilience.â??I

Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has expressed strong confidence that the Black Stars will be well-prepared and competitive at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Ghana, four-time African champions, are set for their fifth appearance at the global tournament, which the United States, Canada, and Mexico will co-host.Their qualification has, however, come against a backdrop of public concern following a series of inconsistent performances in recent months.Speaking on Asempa FM,

Minister of Sports and Recreation Kofi Adams has clarified that the state will not cover travel expenses for Executive Council members of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Speaking in an interview with Asempa FM last week, Adams explained that government support will instead be limited to key officials involved in team administration.â??The government will not fund the travel of Executive Council members of the Ghana Football Association (GFA)

Ghanaâ??s Black Stars have received a timely boost ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup following the return of Ernest Nuamah from injury.The talented winger is back in action after a lengthy spell on the sidelines, handing a major lift to both the team and head coach Carlos Queiroz as preparations intensify for the global tournament.The 22-year-old winger had been sidelined since April 5, 2025, after suffering a serious ACL injury that kept him out for over a year. After 391 days

Former Ghana international Kwadwo Asamoah has expressed cautious optimism about the Black Starsâ?? prospects at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, saying he hopes the team can put up a strong showing despite a challenging group.Ghana, four-time African champions, have been drawn in Group L alongside England, Croatia and Panama as they prepare for their fifth appearance at footballâ??s global showpiece.Speaking in an interview with 3Sports, the former midfielder admitted expectations

Ernest Nuamah made a long-awaited return to action on Sunday, May 3 2026, featuring in Olympique Lyonnaisâ?? 4-2 victory over Rennes in the French Ligue 1.The 22-year-old winger had been sidelined since April 5, 2025, after suffering a serious ACL injury that kept him out for over a year.After 391 days and missing 54 matches, Nuamah finally stepped back onto the pitch, coming on as a second-half substitute to play the final six minutes at the Parc Olympique Lyonnais.His return

Old Mutual Ghana has announced the launch of the Legacy Transition Plan, a next-generation insurance product that goes beyond conventional funeral cover to give Ghanaian families a structured vehicle for financial protection and legacy planning. The new flagship product redefines funeral cover as comprehensive family financial planning, with inflation-proof benefits, extended family coverage, and no […] The post Old

The 16th edition of the Ghana Entrepreneurs Awards 2026 was held in Accra, bringing together leading business figures, policymakers, members of the diplomatic corps, and industry stakeholders to celebrate excellence in entrepreneurship. About 30 top entrepreneurs, entrepreneur-supportive companies, and distinguished personalities were honoured on the night for their immense contributions to Ghana’s socio-economic development through […] The post Business

Lagos-based socialite and entrepreneur, Emeka Okonkwo, widely known as E-Money, has honoured his pledge to reward comedian Carter Efe with N50 million following his victory over singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly called Portable. The prize was announced after Carter Efe defeated Portable via unanimous decision at the Chaos in the Ring 4 event, which took place […] The post E-Money gifts

US rapper Kanye West will perform in the Albanian capital Tirana in July, Culture Minister Blendi Gonxhe told AFP on Saturday, exulting that the country was on its way to becoming a destination for top cultural events. The US rapper, also known as Ye, is known for glorifying Nazi leader Adolf Hitler and for antisemitic […] The post Rapper Kanye West to perform in Albania in July appeared first

Ghanaian gospel artiste, Joe Mettle, has opened up about his absence from this year’s Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA), explaining that his decision to step back is intentional and personal. Speaking on  Starr FM, the award-winning musician recounted his last experience at the previous edition of the awards night, describing a ticketing challenge that once […] The post I’m in a place where

Ghanaian gospel artiste Sonnie Badu has revealed that he was homeless and sleeping in cars in London when he wrote his breakthrough song Baba (also known as Open the Floodgates). Speaking on Starr FM, Sonnie Badu recounted the difficult period in his life that inspired the popular worship anthem. According to him, he was facing severe hardship at […] The post I was

The United States military says two service members participating in a multinational military exercise in Morocco are missing. In a statement on Sunday, its African Command (AFRICOM) said the pair went missing on Saturday close to the Cap Draa Training Area near the city of Tan Tan in the country’s southwest. “The incident remains under […] The post Two US military service

Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te has arrived in Eswatini, days after his government said a trip had been cancelled due to China pressuring African countries to stop him flying over their territories. His visit to Eswatini – Taiwan’s only diplomatic ally in Africa – followed “days of careful arrangements by the diplomatic and national security teams”, […] The post Taiwan

Russian drone and missile strikes in Ukraine have killed 10 people and injured at least 76 over the past day, reports say. Officials in five regions around the country reported fatalities as Moscow continues to target Ukrainian cities with regular aerial attacks. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said an oil terminal in northwest Russia had […] The post Russian strikes

Ghanaian winger Hakim Sulemana delivered a standout performance to earn the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award in Hillerod Fodboldâ??s 2-1 win over Lyngby BK in the Danish second-tier on Sunday.The 21-year-old was instrumental throughout the encounter, capping his performance with a crucial goal that brought his side back into the game.Sulemanaâ??s energy, pace, and attacking threat proved too much for Lyngbyâ??s defence, as he played a decisive role in turning the tide in