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Ghana faces imminent ‘dumsor’ crises as Karpowership threatens shutdown over $370m debt
14 Feb

Ghana faces imminent ‘dumsor’ crises as Karpowership threatens shutdown over $370m debt

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The government has been informed by the operators of the Karpowership in the Western Region’s Aboadze that if the debt owed to them is not paid quickly, it will not be able to continue providing power. This was disclosed by the company’s representatives during a meeting last Monday at the ministry in Accra between officials of the Karpowership barge and John Abdulai Jinapor, the Minister of Energy and Green Transitions. Karpowership has threatened to shut down its generating plant if the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), the power distribution company, does not pay the debts totaling more than $370 million.…
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Ghana Signs MoU with Official Creditor Committee
29 Jan

Ghana Signs MoU with Official Creditor Committee

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The Government of Ghana announced today that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with its Official Creditor Committee (OCC), marking a significant step towards restoring long-term debt sustainability. The MoU, signed by all participating creditor countries, formalizes the debt treatment agreed upon with official creditors and provides significant debt service relief during the Fund-supported program period. This will enable Ghana to direct financial resources towards supporting and strengthening its economic recovery. Dr. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson, Ghana’s Minister for Finance and Economic Planning addressing the media during a press conference in Accra, expressed gratitude to the OCC members,…
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China And Ghana Announce Elevation Of Bilateral Ties
06 Sep

China And Ghana Announce Elevation Of Bilateral Ties

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Chinese President Xi Jinping and Ghanaian President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo met on Thursday and announced the elevation of China-Ghana ties to a strategic partnership. Akufo-Addo is in Beijing for the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC). Xi said China is willing to strengthen the alignment of development strategies with Ghana and to continue providing assistance to the best of its ability to Ghana. China stands ready to expand cooperation with Ghana in the fields of agriculture, fisheries, energy, mineral resources and infrastructure, and hopes that Ghana will continue to offer relevant support and facilitation to Chinese…
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Otto Addo Rejected Opportunity To Coach FC Nordsjaelland – Tom Venom
21 Jun

Otto Addo Rejected Opportunity To Coach FC Nordsjaelland – Tom Venom

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The Chairman of FC Nordsjaelland, Tom Vernon, has disclosed that Otto Addo declined an offer to coach the Danish top-flight club just before the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Vernon stated that the former Borussia Dortmund assistant coach turned down the opportunity to focus on his role with the Bundesliga team. Addo, who played for the Black Stars at the 2006 World Cup, was seen as an ideal candidate due to his cultural understanding. “I offered him the head coach job at FCN and he said no,” Vernon told Joy Sports. “I tracked all of those coaches of Ghanaian heritage and…
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2026 WCQ: Nigeria Suffer Setback While Ayew Hits Hat-Trick
11 Jun

2026 WCQ: Nigeria Suffer Setback While Ayew Hits Hat-Trick

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Nigeria’s 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifying campaign suffered another setback as they lost to Benin, while Jordan Ayew marked his 100th cap with a hat-trick to inspire a 4-3 Ghana victory over Central African Republic. The Super Eagles have just three points from four matches in Group C after Benin came from behind to win 2-1, with coach Gernot Rohr inflicting defeat on his former employers. Ayew put Ghana ahead against Central African Republic with an early penalty, but the Black Stars trailed 2-1 at the break after the visitors took advantage of defensive frailties. The Crystal Palace forward netted…
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2026 WCQ: Ghana v Central African Republic Preview
10 Jun

2026 WCQ: Ghana v Central African Republic Preview

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The Black Stars of Ghana will clash with Central African Republic in the matchday four games of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers on Monday. After a shaky start to the qualifying series, the Black Stars secured an all-important win against Mali in their matchday three games in Bamako last weekend with Ernest Nuamah and Jordan Ayew scoring in the second half after Kamory Doumbia had scored in the first half. Otto Addo will aim to record back-to-back wins since his reappointment earlier this year. Both sides head into this clash on the back of morale-boosting victories and will be hoping…
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Ghana, Korea Sign $2Bn Deal To Drive Development Agenda
07 Jun

Ghana, Korea Sign $2Bn Deal To Drive Development Agenda

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Ghana has secured a major financial boost for its development aspirations, inking a $2 billion framework arrangement with South Korea's Economic Development Cooperation Fund (EDCF). The deal, signed on the margins of the 2024 Korea-Africa Summit, will bolster the implementation of Ghana's key priority programs spanning infrastructure, agriculture, health, education, energy, roads and transport as well as ICT over the next five years. The signing ceremony marks a significant milestone in the two nations' long-standing bilateral economic development partnership. The Minister for Finance, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam signed on behalf of the Government of the Republic of Ghana while the…
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WAFU Zone B Cup of Nations: Ghana To Face Cote d’Ivoire In Opener
08 May

WAFU Zone B Cup of Nations: Ghana To Face Cote d’Ivoire In Opener

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The WAFU Zone B secretariat has announced the schedule for the U-17 Cup of Nations, Accra 2024. The tournament will kick off with the host nation Ghana facing Cote d'Ivoire on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at the University of Ghana Stadium in Accra. On Thursday, May 16, 2024, defending champions Nigeria will go head-to-head against Burkina Faso in an exciting fixture, while Togo will clash with Niger on Matchday Two. The University of Ghana Stadium will be the venue for the WAFU Zone B U-17 Cup of Nations, which is scheduled to take place from May 15 to May 29,…
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Mohammed Kudus Tipped To Replace Mohamed Salah At Liverpool
18 Apr

Mohammed Kudus Tipped To Replace Mohamed Salah At Liverpool

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Former Liverpool defender, Jose Enrique, believes that Mohammed Kudus could step into Mohamed Salah’s shoes at Anfield as speculation about the Egyptian’s departure continues to swirl. Salah has been the subject of transfer rumours linking him to Saudi Pro League clubs, with reports suggesting a hefty £200 million bid from Al-Ittihad last summer, though Liverpool managed to fend off the approach. Luis Enrique With the possibility of Salah’s exit looming, Enrique sees Kudus as a viable replacement. “Mohammed Kudus is someone I think could fill Salah’s shoes,” he remarked to Grosvenor Sport. “Even last summer, I would have said that,…
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Ghana To Play Gambia, Benin In African Games Football Competition
01 Feb

Ghana To Play Gambia, Benin In African Games Football Competition

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The draw for the football competitions at the 2023 African Games has been made with host nation Ghana headlining the draw. Ghana has been drawn in Group A of the men’s competition alongside The Gambia, Benin and Republic of Congo. The host nation of the 13th African Games is set to field its National Under 20 side, the Black Satellites, to compete in the tournament. Ghana’s biggest West African rival, Nigeria, leads Group B that has South Sudan, Senegal, Uganda and Tunisia. Quarter finalists from the CAF Under 20 Championship were drawn into the pool for the competition with Ghana adding to…
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