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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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“We Can’t Go Hungry While Our Lands Hold Gold” – Obiri Boahen on Illegal Mining
10 Jun

“We Can’t Go Hungry While Our Lands Hold Gold” – Obiri Boahen on Illegal Mining

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Nana Obiri Boahen, a private legal practitioner, has expressed support for Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia's stance on mining, should he become President. Speaking on a Kumasi-based radio station, Lawyer Obiri Boahen emphasized that halting illegal mining is impractical given the country's rich gold resources. He argued that it is crucial to utilize these resources to prevent hunger and advocated for regulated mining practices that include land reclamation. Lawyer Nana Obiri Boahen also praised the NPP government's initiative to establish Mineral Commission offices nationwide, which he believes will ease the process of acquiring mining permits. In a related development, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia…
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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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Ghana set to plant 10 million trees June 7 – Lands Minister
05 Jun

Ghana set to plant 10 million trees June 7 – Lands Minister

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As part of Ghana’s contribution to global efforts to tackle climate change, the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, has reviewed the government’s flagship afforestation initiative, Green Ghana. Since its inception in 2021, the programme has planted 41 million trees, with 30 million currently thriving at various growth stages. Addressing the press on June 4, 2024, ahead of the 2024 edition of the project scheduled for Friday, June 7, Samuel A. Jinapor, provided a detailed breakdown of the programme’s success. He noted that the 2022 edition saw the highest number of planted trees, totalling 24 million. “In the maiden edition,…
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NPP Is Ghana And Ghana Is NPP; NPP Has Blueprint For Ghana’s Development – Obiri Boahen
13 May

NPP Is Ghana And Ghana Is NPP; NPP Has Blueprint For Ghana’s Development – Obiri Boahen

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Former NPP deputy general secretary, Lawyer Nana Obiri Boahen, has underscored the NPP's crucial role in Ghana's advancement, asserting that the party holds the key to the nation's development. In an interview on a Kumasi-based Radio station, Lawyer Nana Obiri Boahen emphasized the symbiotic relationship between Ghana and the NPP, stating that Ghana's progress is intricately linked to the party's vision and initiatives. He highlighted the NPP's historical legacy, tracing its roots back to the United Party (UP) era, and noted that the party has consistently propelled Ghana forward whenever it has been in power, positioning itself as a trailblazer…
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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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Ghana and India discuss trade at the fourth JTC meeting
03 May

Ghana and India discuss trade at the fourth JTC meeting

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Trade officials from Ghana and India have begun the fourth session of the Joint Trade Committee (JTC) meeting in Accra, to strengthen bilateral trade and economic ties between the two nations. A bilateral trade agreement signed in 1981, which resulted in the establishment of JTC, has long functioned as a conduit for growing trade and investment between the two countries. The agenda for this fourth session featured discussions about potential partnerships in the pharmaceutical industry, information technology, digital infrastructure, agriculture, and capacity building. Addressing the opening session, Mr Michael Okyere Baafi, Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry and Co-Chair of the JTC,…
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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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IMF is satisfied with our progress – CEO, Public Sector Reforms
16 Apr

IMF is satisfied with our progress – CEO, Public Sector Reforms

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The Chief Executive Officer of Public Sector Reforms, Thomas Kusi Boafo says, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is satisfied with the nation’s progress regarding the financial bailout. This comes after the IMF’s positive remarks on Ghana’s economy in a statement dated 13th April, 2024. According to Mr Boafo, IMF is elated to see the various measures put in place to salvage the economic downturns. In a significant effort to address its highly indebtedness, Ghana has reached a staff level agreement of the extended credit facility with the IMF. Speaking in an interview on Kumasi based Wontumi TV, on 16th April,…
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