Ghana has officially been named host nation for the 2027 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), the President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Okraku, has revealed. In a post on his official Facebook page, Mr. Okraku confirmed that the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has awarded Ghana the hosting rights for the prestigious...
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Ghana Expresses Solidarity with Mali Following Terrorist Attacks
The Government of Ghana has conveyed its condolences to the Republic of Mali after a series of coordinated terrorist attacks on military positions, including in the capital Bamako, left several casualties on Saturday, April 25. Among the dead is Mali’s Minister of Defence, General Sadio Camara, alongside military personnel and civilians. In a statement issued...
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Minister Engages Queen Mothers on Inclusive Development and Gender Equality
The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has held a strategic engagement with the leadership of the Queen Mothers Association, comprising representatives from all sixteen regions of Ghana. The delegation, led by the Association’s President, Nana Otubea II, outlined the purpose of the group, stressing its role in uniting...
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Minister Orders GRIDCo CEO to Step Aside as Energy Sector Faces Shake-Up
The Minister of State in charge of Government Communication, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has revealed that the Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Hon. John Jinapor, has directed the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) to step aside. The decision comes in the wake of a fire incident at the Akosombo power control...
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Police Arrest Suspect in Murder of Indian National in Kumasi
The Ghana Police Service has confirmed the arrest of one person in connection with the murder of an Indian national, Devendra Singh, in Kumasi. According to a statement issued by the Ashanti Regional Police Headquarters on April 26, 2026, the suspect is currently in custody and assisting with investigations. The deceased had earlier been reported...
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Vice President Commissions ICT Centre in Sankana to Boost Digital Access
Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has commissioned the Pognaa Piirima Maaluma ICT Centre in Sankana, Nadowli-Kaleo District, as part of activities marking the Kalibi Ganlaa Festival. The newly established facility is expected to expand digital access in the community by providing schoolchildren and residents with shared access to computers, reliable internet connectivity, digital learning resources,...
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President Mahama Launches Ghana’s National AI Strategy
President John Dramani Mahama has unveiled Ghana’s National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy, setting out a bold vision to position the country as a leading AI hub in West Africa and across the continent. Speaking at the launch, the President stressed that the defining question for Ghana is not whether AI will shape the future, but...
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November 2027 Set for Completion of La General Hospital Project
President John Dramani Mahama has expressed confidence that the reconstruction of the La General Hospital will be completed and ready for commissioning by November 2027, following an inspection of the project site. Accompanied by the Minister for Health, Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, the President commended contractors and workers for the steady progress made so far,...
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Big Push Update: Kasoa-Winneba Road Project Nears Completion
Motorists plying the Kasoa-Winneba road are set to experience significant relief as paved sections of the stretch are scheduled to open to traffic within the next month. The entire project remains on track for completion by the end of this year. President John Dramani Mahama, who inspected the project yesterday, expressed satisfaction with the progress...
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MiDA CEO Strengthens Collaboration with Gender Ministry on Equality Compliance
The Chief Executive Officer of the Millennium Development Authority (MiDA), Alex Mould, has paid a courtesy call on the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, to deepen collaboration on gender mainstreaming and compliance. The engagement underscored MiDA’s commitment to promoting gender equality and provided an opportunity for both institutions...