The Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) has extended its congratulations to referee Daniel Nii Ayi Laryea for his outstanding achievements and for being a fine example of Ghanaian football officiating across Africa. Laryea’s recent honour as the 2025 SWAG Referee of the Year at the Association’s 50th awards ceremony highlights a career built on merit and strong support. His …

Senegal forward Sadio Mané has revealed how he intervened to prevent members of the national men’s football team from boycotting the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final following a controversial refereeing decision. Senegal secured the AFCON title with a 1–0 extra-time victory over hosts Morocco, but the final was nearly abandoned late in regulation time after Senegal players reacted …

Senegal were crowned champions of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after edging hosts Morocco 1–0 in extra time in a tense final at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat. In a match defined by narrow margins, discipline and nerves, the Teranga Lions withstood sustained pressure to deny Morocco a maiden AFCON triumph on home soil. The breakthrough came …

From February 1, 2026, the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) will begin deploying an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered system to enhance import clearance at the country’s entry points, starting with the Tema Port. The new system, known as the AI-powered Publican Trade Solution, is expected to increase customs revenue by between 40 and 45 per cent, while significantly …

The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has announced a crackdown on commercial drivers who overcharge passengers during peak hours, as worsening traffic congestion and vehicle shortages continue to inconvenience commuters in Accra. The enforcement exercise is set to commence on Monday, January 19, 2026, with the Union deploying task force personnel to identified hotspots where drivers are accused of …

By Isaac Mortey In a moment of cultural symbolism ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations final, the Teranga Lion’s of Senegal social media has shared a cryptic message, drawing a parallel between the nation’s cherished tea ceremony and the decisive battle awaiting them. The message, centered on the tradition of “Ataya” a precise, patient, and communal process of preparing …

Metro Mass Transit Limited (MMT) is set to expand its fleet with the procurement of about 300 Isuzu buses by February 2026 as part of measures to address the growing shortage of public transport vehicles in Accra. The announcement was made during a visit by Vice President Jane Naana Opoku Agyemang to the company’s headquarters in Accra on Friday, January …

Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Johnson Asiama, has described 2025 as one of the most challenging periods for Ghana’s economy, saying it required difficult decisions, careful policy sequencing and sustained institutional discipline. Speaking at the Bank of Ghana’s New Year media briefing in Accra on Friday, January 16, Dr Asiama said the year was characterised by significant economic …

The Nevada Southern Detention Centre in the United States has confirmed to Citi News that former Chief Executive Officer of the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC), Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu, is currently in its custody. An officer at the facility confirmed her detention in a telephone interview with Citi News on Friday, January 16. The confirmation follows earlier media reports which …

Transport Minister Joseph Bukari Nikpe has summoned leaders of the Ghana Private Roads and Transport Union (GPRTU) and other commercial transport operators for an emergency meeting amid accusations that some drivers are deliberately creating artificial vehicle shortages to illegally inflate fares. The development was disclosed by Minister in Charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, during the Government Accountability Series …