Ghana’s men’s U18 beach volleyball pair closed out the African Development Cup in Saly, Senegal with a silver medal, falling 2–0 to a dominant Sierra Leone side in Thursday’s gold medal match on the final day of competition. It was a tough finish for the young team who had shown composure and consistency throughout the tournament only to be outplayed …

Odeneho Kwaku Appiah, popularly known as COKA, has won the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Ashanti Regional chairmanship election after securing a decisive victory in the regional contest held on Saturday, August 15. COKA polled 658 votes to emerge victorious in the keenly contested race, defeating Dr Henry Kwabena Kokofu, former Member of Parliament for Bantama and former Chief Executive Officer …

An Economist Dr Paul Appiah-Konadu has admonished Ghana to develop the discipline to manage its economy responsibly without relying permanently on the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Magazines Speaking on the Breakfast Today show on Dreamz FM, Dr Appiah-Konadu said Ghana’s recent economic stability must be used as a foundation to build a resilient economy capable of withstanding external shocks. “we …

The Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) has announced a planned power interruption in parts of the Greater Accra Region on Sunday, August 16, 2026, to facilitate emergency restoration works on the Tema-Achimota 161kV transmission line. The interruption will take place from 3:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. to enable GRIDCo to replace a damaged transmission tower at Ashaiman. According to GRIDCo, …

By Fredrick Nzwili – Nairobi, Kenya  After renewing her commitment to a controversial £100 million Church of England fund apologizing for the church’s historical ties to the slave trade, Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally ended her 10-day Africa tour Aug. 4, calling for peace and healing. “Our world cries out for healing. Millions of people live in fear. Millions are …

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has announced that it will submit petitions to the Supreme Court, the Presidency and Parliament during its planned nationwide demonstration dubbed “Democracy Under Attack” on Thursday, August 6. At a press conference on Wednesday, August 5, the party outlined the route and activities for the protest, which it says is aimed at drawing attention to …

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revealed that the Bank of Ghana’s Domestic Gold Purchase Programme (DGPP) recorded losses exceeding $1.7 billion in 2025, despite significantly strengthening the country’s foreign exchange reserves and supporting the appreciation of the Cedi. In its 2026 Article IV Consultation and proposed Policy Coordination Instrument (PCI) report, the IMF said the DGPP had become the …

By Georgina Naa Anyema Collison Duncan Dormor believes that the future of the Church depends on collaboration, leadership development, and learning across cultures. The strength of the Anglican Communion lies in its ability to walk together across cultures, continents, and communities, the General Secretary of the United Society Partners in the Gospel (USPG), Duncan Dormor, has said. The Rev’d Canon …

By Georgina Naa Anyema Collison Duncan Dormor highlights the role of faith communities in confronting injustice and restoring dignity to victims. The Church has a responsibility to stand with vulnerable people and confront injustices that threaten human dignity, the General Secretary of the United Society Partners in the Gospel (USPG), The Revd Canon Dr. Duncan Dormor, has said. Dormor said …

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Most Rev.d & Rt. Hon. Dame Sarah Elizabeth Mullally DBE, has reaffirmed the Church of England’s commitment to its £100 million reparative justice fund, describing the institution’s involvement in the transatlantic slave trade as an undeniable part of its history that requires meaningful action. Speaking during a visit to the historic Cape Coast Castle in Ghana, …