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Neal observes national mourning for flash flood victims
The country lights candles and lowers flags as rescue teams search for survivors after a glacial collapse triggered a deadly flood.
US Envoys: Encouraged After Moscow and Kyiv Talks
Stella Parton Pleads for End to AI Tribute Posts After Dolly Parton’s Death
Mensah Joins ACG Advisory Board to Boost African Sport Districts
Government Targets 50 Digital Champions, AI Training for Senior Officials by December 2026
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Sports
Black Maidens Announce 22‑Player Squad for WAFU B U‑17 Girls Cup Camping
Ghana’s U‑17 women’s team has named 22 players from clubs and academies nationwide to begin a pre‑tournament camp before the regional competition in Ouagadougou.
General
Canoe Accident on Volta Lake Claims One Life in Yeji
A tragic incident on September 6th saw a cow in a canoe cause panic, leading to the drowning of 21‑year‑old Mathias Kpodovia and six others rescued.
Africa
Africa: Correct the Map Initiative Gains UN Support
The UN General Assembly voted to replace the Mercator projection, urging governments and tech firms to portray Africa’s true size and resources.
General
Kinshasa Wedding Venue Fire: 22 Dead, Several Injured
A blaze at a reception in Lingwala on Saturday left 22 people dead and many others wounded, prompting a nationwide safety inspection.
Sports
Medeama Hopes to Rebound Against TP Mazembe in CAF Champions League
After a 1-0 home defeat, head coach Ibrahim Tanko remains optimistic that his side can overturn the result in the return leg next Sunday.
General
Kotoko Coach Tinkler Blames Poor Play After 2-2 Draw With Debibi
Eric Tinkler called his side’s performance “very poor” after Asante Kotoko failed to secure a win against newly promoted Debibi United.
General
CHOPSS Publishes 2026 Private SHS List as 54,985 BECE Candidates Go Unplaced
The Conference of Heads of Private Second‑Cycle Schools released a roster of 14‑region schools in good standing, offering an alternative for nearly 55,000 students who missed public placement.
Religion
Andre Ayew Appears at National Maulid in Accra
The former Black Stars captain joined thousands of Muslims in Fadama for the 2026 celebration of Prophet Muhammad’s birth, drawing cheers from the crowd.
Politics
African Governments: Prioritise Food Systems Investment – Dr Jasaw
At the 2026 Africa Food Systems Forum in Kigali, Dr Godfred Seidu Jasaw urged African leaders to channel more domestic funds into agriculture to secure food security and drive growth.
General
Bank of Ghana: Cedi to Stay Stable Amid Rising Christmas Import Demand
The central bank projects the local currency will hold firm for the rest of 2026, citing foreign‑exchange interventions and remittance inflows as key stabilisers.
General
Pamprom Junction Closure Likely to Worsen Kaneshie Traffic
The GARID Project’s temporary shut‑down of the westbound Dr Busia Highway on Sept. 7, 2026 has prompted authorities to advise motorists to seek alternate routes to avoid congestion.
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crime
Wontumi Sentenced: 20‑Year Prison Term Signals Shift in Ghana Mining Law
The High Court’s ruling on former Akonta Mining manager Bernard Antwi Boasiako—known as Wontumi—goes beyond a single conviction, potentially redefining how mining concessions are managed nationwide.
Business
Ghana Joins African Pooled Procurement: 1.4bn Market for Local Vaccine Makers
Ghana’s new MoU with Africa CDC opens a continental demand pool for its vaccine and pharmaceutical industry, promising larger orders and investment security.
Sports
Medeama SC Loses 1-0 to TP Mazembe in CAF Champions League First Leg
The Ghana Premier League champions were defeated by the DR Congo club in Tarkwa, giving the visitors a crucial advantage heading into the return match.
General
GAMLS Urges Government to Prioritise Purpose‑Built Labs Ahead of Free Primary Healthcare
The Ghana Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists calls for dedicated laboratory spaces in all health facilities as the country prepares to launch its free primary healthcare scheme.
General
Ghanaian Citizen Questions Place in Global Reparations Debate
After gaining citizenship in his ancestral homeland, a Ghanaian‑American reflects on whether he should be seen as a recipient or a partner in the fight for reparative justice.
International
Niger Accuses France of Inciting Soldiers’ Mutiny at Key Airbase
The government blamed France for provoking an attack by mutinous troops on a strategic military airbase last week, as announced on state television Friday.
General
Ruto Orders Tata Chemicals to Cease Operations in Kenya
President William Ruto has instructed the Indian firm to halt all activities at the Magadi Soda plant and export of soda ash, citing lack of local benefits.
Business
Ellen Amihere Named Claims Professional of the Year 2025
Provident Insurance’s senior claims officer wins top CIIG award for excellence in customer service and integrity.
General
DBG Disburses Over GH¢2.5 Billion to Women‑Led and Agribusiness Sectors
The Development Bank Ghana has pumped more than GH¢2.5 billion into businesses, with the bulk of funding directed at women‑owned firms, agriculture, manufacturing and other high‑value services.
Business
Bank of Ghana to Issue Crypto Guidelines, Paving Way for Licences
The central bank will launch a framework for virtual asset services, aiming to regulate the growing cryptocurrency market and protect users.
General
Gold Export Volumes Dip 0.5% as Middle East Conflict Forces Rerouting
Ghana’s gold exports saw a slight volume decline in H1 2026, but earnings rose 49 % thanks to higher prices, amid Middle East tensions that forced shipments through Shanghai and India.
Business
DBG Boosts Textile Financing with Five New Investor‑Ready Projects
The Development Bank Ghana is presenting five textile ventures to banks, aiming to secure credit before year‑end and expand support beyond Greater Accra.
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