Donald Trump is pressing pause on military action against Iran, announcing a two-week suspension of U.S. bombing that could mark a turning point in a rapidly escalating conflict. The Iran ceasefire arrives at a moment where both pressure and positioning are colliding, and the timing is doing just as much talking as the decision itself….
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has dismissed head coach Otto Addo just three months before the 2026 FIFA World Cup, plunging the Black Stars into uncertainty at a critical juncture of their preparations. The former Borussia Dortmund assistant coach leaves his post following Ghana’s defeats in both of their pre–World Cup friendly matches against Austria…
The general secretary of the Confederation of African Football (Caf) has resigned amid a chaotic time for football on the continent. Veron Mosengo-Omba said in a statement he was retiring, but his departure comes during the fallout over decisions to strip Senegal of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) title and postpone the women’s…
The United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday passed a resolution declaring the trafficking of enslaved Africans “the gravest crime against humanity” and calling for reparations as “a concrete step towards remedying historical wrongs”. It also urges “the prompt and unhindered restitution” of cultural items to their countries of origin without charge. This includes artworks, monuments,…
Ghana’s embassy in the United States has criticised Lincoln University’s last-minute decision to cancel plans to confer an honorary doctorate on President John Dramani Mahama. In a statement, the embassy said it was “surprised and disappointed” that the university withdrew the honour just hours before a scheduled visit on 26 March, while Mr Mahama was…
In a stunning and unprecedented decision, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially declared Morocco the winner of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), stripping Senegal of the title following a post-final ruling. The decision comes after the dramatic scenes in Rabat where the Lions of Teranga walked off the pitch in protest…
A two-seater ultralight aircraft crashed into a school park in Tema Community One on Monday afternoon, March 16, 2026, leaving residents in shock According to reports and videos circulating online, the two-seater adventure aircraft went down at the Tema TMA Day Care Centre near Oninku Primary School. Reports indicate that two people on board the…
Evangelist Patricia Asiedua, popularly known as Nana Agradaa, has been officially released by the Nsawam Prison authorities after serving eight months of her initial 15-year custodial sentence following a successful appeal. Agradaa was sentenced to 15 years on July 3, 2025, after being found guilty of defrauding by false pretences. But that sentence has since…
President John Dramani Mahama has nominated Baba Sadiq Abdulai Abu as Ghana’s High Commissioner to Nigeria. The nomination places the creative industry entrepreneur and at the helm of Ghana’s diplomatic mission in Abuja, pending the completion of the required accreditation processes. His selection signals a blend of political and creative sector experience at a time…
At least 55 Ghanaians have been killed fighting in the war in Ukraine, with two others currently held as prisoners of war, Ukrainian authorities have disclosed according to the Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa. The figures emerged during high-level talks in Kyiv between Ghanaian officials and Ukraine’s Foreign Minister, Andrii Sybiha. Ablakwa noted that,…
