Security has been significantly intensified at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi as Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, begins a fresh round of mediation talks aimed at resolving the long-standing Bawku conflict. A heavy presence of armed military personnel and police officers has been observed, ensuring order and protection as the mediation sessions begin in earnest today. The talks are expected to span three days at the seat of the Golden Stool. The Bawku Naba, Abugrago Azoka, is among key participants in Kumasi for these crucial discussions. Other stakeholders from the conflict-affected area arrived on Monday to take part in…
Author: Kelvin Papa Sackey
The Executive Director of the GNPC Foundation, Ms. Helga JM Boadi, was part of a high-level delegation to Cuba as part of a strategic working visit to engage with Ghanaian Medical Students currently studying under the GNPC Scholarship Programme. Other members of the team were Mr. K.K. Eyiah, General Manager for Research and Data at GNPC; Team Lead Dr. Hafez Adam Taher, Director of Public Health and Technical Coordination at the Ministry of Health and Mr. Eric Hammond, Director of Banking, Bank of Ghana; and Dr. Kwame Karikari, Head of the Education and Training Unit at the GNPC Foundation. The…
Intercontinental airline Goldstar Air, a private Ghanaian and United States-registered company with no liabilities as of today and an issued Air Carrier License (ACL) from the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) to operate international passenger and cargo flights. The airline is well-prepared as the way out to drive foreign exchange inflows to the country for the airline’s Project $1 Trillion Foreign Reserves initiative, through ticket sales in international currencies, air cargo services, tourism, and business travel is the key to reset Ghana. Goldstar Air is advising the new administration that Ghana Civil Aviation Authority must get a qualified third-party certification…
President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, has expressed profound gratitude following his appointment as the 2nd Vice-President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF). In a heartfelt message, Okraku described the moment as a wonderful day for Ghana football, marking a significant achievement after years of resilience and growth. Acknowledging divine providence, he thanked God for the journey thus far and extended special appreciation to former President of Ghana, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, for his invaluable support. He also lauded Honourable Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Iddie Adams, for his guidance and encouragement throughout…
In a landmark development for African football, Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Okraku has been appointed as the Second Vice President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF). The appointment was officially confirmed during a pivotal CAF Executive Committee meeting held at the Kempinski Hotel in Accra, Ghana. Okraku’s elevation marks a significant milestone, as he becomes the first West African Anglophone to assume such a senior leadership position under CAF President Patrice Motsepe. His appointment reflects a growing commitment to enhancing regional representation and inclusivity within African football governance, addressing long-standing calls for greater balance across the continent.…
Ghana’s U-15 girls’ team capped a remarkable campaign by defeating Uganda 2-1 to win the 2025 African Schools Football Championship (ASFC) girls’ division. Nicknamed the Black Damsels, the team booked their place in the final with a thrilling 3-2 victory over defending champions South Africa. They followed up that impressive performance with another determined display, edging out Uganda to lift the continental trophy. Despite heavy rains threatening to disrupt the final at the University of Ghana Stadium, the Black Damsels remained composed and relentless, securing a hard-fought 2-1 win under the leadership of head coach Joyce Boatey-Agyei. As champions, Ghana’s…
President John Mahama has officially declared July 1st previously marked as Republic Day as Ghana’s National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving. The announcement was made during the inauguration of a planning committee set up to oversee the celebration of the new national event. Addressing attendees, President Mahama emphasized the importance of national unity and religious harmony, highlighting Ghana’s peaceful coexistence among diverse faiths. “One of Ghana’s greatest blessings is the harmony with which we practice our diverse faiths. Christians, Muslims and traditionalists, we worship differently but we work together as one people. This is a national treasure that we must…
The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has strongly condemned the actions of the 3rd Vice Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Alhaji Osman Masawudu in a press briefing following an incident in which he threw away a microphone belonging to TV3 and issued threats against the media house during an event involving a new political party. Describing the act as an attack on press freedom and professional journalism, the GJA urged the Ghana Police Service to promptly interrogate the official involved and take appropriate steps in line with the law. He asked the 3rd Vice Chairman of the NPP withdraws…
Ghana made a strong start to the CAF African Schools Football Championship – Ghana 2025 Final – with impressive wins in both the boys’ and girls’ categories on Day 1 of the competition. In the boys’ division, the host nation defeated Uganda 2-0 in a commanding performance that thrilled local fans. The result sets a positive tone for Ghana’s campaign as they look to lift the continental schools football title on home soil. Elsewhere in the boys’ competition, Tanzania and Senegal played out a 1-1 draw in a tightly contested fixture, sharing the spoils as both sides showed flashes of…
Newly appointed Technical Director and interim head coach of Asante Kotoko, Karim Zito, has raised concerns about a sense of complacency among the players, a mindset he believes could derail the club’s ambitions. Speaking during his official unveiling, Zito disclosed that he had already visited the team’s facilities and held initial interactions with the players. He noted that while the environment was welcoming, the prevailing atmosphere of comfort could potentially become a distraction. “We met the players and identified a number of challenges,” he said. “When we visited the clubhouse, I observed just how comfortable they are. But sometimes, too…