Carlos Queiroz leaves role as Black Stars coach after World Cup Round of 32 defeat
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent Carlos Queiroz has officially announced he has left his role as Ghana head coach following the nation’s 2026 FIFA World Cup exit. The veteran manager bid an emotional farewell to the Black Stars after their tournament run concluded at the round-of-32 stage. While the coach has made his […]
‘If you’re planning relief, you’re expecting disasters’ – Security analyst questions NADMO’s priorities
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave The Executive Director of the Africa Centre for Security and Counterterrorism, Emmanuel Kotin, has criticised the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) for what he describes as an overemphasis on disaster relief at the expense of prevention. Speaking on Current Agenda on July 4, 2026, Mr Kotin argued that NADMO’s spending priorities […]
Ex-NAFCO CEO’s lawyers threaten contempt action against Attorney-General over airport arrest
By Ashiadey Dotse Lawyers for former Chief Executive Officer of the National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO), Hanan Abdul-Wahab, have threatened to file contempt proceedings against the Attorney-General, the Deputy Attorney-General and the Director of the Bureau of National Investigations (BNI) over what they describe as the unlawful arrest of their client at the Accra […]
MoMo vendor recovers GH¢140,000 after fatally shooting robbery suspect in Lashibi
A mobile money (MoMo) vendor has recovered GH¢140,000 stolen during an armed robbery at Lashibi in the Greater Accra Region after fatally shooting one of the suspects during a gun battle. The incident occurred on Friday, July 3, 2026, when two armed men riding on a motorbike reportedly intercepted the vendor’s vehicle in what police […]
Ex-NAFCO CEO arrested at airport over alleged attempt to access frozen bank account
By Ashiadey Dotse Former Chief Executive Officer of the National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO), Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba, has been arrested at the Accra International Airport after allegedly attempting to access funds in a frozen bank account while preparing to leave Ghana. The arrest was disclosed by Deputy Attorney-General, Dr Justice Srem Sai, in a […]
Government scales up flood relief operations as support reaches affected communities
By Celestine Avi and Seth Eyiah The Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, says government is intensifying relief efforts for victims of the recent floods, with emergency supplies already reaching the hardest-hit communities while preparations are underway to extend assistance to affected regions across the country. He assured displaced families that no affected community […]
ECOWAS Chair Julius Maada Bio visits Ghana, pledges solidarity over flood disaster
By Celestine Avi and Seth Eyiah President John Dramani Mahama has welcomed Sierra Leonean President and ECOWAS Chair, Julius Maada Bio, to Ghana, describing his visit as a demonstration of African solidarity following the recent devastating floods. During the one-day state visit, the two leaders also held bilateral talks ahead of the upcoming ECOWAS Summit […]
Colombia beat Ghana 1-0 to reach World Cup Round of 16
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent Ghana’s 2026 FIFA World Cup journey concluded in heartbreak following a narrow 1-0 defeat to Colombia in the Round of 32 at Kansas City Stadium. An early goal from Jhon Arias ultimately decided the contest, sending the South American side through to the last 16. An early tactical […]
Government launches national post-flood clean-up and recovery exercise
By Celestine Avi and Seth Eyiah The government has launched a nationwide post-flood clean-up and recovery exercise to restore affected communities and prevent further disasters following the devastating floods that hit parts of the Greater Accra, Volta and Central regions. The initiative, backed by a GHS350 million emergency intervention package, will see the Ghana Armed […]
COCOBOD releases GH¢2.6 billion to pay cocoa farmers
By Ashiadey Dotse The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has released GH¢2.6 billion to Licensed Buying Companies (LBCs) to pay cocoa farmers across the country for cocoa purchases. In a press statement issued on July 2, 2026, COCOBOD said the funds are intended to ensure that farmers receive payments for cocoa supplied during the current crop […]