United Party founder Alan Kyerematen says Ghana's recent macroeconomic improvements are encouraging but cannot yet be called sustained economic stability, arguing that administrations rush to declare success without assessing whether gains can be sustained and that the country needs a longer period of strong growth to establish lasting macroeconomic stability.
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United Party founder Alan Kyerematen says Ghana's recent macroeconomic improvements are encouraging but cannot yet be called sustained economic stability, arguing that administrations rush to declare success without assessing whether gains can be sustained and that the country needs a longer period of strong growth to establish lasting macroeconomic stability.
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President Mahama has called for a fundamental shift in global health cooperation, arguing that countries in the Global South cannot truly own their health systems without control over their financing, resources and production capacity. He made the call in New York on Monday after launching the High-Level Panel Report of the Accra Reset, titled "A Sovereign Future for Health," which sets out proposals for reforming the global health architecture around stronger national and regional capabilities and greater domestic ownership.
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President John Mahama says his administration is reforming Ghana's governance systems to strengthen accountability, fight corruption, and ensure public resources are used more efficiently. He cited uncapping the National Health Insurance Scheme as one of the first steps taken after assuming office.
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Residents of Mankranso in Ahafo Ano South West District have paid tribute to their late District Chief Executive Abubakar Sedik, describing him as a great developer whose two-year tenure brought roads, schools, health facilities, and other infrastructure to the district. They praised his open-door policy and commitment to improving residents' lives.
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The Ghana Law Society has set September 30, 2026, for its maiden Annual Bar Conference under the theme "Legal Reforms: The Place of the Ghanaian Lawyer." The event will bring together legal practitioners, judges, policymakers, and other stakeholders to deliberate on policy gaps and important legal and national interest matters.
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Dr Akwasi Oppong-Fosu, a National Chairman hopeful of the NDC, has rejected the suggestion that his decision to contest the party's leadership race is motivated by a desire for visibility, insisting instead that he is seeking to offer "substance" rather than simply increase his political visibility.
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The Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr Frank Amoakohene, has described the late District Chief Executive for Ahafo Ano South West, Abubakar Sedik, as an exceptional and hardworking administrator whose dedication contributed significantly to district development. The Regional Minister assured that government will continue development projects to preserve the late DCE's legacy.
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President John Dramani Mahama will host a high-level Accra Reset meeting on Monday, September 21, bringing together global leaders, health development advocates, and partner institutions to assess progress and renew commitments one year after the initiative was launched. The event will feature current and former leaders including Kenyan President William Ruto, former British Prime Minister Gordon Brown, and representatives from the WHO, G77, Commonwealth, and OECD.
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Frank Annoh-Dompreh, NPP Member of Parliament and Minority Chief Whip, has cautioned against the partisan application of the law in arrests and prosecutions over allegedly offensive or threatening comments, stating that Ghana's democracy must be guided by fairness and due process rather than used to settle political scores.
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The Oti Regional Peace Council held sensitisation sessions with Assembly Members in Jasikan Municipality and Kadjebi District in September 2026 to strengthen community-level mechanisms for conflict prevention and peaceful dispute resolution, emphasizing the importance of vigilance and early information sharing given the areas' proximity to Ghana's border with Togo.
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Abubakar Sedik, District Chief Executive for Ahafo Ano South West in Ashanti Region, died on Sunday 20 September 2026 after a brief illness, reportedly falling ill upon returning to Mankranso from a meeting with the Minister for Local Government.
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Veteran journalist Kwesi Pratt has urged Ghana to draw lessons from Dr Kwame Nkrumah's Seven-Year Development Plan (1963–1970), which invested in infrastructure, education, energy, industry and social services. Pratt argued the plan represented one of the most comprehensive post-independence attempts to transform Ghana's colonial economic structure, built around state-led industrialisation, economic diversification, agricultural modernisation, infrastructure development, human capacity and African economic purpose.
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The Narcotics Control Commission says background checks have found no evidence that any suspects in its custody over a €225 million cocaine seizure in France is a presidential escort, contradicting an MP's claim that one suspect was linked to the presidential security detail.
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President John Dramani Mahama has called on Ghanaians to draw inspiration from Dr Kwame Nkrumah's vision and legacy on Founder's Day, saying Nkrumah's commitment to liberty, Pan-African unity and self-reliance established Ghana as a global beacon of hope and remain relevant to Ghana's national identity today.
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The Convention People's Party has called for the protection, revival and proper management of Ghana's state-owned enterprises, citing Dr Kwame Nkrumah's commitment to nationalism and state-led development. The party opposes the government's proposed private-sector participation in the Electricity Company of Ghana, describing it as an attempt to privatise the utility, though the government maintains ownership would remain with the state.
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Former Ghana midfielder Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu has urged the GFA and Ministry of Sports to publicly disclose the length and targets of Carlos Queiroz's coaching contract, arguing that without clarity on the deal's terms it is difficult to fairly evaluate the Black Stars coach's performance.
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President Mahama held discussions with Alex Soros, Chairman of the Open Society Foundations, on potential partnerships to support ECOWAS regional integration efforts. The meeting in New York on September 20 is expected to lead to a presidential roundtable bringing together African presidents and chief executives of major global foundations to discuss regional governance, institutional development and civic participation.
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The Director of African Studies at the University of Ghana has called for critical examination of Dr Kwame Nkrumah's policies on economic independence, resource extraction, education, urbanisation, agriculture and energy to address contemporary development challenges, arguing that Nkrumah's commemoration should extend beyond ceremony to practical application of his ideas.
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The spokesperson for former Education Minister Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum has alleged that a disagreement between the Ministry of Education and the Ghana Education Service over admission numbers of about 60,000 students is delaying fund releases to schools and forcing some to operate on credit. According to the statement, previously free items such as uniforms and housedresses are no longer being supplied to students by some schools.
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Chairman Ernest Norgbey says allegations about the National Sports Authority's involvement in facilitating World Cup-related visas have not been formally referred to Parliament's Youth and Sports Committee, and the committee cannot rely on unverified social media reports. The Minority has called for the dismissal of NSA Director General Yaw Ampofo Ankrah over the allegations.
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On March 6, 1957, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah declared Ghana's independence but tied it to the total liberation of the African continent, establishing a foreign policy agenda centered on decolonization, structural integration, and non-alignment. Nkrumah viewed Ghana's political independence as a strategic foundation from which the rest of Africa would be liberated, transforming Accra into a center of anti-colonial resistance across the continent.
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Hassan Ayariga, founder of the All People's Congress, has called for stronger protection of Ghana's strategic national assets and greater Ghanaian participation in major foreign investment partnerships, cautioning against arrangements that could give foreign investors excessive control over strategic assets.
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The NPP Techiman South Constituency has condemned the arrest and remand of Madam Salomey Awiti Baffoe, a senior nursing officer detained on September 13 on allegations of publishing false news and redistributing content from a "Ghana Jollof" account. The party demands her immediate release or reasonable bail, describing her detention as an abuse of state power.
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South Dayi MP Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor called for a non-partisan national response to drug trafficking, citing seizures and arrests dating back to 2008 and noting that Ghana was declared a drug trafficking hub under a previous administration, arguing the issue is a longstanding challenge rather than a political matter.
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The Council for Legal Education and Training has unveiled an 11-member Board chaired by Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, comprising senior judiciary members, government officials, and academics from leading law schools and tertiary institutions. CLET oversees legal education and professional training in Ghana, including administration of the Ghana School of Law.
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ECOWAS has renewed the term of office of Ambassador Baba Issifu Kamara as ECOWAS Special Envoy on Counter-Terrorism. The article celebrates his 70th birthday and describes his decades-long role as a quiet diplomat and peace broker in West African security and geopolitics.
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The declaration "Nkrumah Never Dies" affirms that the ideas, institutions, and possibilities Nkrumah generated continue beyond his physical death. Ghana's independence in 1957, achieved under Nkrumah's leadership, demonstrated that African self-governance was possible and became a precedent and inheritance for other African nations.
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The District Chief Executive of Ahafo Ano South West, Abubakar Sedik, died on September 20 after a short illness and was buried on September 21 in Mankranso, with Muslim community members gathering at Mankranso School Park to offer final prayers according to Islamic burial traditions.
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GoldBod Chief Executive Officer Sammy Gyamfi says the removal of the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) from Ghana's list of Port Inspection Agencies in June 2018 weakened the country's capacity to detect and prevent drug trafficking through its ports. He welcomed President John Mahama's reported directive to reinstate NACOC on the list and grant it access to all entry and exit points.
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GoldBod CEO Sammy Gyamfi has welcomed President Mahama's directive to restore the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) to Ghana's list of Port Inspection Agencies following a drug trafficking incident, noting that NACOC had been removed from the list in June 2018. Gyamfi said the restoration and reported changes to port scanners and personnel would strengthen monitoring and inspection systems.
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Ghana's small businesses are burdened by fragmented and opaque regulatory enforcement at the municipal level that constitutes a "hidden tax" offsetting national tax reforms. While the Value Added Tax Act reduced the effective VAT rate from 21.9% to 20% and raised the registration threshold to GHS 750,000 in annual turnover, compliance costs consume much of the relief before reaching MSMEs, which account for 92% of all businesses and nearly 70% of GDP.
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Patience Enyonam Akyianu, former Managing Director of Barclays Bank Ghana and Group Chief Executive Officer of Hollard Ghana, has reportedly passed away. The CEO Network Ghana confirmed her demise, describing her as a prominent figure in Ghana's banking and insurance industries with a career spanning more than two decades.
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The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly is seeking financial resources to restart the long-delayed Phase II redevelopment of Kumasi Central Market, which was contracted for €248 million in December 2018 but has remained stalled. The expanded market is expected to add more than 3,760 counter shops, over 6,000 lockable shops, and a 600-vehicle transport terminal to the existing Kejetia complex.
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Apple Store employees in Italy staged a one-day strike on Friday over working conditions, coinciding with the global launch of the iPhone 18 Pro. More than 1,600 employees across 17 stores participated, with union representatives saying the high-profile launch date was chosen to draw attention to worker concerns.
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Amazon is increasing the minimum hourly pay for eligible full-time U.S. operations workers to $20, and introduced a new benefit called "Day 1 Financial" offering employees and their families lifetime access to low-cost banking services through First Tech Federal Credit Union. The company says average total compensation will now exceed $32 per hour including benefits.
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The NPA CEO says insurance costs for transport operators have remained largely stable, with fuel being the biggest cost pressure on the sector as fuel prices rise and the GPRTU proposes a 30% increase in transport fares.
21 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The CEO of the National Petroleum Authority expressed concern about transport operators raising fares arbitrarily following fuel price increases, noting that while some costs like insurance have remained stable, operators face rising fuel, maintenance, spare parts, and driver payment expenses.
21 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Petroleum Authority says a planned fare increase by the Ghana Private Road Transport Union has been put on hold following government and transport operator engagements over rising fuel costs and petroleum prices.
21 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The CEO of the National Petroleum Authority says he is "greatly worried" about the prospect of higher transport fares following fuel price increases, as the Ghana Private Road Transport Union pushes for a 30% fare adjustment to cover rising operational costs.
21 September 2026 · Joy Online →
emPLE Life Insurance Ghana has been named Rising Brand of the Year 2025 in the Life Category at the 6th CIIG Insurance Excellence Awards. The company said the award reflects its commitment to delivering accessible and dependable life insurance solutions.
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Shop owners at phase one of the Kumasi Central Market Redevelopment project are subletting their spaces for up to GH¢120,000, more than four times the agreed premium of GH¢25,000. The Local Government Ministry says this practice is unfair and has contributed to slow premium payment collection, with only slightly above half of the expected 165.3 million cedis collected so far.
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An HR practitioner has highlighted the difficulties young men in Ghana face when starting their own businesses, citing high bank interest rates, strict lending requirements including collateral and credit scores, and lack of adequate support systems as major obstacles to securing capital for new ventures.
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Transport Minister Joseph Bukari Nikpe has called on domestic airlines to reduce airfares and pass on benefits from recent import duty exemptions on aircraft parts to passengers. He made the appeal at the unveiling of Africa World Airlines' new 102-seater Embraer E190 aircraft, noting that lower operating costs and increased passenger capacity should make air travel more affordable.
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Ghana Standards Authority is strengthening enforcement of vehicle import standards from October 1, 2026, including restrictions on used vehicles above 15 years old, but a mechanical engineer argues that vehicle age alone should not be the primary measure of safety and reliability; the author contends that condition matters more than age, particularly given that over 90% of vehicles imported into Ghana are used vehicles.
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The Ghana Private Road Transport Union has rejected claims by the National Petroleum Authority that its proposed 30% transport fare increase has been suspended, saying negotiations with the Ministry of Transport remain inconclusive. The union said it remains committed to the 30% adjustment but indicated during Friday's talks that any reduction would not go below 25%.
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Five CalBank customers each won GH¢5,000 in the first monthly draw of the CalBank Abakade Promo, a three-month savings promotion held on 15 September 2026 and overseen by the National Lottery Authority. The campaign is designed to encourage customers to develop positive savings habits while rewarding loyalty.
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Yango Group completed its Pan-African Yango Fellowship 2026 programme, bringing together 24 Fellows from Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Zambia, Senegal, Ethiopia and Mozambique to develop tech solutions including cashless payments for informal transport, digital financial identity for informal merchants, and other locally-rooted projects over 12 weeks.
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Greater Accra Region accounted for GH¢24.5 billion (77.8%) of total secured credit as of 30 June 2026, according to the Bank of Ghana's Collateral Registry, with Ashanti Region a distant second at 10.8%. Total registered collateral assets fell 25.8% year-on-year to 117,428 in the second quarter of 2026.
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Ghanaian beauty brand Sheenah Naturals unveiled its new Akuaba Collection—a unisex luxury body-care line inspired by the traditional Akuaba doll and natural African ingredients—at the Beauty Inside Out Conference in Accra on September 18, 2026. The launch reflects the brand's goal to bring Ghanaian and African-inspired beauty products to the global market.
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Databank Research projects the 91-day bill to trade within 5.5%–7.5% and the 364-day bill within 12.5%–14.0% in the second half of 2026, driven by competing effects of cost containment and higher funding requirements, with the GH¢10.8 billion DDEP coupon payment in August providing liquidity support.
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The NPA CEO says Ghana's reliance on imported refined petroleum products exposes the country to turbulence from external market changes. The authority has raised fuel price floors amid elevated international oil prices, while the state fuel distributor has reduced exports to prioritize domestic supply.
21 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The CEO of the National Petroleum Authority says Ghana's reliance on imported refined petroleum products makes market turbulence inevitable, as external developments and changes in global prices are quickly passed through to pump prices.
21 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The CEO of Ghana's National Petroleum Authority says the sector is prepared to manage disruptions from rising international fuel prices, noting that Ghana's dependence on imported refined petroleum products leaves it exposed to external shocks.
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Nawara Company Limited has petitioned the Ghana Police Service to investigate an alleged armed raid on its mining premises on August 12, 2026, which it says resulted in deaths, gunshot injuries, robbery, and the destruction of mining equipment worth millions of dollars, including the seizure of gold and gold concentrate valued at more than GH¢100 million.
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Oil prices hit their lowest in over a week on Monday as investors bet on potential diplomacy between the US and Iran during a UN meeting this week, though the two countries exchanged threats on Sunday. Brent crude fell to $101.71 a barrel and US West Texas Intermediate dropped to $98.15 a barrel, breaking below the $100 psychological support level.
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Unions representing workers at Barrick Mining's Loulo-Gounkoto gold complex in Mali have issued strike notices over demands for overtime pay, expense reimbursement, and implementation of labour agreements. The notices, filed by mine worker unions and catering and support staff contractors, threaten labour disruptions from September 28 if demands are not met.
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An Institute for Energy Security analysis notes that while geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have pushed Brent crude above US$100 per barrel, Ghana's domestic fuel prices have been moderated by relative exchange-rate stability, disinflation, and targeted fuel relief, despite the country depending on imports for over 60% of petroleum products.
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The Volta Regional House of Chiefs has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Moaming Yuantian Food Co., Ltd., a major Chinese tilapia producer, for investment in fish farming in the Volta Basin. The partnership is expected to create thousands of jobs, increase local fish production, and position the region as a major hub for commercial fish farming in West Africa.
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Ecobank Ghana and Joy Business are hosting a financial dialogue on September 22 to explore how green finance can support sustainable and inclusive growth in Ghana's agriculture sector, bringing together agricultural SMEs, entrepreneurs, regulators, and stakeholders.
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The Ghana Catholic Bishops' Conference has welcomed President Mahama's establishment of an inter-agency task force to tackle narcotic drugs through ports, airports and borders, and commended NACOC and state agencies for combating illicit drug trafficking and abuse. The Bishops called for sustained collaboration among state institutions and international partners, following the recent seizure of nearly 3.9 tonnes of cocaine in France allegedly concealed in a container of plastic waste from Ghana.
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The Ghana Catholic Bishops' Conference has called for urgent, coordinated national action to combat illicit drug trafficking and abuse, citing the recent seizure of nearly 3.9 tonnes of cocaine in France concealed in a container of plastic waste from Ghana. The Bishops called for stronger surveillance and accountability at Ghana's ports, airports and borders, and welcomed President Mahama's formation of an inter-agency task force to address the issue.
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The Northern Regional Police Command arrested five people and seized two pistols, ammunition, suspected narcotics and other items during an operation at Tamale Aboabo Scrap Area on September 21, 2026. The suspects are alleged to have been involved in drug-related activities, with one identified as a dealer and another as the owner of the scrap business harbouring drug peddlers.
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The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection has launched new policy and operational documents to strengthen regulation, supervision and support of Ghana's non-profit sector, emphasising transparency, accountability and collaboration while pursuing a risk-based regulatory approach that avoids unnecessary burdens on legitimate organisations.
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Commercial motorcycle operators in Accra have raised concerns over alleged extortion by Motor Traffic and Transport Directorate officers, who they claim demand varying sums of money (including GH¢100 to GH¢200) during traffic stops with little explanation of alleged offences. Riders say such enforcement has become abusive, with payments demanded at police stations before motorcycles are released, affecting their livelihoods.
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The Ghana Education Service has instructed heads of schools not to refuse admission or accommodation to newly admitted boarding students based on the type of storage container they bring, such as metal trunks or wooden chop boxes, citing concerns about unnecessary financial burden on parents and discrimination based on economic circumstances.
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St Peter's Senior High School's alumni association is planning to expand the school's dining hall to 1,000 seats and modernise the kitchen and pantry as a legacy project for the school's 70th anniversary. The project was announced at a launch event in September marking the beginning of anniversary activities.
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St Peter's Old Boys Association held a walk, jog and aerobics event called "Run to 70 – Every Step Counts" at the University of Ghana on Saturday, September 19, to kick off preparations for the school's 70th anniversary in 2027 and strengthen community bonds among alumni.
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Land preparation has begun for a modern 400-bed Mother and Child Block at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, which will include obstetrics and gynaecology wards, IVF and Assisted Reproductive Technology services, theatres, a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and diagnostic and laboratory facilities.
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Ghana's Inspector-General of Police and the Savannah Regional Minister visited Gbindabuor in Sawla-Tuna-Kalba District following the lynching death of General Constable Redeemer Owusu on September 16, 2026, with 36 suspects assisting police investigations. The officials held security meetings and urged residents against mob justice and further violence.
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The Ghana Evangelical Missions Association has called on Christian leaders to use their pulpits to speak more strongly against galamsey and mobilise their congregations to support environmental protection, while also urging the government to intensify efforts to combat illegal mining.
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A four-bedroom apartment at Millennium City in Gomoa East District, Central Region, was gutted by fire. The Ghana National Fire Service contained the blaze and prevented it from spreading to adjoining buildings; the cause remains unknown and damage extent unconfirmed.
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The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection has launched new policy and operational documents to strengthen the regulation, supervision and support of Ghana's non-profit sector. The Minister called for a risk-based regulatory approach and urged collaboration among government agencies, regulators, development partners and NPOs to ensure effective implementation.
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Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital marked its 70th anniversary with inter-directorate fun games at Paa Joe Stadium, featuring football, athletics, table tennis, volleyball, basketball and indoor games aimed at strengthening staff bonds, promoting teamwork, and encouraging healthy lifestyles among its more than 6,000 employees.
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The Director of the Institute of Applied Science and Technology at the University of Ghana has called for the integration of indigenous knowledge systems into data used to train AI models to promote culturally inclusive development and decolonise AI. He urged publishers to embrace AI technologies while incorporating Ghanaian knowledge systems and warned that AI should not replace human creativity and responsibility in publishing.
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Ed Sheeran opened his first concert since Macklemore was dropped from his tour over pro-Palestinian remarks, apologizing to fans for making "mistakes" and addressing the controversy. He described the 7 October 2023 Hamas-led attacks as "horrific" and called the situation in Gaza "unjustifiable," saying the decision to remove Macklemore was made by his promoters, not him.
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Rema revealed during a livestream that a woman he approached for a serious relationship rejected him because she was not ready to commit and wanted to continue exploring life as a single woman. He disclosed that the heartbreak inspired his song "Oh No" and that he is taking time to re-evaluate his life following his rise to fame at age 17.
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Nollywood actor Nancy Isime stated she would never discuss her earnings or account balance with a man she is in a relationship with, including a husband, and does not expect her partner to disclose his finances either. She also advised against checking partners' phones, saying it puts unnecessary pressure on oneself.
21 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Davido revealed in the Afrobeats Documentary that he consulted Wizkid and Wande Coal on how to balance music with schooling; they advised that achieving stardom was the only way. After his song "Dami Duro" became a hit, he left school but later returned to complete a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music from Babcock University in 2015.
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The newly elected officials of Assemblies of God, Ghana, including members of the Executive Presbytery and National Departmental Directors, have assumed office following a four-day Leadership Prayer and Orientation Retreat in Accra. General Superintendent Rev. Stephen Yenusom Wengam, re-elected to his position, directed the new leaders to pursue the church's Transformation Agenda, which aims to disciple the nation by reaching every village, town and city, enhance pastor welfare especially in rural areas, and restore Pentecostal fervour.
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Hitz 103.9 FM will hold the Hitz Beach Rave on Saturday, 31st October at Rehab Beach Resort, featuring DJs, music, games and beachside entertainment for young people and music lovers. Tickets are priced at GH¢100, with a campus launch planned through the station's Hitz Campus Konnect programme.
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At the annual Hausa cultural festival in Buipe, Savannah Region, National President Tafida urged Zongo communities to exercise caution when welcoming strangers from neighboring countries and emphasized the Hausa people's foundational role in Ghana's story while balancing traditions of hospitality with modern security concerns.
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Ghana's head coach Carlos Queiroz has called up nine additional players for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Cote d'Ivoire and The Gambia, and a friendly against Morocco, due to medical uncertainties among some original squad members. The additions include four defenders, one midfielder, and four forwards, with the squad opening camp in Accra on Monday to prepare for the matches.
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CAF president Patrice Motsepe has urged Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda to show heightened urgency in readying stadiums and facilities for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, set for June–July next year. He stressed that despite some facilities remaining below required standards, postponement is not an option and the three nations must begin testing stadiums in January.
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Nine NASCO Players of the Match were named across Matchweek 3 of the Ghana Premier League, which saw 19 goals across nine matches. Port City FC and Debibi United recorded their first-ever victories in the top flight, while defending champions Medeama SC, Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko all dropped points.
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Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz has stressed that winning their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Côte d'Ivoire in Bouaké on Thursday is the team's immediate priority as they seek to return to the tournament after missing 2025. Ghana's preparations have been affected by injuries, with Mohammed Kudus, Nathaniel Adjei, and Thomas Partey unavailable, prompting replacements including Alidu Seidu, Jonas Adjetey, Mohammed Fuseini, and Brandon Thomas-Asante.
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Patrick Vieira, 50, has been named Senegal head coach following the dismissal of Pape Thiaw. Born in West Africa and a former France international, Vieira described the appointment as "an absolute dream" and a homecoming, saying he was drawn by the nation's exceptional generation of players.
21 September 2026 · Joy Online →
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has been invited by the Confederation of African Football to attend a Strategy Conference in Cape Verde on October 7 and 8. CAF's executive committee and a number of African football associations have expressed support for Infantino, who faces a potential challenge to his leadership in next year's presidential election following fierce opposition to his proposal to sell a stake in FIFA competitions to private investors.
21 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Derby County forward Mohammed Fuseini has been given a late call-up to Ghana's national team for upcoming matches against Côte d'Ivoire, Gambia, and Morocco, drafted in to replace Mohammed Kudus who has opted out following injury recovery.
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Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz says the team's immediate priority is qualifying for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations while building toward the 2030 World Cup. The Black Stars begin their AFCON qualifying campaign this month with matches against Côte d'Ivoire on 24 September and The Gambia on 27 September.
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Ghana forward Prince Adu Kwabena was stretchered off with a head injury during Viktoria Plzeň's Czech First League match against Slavia Prague, putting him in doubt for the Black Stars' upcoming AFCON 2027 qualifiers against Côte d'Ivoire and Gambia. His club head coach said he has yet to speak to doctors about the severity of the injury.
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Prince Adu Kwabena, 22, suffered a head injury while playing for Viktoria Plzen against Slavia Prague on Sunday and was stretchered off in the 94th minute, putting his availability for upcoming Black Stars games in doubt. He was named in the squad for 2027 AFCON qualifiers against Côte d'Ivoire and Gambia, and a friendly against Morocco.
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Coventry City forward Brandon Thomas-Asante has received a late call-up to the Black Stars for upcoming matches against Côte d'Ivoire, Gambia and Morocco, drafted in as one of two replacements following injuries to Mohammed Kudus and Prince Adu Kwabena.
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The Ghana Football Association has appointed former Ghana international Godwin Attram as assistant coach of the Black Stars, replacing Desmond Ofei, who will now focus exclusively on his role as head coach of the Black Meteors U23 team. The appointment is part of the GFA's technical restructuring ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
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The Global Game Scouting Tournament, organised with ExcelsiorPro, will be held September 25–26 at McDan Sports Complex in Labadi to showcase emerging talent to scouts, professional clubs, and academies. Standout performers could earn trials and opportunities with professional clubs, with the event aiming to create a pathway between young African footballers and professional opportunities worldwide.
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Carlos Queiroz says Ghana must begin laying foundations for the next generation of the Black Stars as he targets a team capable of qualifying for and competing at the 2030 FIFA World Cup, with the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign serving as the starting point for rebuilding.
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Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz says the most important priority is winning their next match as they begin their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign, which opens with an away fixture against Côte d'Ivoire in Bouaké on Thursday followed by a home game against The Gambia. Ghana must navigate the campaign one game at a time despite squad changes due to injuries to Mohammed Kudus, Nathaniel Adjei, and Thomas Partey.
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Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz says Mohammed Kudus was removed from the 24-man squad for upcoming matches against Côte d'Ivoire, Gambia, and Morocco to allow the Tottenham Hotspur midfielder to recover fully after playing 70-plus minutes against Aston Villa. Queiroz said the decision was made in consultation with Kudus and that Mohammed Fuseini has taken his place.
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Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz revealed that Mohammed Kudus withdrew from the squad for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Côte d'Ivoire and The Gambia after playing 70-something minutes for Tottenham. Queiroz acknowledged the decision was made to allow Kudus to rest and recover, noting that national team coaches cannot control club-level decisions.
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Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz has rejected criticism of his conservative playing style, stating that coaches are judged by results rather than style and that he will not change his philosophy after 47 years. Queiroz emphasized that winning is his only priority and that his focus during matches without possession is to fight to regain the ball.
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An opinion piece questions whether Ghana is marketing itself to tourists faster than it is improving the visitor experience, raising concerns about hotel pricing competitiveness and the sustainability of initiatives like the Visit Ghana partnership with Sunderland Football Club.
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Member of Parliament for Evalue Ajomoro Gwira Kofi Arko Nokoe commissioned the "Long Live Nkrumah's Freedom Arch" at Ayisakro, Axim Junction, on September 21 as part of activities marking Ghana's first President's 117th birthday anniversary. The MP plans broader heritage preservation efforts in Axim, including renovating Dr Nkrumah's former residence, preserving historical sites related to Paa Grant and philosopher Anton Wilhelm Amo, and developing a heritage-tourism circuit to attract visitors and create jobs.
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An ICE agent shot and wounded Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, a 28-year-old Venezuelan national, in Austin, Texas on Sunday. Local officials and protesters are demanding answers and an independent investigation, with the mayor calling for transparency about the incident.
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Earl Spencer told the BBC that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's media treatment contains "echoes" of what his sister Princess Diana experienced, describing press coverage as a "cancerous influence" and urging people to learn from Diana's example.
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Apple Executive Chair Tim Cook told Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese that the government's social media curbs are "world-leading," following a meeting at Apple Park. Australia recently banned social media for children under 16 and introduced new measures allowing users to choose their feed content.
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Ghana and Panama have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to formally commence bilateral political consultations, with a focus on maritime affairs, cocoa production, enhanced trade, and mutual technical assistance in the extractive sector, Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa announced at the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
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A Zimbabwean journalist's media accreditation has been suspended for one year for repeated breaches of professional standards in reporting on Chinese companies and investments. Five other journalists have been warned over reporting portraying Chinese investments in an unduly negative manner, and Zimbabwe has lodged a complaint with the US Embassy alleging that an embassy official has been sponsoring journalists producing critical reports on Chinese investments.
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Dr Kofi Akamani, a 48-year-old lecturer at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, was fatally shot near Murphysboro on Saturday; his 35-year-old wife Betty has been arrested in connection with the incident and faces multiple charges.
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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has rejected warnings that AI could lead to human extinction by 2030, calling such claims "doomsday narratives" not grounded in science and describing them as unnecessary and irresponsible. Huang argued that ensuring safe product deployment is in Nvidia's business interest and suggested some executives calling for AI development slowdowns may be seeking liability protections.
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An opinion piece reflects on Kwame Nkrumah's enduring impact: though he died physically, his ideas, institutions, and example—particularly Ghana's 1957 independence—continue to shape Ghana and Africa. His achievement transformed colonial freedom from aspiration to precedent, enabling other African nations to begin from a stronger psychological starting point.
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An opinion piece reflecting on Ghana's Founder's Day, questioning whether the nation is meaningfully progressing toward the vision Kwame Nkrumah set with his declaration "We face neither East nor West; we face forward," and arguing that celebrating the day requires honest examination of what Ghana has done with the freedom and possibilities handed to it.
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