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The Ghanaian Times
… Their 2-0 win over Cape Verde saw them climb to cloud nine but when Cameroon edged them 1-0 and outplayed them in every aspect, the result brought them back to earth. …
Evelyn Badu: The making of a star from SeikwaThe Ghanaian Times
… The participating countries included Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central Africa Republic, Congo, Cote d’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of Congo, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone and Togo. …
Harakati delegates discuss African integration in AccraThe Ghanaian Times
A new CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations champion will be crowned in Morocco after Cameroon edged defending champions Nigeria 1-0 in a fiercely contested quarterfinal to secure their place in the last four and qualify for the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027. …
New African champions guaranteed as Cameroon eliminates NigeriaJoy Online
… Malawi join Algeria, Cameroon and Morocco as Africa’s four automatic qualifiers for next year’s 32-team World Cup in Brazil. …
Malawi beat Ghana to book first-ever place at Women’s World CupJoy Online
Algeria, Morocco, Cameroon and Malawi have all qualified for the 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil. …
African quartet secure Women’s World Cup placesJoy Online
… Ghana came into the fixture as runners-up in Group D after finishing behind Cameroon, while Malawi finished ahead of Nigeria and Zambia in Group C. …
WAFCON 2026: Black Queens miss out on automatic 2027 World Cup qualification after 2-1 loss to MalawiJoy Online
… Kim Lars Bjorkegren made two changes to the Black Queens lineup that faced Cameroon in their second game, with Comfort Yeboah and Evelyn Badu coming into the team. …
WAFCON 2026: Black Queens through to quarterfinals after draw with MaliThe Ghanaian Times
… Mali, however, started on a jerky note, losing their opening game to Cameroon in an entertaining game. …
WAFCON 2026: Black Queens, Mali in do-or-die battle todayJoy Online
… Dr Asah-Asante referenced countries including Algeria, Cameroon, Chad, Djibouti, Gabon, Guinea, Malawi and Namibia, where third-term extensions have occurred, arguing that such developments have often been associated with democratic challenges. …
Third-term agenda has never served Africa well – Dr Asah-Asante cautionsDaily Guide
… Cape Verde qualified for the World Cup for the first time ahead of Cameroon and the debutants proved to be the underdog story of this year’s finals. …
Cape Verde Coach Bubista Resigns To Join Moroccan ClubPresident Paul Biya returned to Cameroon on Thursday after more than 10 weeks abroad, his longest recorded absence since taking power more than four decades ago. The 93-year-old's extended stay fuelled speculation about his health and capacity to govern, though authorities had said he would return.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
President Paul Biya returned to Cameroon on Thursday after more than 10 weeks abroad, his longest recorded absence since taking power more than four decades ago. The 93-year-old's extended stay fuelled speculation about his health and capacity to govern, though authorities had said he would return.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
More than 100 people died when an artisanal gold mine collapsed in the village of Zamboye near the Cameroon border on Tuesday. A prosecutor confirmed the collapse but said death toll and other details were still being established, with rescue efforts continuing and an investigation to follow.
20 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Liberia has agreed to accept up to 1,200 third-country deportees from the United States over the next 12 months, with the first group of 20 expected to arrive on Thursday. The deportees are individuals the U.S. cannot legally send to their home countries after immigration judges determined they faced risk of torture or abuse there; they will be received as guests who can apply for Liberian asylum.
19 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Policymakers misdiagnose so-called "ungoverned spaces" in Africa—territories where formal state authority appears absent—as institutional voids prone to violence and extremism. In reality, these areas are governed differently through alternative authorities and institutional arrangements; the question is not whether governance exists, but who governs and for whose interests.
19 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Cameroon defeated Malawi 3-0 in the CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations final, with Marie Ngah scoring twice and Naomi Ndjoah Eto once, to claim the continental crown for the first time and end three previous final defeats.
18 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Cameroon won the Women's Africa Cup of Nations for the first time, beating Malawi 3-0 in the final with Marie Ngah scoring twice and Naomi Ndjoah Eto adding a goal. The victory ended three previous final defeats for Cameroon.
16 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Paul Biya, who has ruled Cameroon since 1982 and is one of the world's longest-serving leaders, left on June 7 for what his office described as a "brief private stay in Europe" and has not returned in two months. His absence has revived questions about his health and governance of the country, though a government spokesman confirmed he was in Geneva, Switzerland and not hospitalized.
16 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Maverick Research's retail audit data for the first half of 2026 shows Ghana delivered the strongest regional performance, with volumes up 8.9% and value growing 15.6%, driven by easing inflation, a stronger cedi, and improved purchasing power that enabled consumers to buy more essential goods.
15 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Paul Biya, 93 and president of Cameroon since 1982, left on June 7 for what his office called a "brief private stay in Europe" and has not returned in two months, prompting questions about his health and who is running the country in his absence.
15 August 2026 · Joy Online →
WAFCON debutants Malawi will face Cameroon in the Women African Cup of Nations final on Sunday at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat, Morocco, with the winner taking home USD 2 million and the prestigious trophy.
14 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Evelyn Badu, born in Seikwa in Ghana's Bono region, has become a globally renowned footballer. She joined Hasaacas Ladies under mentorship from former Ghana captain Samira Suleman, and helped the team to their first league title since 2015.
13 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Delegates from 17 African countries gathered in Accra for the fourth International Annual Conference of Harakati Za Muungano, discussing economic restructuring, political reforms, and African integration. The conference aims to prepare university leaders to work toward eliminating colonial borders and trade barriers, with speakers noting Africa's relatively low share of global trade and intra-African trade compared to other regions.
13 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Cameroon beat defending champions Nigeria 1-0 in a quarterfinal of the CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, securing a place in the semifinals and qualification for the FIFA Women's World Cup Brazil 2027. The winning goal came from 20-year-old Myriam Maeva Nyadjou in the 19th minute.
11 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Malawi defeated Ghana 2-1 in a Women's Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final on Sunday, securing their first-ever place at the Women's World Cup. The victory also means Malawi will face Algeria in Wednesday's semi-final, while Nigeria's elimination opens the possibility of two additional African representatives through a play-off route.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Algeria, Morocco, Cameroon and Malawi have qualified for the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil by reaching the semi-finals of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Four quarter-final losers—Ghana, Ivory Coast, Nigeria and South Africa—can still qualify through intercontinental play-offs in November and December.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Black Queens lost 2-1 to Malawi in the WAFCON 2026 quarterfinals, missing automatic qualification to the 2027 Women's World Cup. A late Rose Kadzere goal decided the match at Al Madina Stadium in Rabat on August 9.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations after drawing 1-1 with Mali on Thursday, with Evelyn Badu scoring in the first half and Mali equalizing from a free kick in the second.
6 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Black Queens play Mali in a final Group D qualifier of the 2026 Women African Cup of Nations in Morocco, with both teams on three points from two matches each; the winner advances to the quarter-finals, the loser is eliminated.
6 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
A University of Ghana political science lecturer cautioned against third-term presidential agendas, citing negative experiences in Algeria, Cameroon, Chad, Djibouti, Gabon, Guinea, Malawi and Namibia where such extensions have created democratic tensions. While individuals have the constitutional right to seek court interpretation, he argued Ghana must learn from other African countries' experiences to protect its democratic stability.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Bubista Pedro Leitão Brito has resigned as Cape Verde head coach to join Moroccan club RS Berkane on a two-year deal. The 56-year-old guided Cape Verde to the World Cup last 32, where they lost 3-2 to Argentina, and previously reached the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals.
5 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana's Black Queens have returned to training after their Group C match against Cameroon, focusing on preparations for a decisive final group match against Mali. With qualification to the knockout stage still at stake, the team is refining tactics under head coach Kim Lars Björkegren ahead of the must-win encounter.
5 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Cameroon's President Paul Biya, absent from public view for two months since departing June 7, has reshuffled senior military staff including promoting the head of the Presidential Guard to brigadier general and replacing commanders in four of five joint military regions. The 93-year-old leader's prolonged overseas stay has fuelled speculation about his health and ability to govern, though his government spokesman stated the president is alive and will return soon.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Several athletes have gone missing after competing at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, with Police Scotland receiving reports of athletes "unaccounted for." Four members of the Ugandan boxing squad did not return home, with reports indicating they intended to seek asylum in Scotland.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Black Queens have resumed training following their Group C match against Cameroon, with focus on their final group game against Mali. With quarter-final qualification still possible, the squad is preparing for what is described as a decisive encounter to secure a knockout-stage spot.
4 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Bubista has resigned as Cape Verde head coach to sign a two-year deal with Moroccan club RS Berkane. Bubista guided Cape Verde to the World Cup last 32 last month and to the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals.
4 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Black Queens fell to a 1-0 defeat against Cameroon in their second Group C match at the 2026 CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations, with a first-half penalty proving decisive. The Queens must win their final group match to keep their knockout-stage hopes alive.
4 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana's senior women's national team suffered a 1-0 defeat to Cameroon in their second Group C match at the 2026 CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations, with Cameroon scoring from a first-half penalty. The Black Queens created several opportunities in the second half but were unable to break through the Cameroonian defence, leaving them needing a positive result against Mali to advance to the knockout stage.
4 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's national women's football team lost 1-0 to Cameroon in their second Group C match at the 2026 CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations, with the goal coming from a converted penalty in the first half. Coach Kim Lars Björkegren's side pressed hard in the second half but could not find an equalizer, leaving their qualification hopes dependent on the final group fixture.
3 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana suffered their first defeat at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, losing 1-0 to Cameroon on Sunday. Marie Gisele Ngah Manga scored a first-half penalty to secure the win for Cameroon in Group D.
2 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Deputy Minister for Finance called First Atlantic Bank's expansion into Liberia a milestone in African economic integration and evidence that Ghanaian financial institutions are increasingly competing across borders. He characterized the move as African capital investing in Africa and part of President Mahama's commitment to enabling Ghanaian businesses to become regional and global champions.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →