Stephen Eustaquio scored a dramatic winner in the second minute of injury time as co-hosts Canada defeated South Africa to move into the last 16 of the World Cup for the first time. …
… Elsewhere, Senegal, who finished third will face Belgium, DR Congo are set to play England, Côte d’Ivoire take on Norway, and South Africa will battle hosts Canada for a place in the last 16. …
… Supporters from Ghana have been among the most visible and vibrant fan groups at the tournament, travelling across the United States and Canada in large numbers while filling stadiums with drumming, singing and the country’s iconic red, gold and green colours. …
… The tournament is also making history as the first FIFA World Cup to be jointly hosted by three countries on the same continent—the United States, Canada, and Mexico. …
… The movement of the tournament to the United States, Canada and Mexico makes the role of supporter groups even more crucial in 2026 as the Ghanaian community is active and visible in these countries. …
… ffirmed his commitment to supporting Ghana’s World Cup campaign when his company, Engineers and Planners, donated US$5 million during a national fundraising campaign launched to support Ghana’s participation at the tournament, which is being co-hosted by the United States, Canada …
… When Canadian authorities refused to grant Thomas Partey entry into Canada for Ghana’s opening match against Panama, I immediately had one prediction. …
… Subsequent missions to Macfrut in Italy and to Salon International de l’Alimentation (SIAL) in Canada, the largest international food and beverage trade show, he said, generated additional orders of more than $150 million and $100 million, respectively. …
… An assistant professor in data science analytics at Calgary University in Canada is leading an international student conference on AI, data science, and analytics. …
… Subsequent missions to Macfrut in Italy and to Salon International de l’Alimentation (SIAL) in Canada, the largest international food and beverage trade show, he said, generated additional orders of more than $150 million and $100 million, respectively. …
The Ghana Investment Promotion Authority is conducting a five-day Regional Investment Roadshow (July 27–31, 2026) in Bono, Bono East and Ahafo regions to identify investment-ready projects in agribusiness, logistics, eco-tourism and value-added manufacturing. The three regions have attracted 57 registered companies with US$383.65 million in foreign direct investment since January 1994, with Bono East leading at US$266.9 million across 15 projects driven mainly by agriculture.
The Ghana Investment Promotion Authority is conducting a five-day Regional Investment Roadshow (July 27–31, 2026) in Bono, Bono East and Ahafo regions to identify investment-ready projects in agribusiness, logistics, eco-tourism and value-added manufacturing. The three regions have attracted 57 registered companies with US$383.65 million in foreign direct investment since January 1994, with Bono East leading at US$266.9 million across 15 projects driven mainly by agriculture.
An opinion piece argues that a proposal for Ghana to assume majority ownership of the Tarkwa Gold Mine after Gold Fields' lease expires in 2027 would be impractical and distract from the real causes of underdevelopment in mining communities, citing the mine's scale and sophistication as a challenge to state acquisition.
A jury at the Accra High Court requested that Safina Adizatu Mohammed remove her nose mask while in the dock because they could not see her face, though she could see theirs. The trial judge ordered her to remove the mask when entering the dock and replace it afterwards, after her counsel explained she was wearing it due to illness. Mohammed is standing trial for the alleged murder of her boyfriend, Frank Kofi Osei, and has pleaded not guilty.
Joy Online reports that "revenge porn"—the non-consensual sharing of intimate images—is a fast-growing form of online abuse in Ghana that has affected public figures and private citizens, damaging reputations and mental health. The article argues that distributing such images without consent constitutes a criminal act deserving legal consequences.
Professor Nii Odoi Yemoh has called on Ghanaians to remember the Battle of Katamanso (also known as the Battle of Dodowa), fought on August 7, 1826, which brought together the Asante Empire against a coalition of coastal states including the Ga-Adangbe, Fante, Akuapem, Denkyira, Wassa, Ningo, Krobo, and Ada, transforming the political landscape of the then Gold Coast and influencing the course of Ghana's history.
US President Donald Trump defended his tariffs at a General Motors plant in Michigan, claiming they are reinvigorating the auto industry and forcing companies to relocate operations to the US. Michigan, a key battleground state heavily reliant on Canada, has seen job growth slow to a crawl and faces some of the highest unemployment in the country, as US-Canada tariff tensions escalate ahead of a planned August increase to 50% on some Canadian goods.
Ramatu Quaye lost via unanimous decision to Canada's Amber-Jane Wall in a Flyweight round-of-16 bout, being knocked down three times. All three Ghanaian women boxers competing at the tournament have now failed to win their contests.
The University of Health and Allied Sciences held its 4th International Day, bringing together students, staff, diplomats and international partners to celebrate cultural diversity and strengthen global academic partnerships through cultural performances, music, dance and international cuisine.
A GlobalInfo Analytics poll found that 42 per cent of Ghanaian voters disagree with the government's decision to extradite Fredrick Kumi ("Abu Trica") to the USA before completion of his appeal process, while 29 per cent agreed and 29 per cent had no opinion. The High Court in Accra had approved Abu Trica's extradition to face trial over an alleged romance fraud scheme involving approximately US$8 million.
Ghanaian boxer Amadu Mohammed defeated Eriu Temakau of Kiribati in the men's bantamweight 55kg round at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, advancing to the quarter-final after the referee stopped the contest in 1:54 seconds. Mohammed will next face England's Ellis Trowbridge for a semi-final spot.
Nineteen-year-old Gabriel Langton fell three metres from the horizontal bar during the opening day of gymnastics at the Commonwealth Games and was taken to hospital for scans, but was discharged the same evening with no serious injury. His team-mates won silver in the team event.
Disputes over the ownership and use of government child benefits, such as Canada's Child Benefit, have emerged as a hidden source of family conflict within immigrant communities in North America, sometimes causing children to sever ties with parents.
Hong Wang and Yu Deng became the first Chinese to win the Fields Medal, regarded as mathematics' equivalent of the Nobel Prize, for solving problems that have baffled mathematicians for more than a century. Wang, 35, is only the third woman to receive the honour.
Twenty-five Ghanaians who travelled to Canada for the FIFA World Cup 2026 submitted asylum applications, according to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. They were among 175 asylum claims made by foreign visitors from 26,111 people who had received temporary residence approval linked to the tournament.
The US has imposed duties ranging from 10% to 12.5% on around 60 trading partners, including the UK, China, EU, Canada, Japan, and India, over claims they failed to properly stop forced labour imports. The tariffs, which take effect Friday, represent the latest escalation in the global trade war reignited by President Trump.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said "everything is on the table" as Canada prepares a response to US tariffs of 50% on roughly C$20bn of Canadian imports set to take effect on 19 August. Options include diversifying trade away from the US and supporting sectors most exposed to the tariffs, though Carney did not specify potential punitive measures.
Ghana has only 16 neurologists and 18 MRI machines serving a population of roughly 35 million, with only 2 of those MRI machines in state-owned hospitals currently functional. The article, published ahead of World Brain Day (22 July 2026), argues that access to neurological care remains limited for most Ghanaians.
The Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, has pledged full support for the government's 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Programme, calling it critical for Ghana's economic transformation and urging businesses, investors, and development partners to rally behind its implementation.
The US president has singled out Canada's dairy supply management system—which sets production quotas, prices, and import controls—as one of three main irritants justifying a 50% tariff on $20 billion worth of Canadian goods effective in August. Canadian politicians say the system is non-negotiable, with Quebec's premier and the US-Canada Trade Minister describing it as central to Canada's economy and rural communities.
Canada has cancelled a planned joint celebration with the U.S. for the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge between Windsor, Ontario, and Detroit, citing trade threats from President Donald Trump. The $4.7-billion bridge is still scheduled to open to traffic on July 27, but Canada will mark the milestone separately with a domestic celebration on July 24.
US President Donald Trump has imposed a 50% tariff on a wide range of goods imported from Canada in retaliation for what he called "unequal treatment" of US cars, dairy and alcohol. Prime Minister Mark Carney said he had spoken to Trump and both leaders agreed to "intensify" trade talks, but warned "all options" were on the table in terms of how Canada could respond.
An opinion piece argues that dual nationals serve as bridges for diaspora capital, remittances, and institution-building that have driven Ghana's economic development—citing examples like Databank and Ashesi University—and contends that excluding them would forfeit a critical source of development finance.
US President Donald Trump has imposed a 50% tariff on a wide range of goods imported from Canada in retaliation for what he called "unequal treatment" of US cars, dairy and alcohol. Key exports such as energy, potash, critical minerals and fish will be spared, and the duties take effect in 30 days.
US President Donald Trump has imposed a 50% tariff on a wide range of goods imported from Canada, citing unequal treatment of US cars, dairy and alcohol. The duties take effect within 30 days, though energy, potash, critical minerals and fish will be spared.
Canada announced it will temporarily bar foreign nationals who visited the Democratic Republic of the Congo within the last 21 days, effective July 20, to curb spread of the Ebola outbreak. The move conflicts with WHO guidance against broad travel restrictions during public health emergencies.
FIFA's social media protection service identified and removed more than seven million harmful posts and comments during the 2026 World Cup, a fourteen-fold increase from 470,000 at the 2022 tournament. The service also reported more than 200,000 abusive and threatening posts compared to 19,600 from Qatar 2022.
The United Nations Population Fund Regional Director for West and Central Africa, Dr Sennen Hounton, has arrived in Ghana for a five-day official visit (19–23 July 2026) combining bilateral engagements with participation in the African Union Extraordinary Health Summit in Accra. The visit aims to strengthen collaboration on reproductive health, gender equality, youth empowerment and universal health coverage.
Spain's training session before the World Cup final was cancelled on Saturday after heavy thunderstorms hit New York and New Jersey, with the Spanish federation confirming the suspension followed US storm safety protocol. Argentina were able to train after a 45-minute delay, and the two sides will meet in the final on Sunday at the New York New Jersey Stadium.
Ghana's Constitution Review Commission (2011) documented widespread frustration over systemic delays in case disposal across courts and tribunals, rejecting quick-fix legislative timeframe amendments in favor of deep institutional reform.
Nine of Africa's 10 representatives in the expanded 48-team World Cup tournament progressed from the group stage, but all were eliminated in the knockout rounds, with several losing in the closing minutes of matches. This marked the continent's strongest group-stage performance yet, but ended in disappointment as African teams failed to advance further.