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Enoch Ntiamoah Siaw

2026-05-072026-08-04

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  1. May 2026
  2. The Ghanaian Times

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    4-day football clinic to empower young talents ends
  3. The Ghanaian Times

    BY ENOCH NTIAMOAH SIAW Follow our WhatsApp Channel now! https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbAjG7g3gvWajUAEX12Q The post Southern Ghana faces flood threat…GMet warns as heavy rains approach appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

    Southern Ghana faces flood threat…GMet warns as heavy rains approach
  4. The Ghanaian Times

    By Enoch Ntiamoah Siaw Follow our WhatsApp Channel now! https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbAjG7g3gvWajUAEX12Q The post UP congratulates Black Princesses on World Cup qualification appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

    UP congratulates Black Princesses on World Cup qualification
  5. The Ghanaian Times

    By Enoch Ntiamoah Siaw The post Kojo Antwi set to headline 2026 Europe Day Golden Jubilee Celebration in Accra appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

    Kojo Antwi set to headline 2026 Europe Day Golden Jubilee Celebration in Accra
Politics

EU to provide defence support for Ghana next year

The News

The European Union has announced plans to scale up support for Ghana's defence and security sector under the European Peace Facility to help contain emerging security challenges and prevent spillover of violent extremism from the Sahel. The announcement followed a meeting between Ghana's Deputy Minister for Defence and an EU delegation led by the EU Ambassador to Ghana.

20 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Monday 20 July

  1. EU to provide defence support for Ghana next year

    The European Union has announced plans to scale up support for Ghana's defence and security sector under the European Peace Facility to help contain emerging security challenges and prevent spillover of violent extremism from the Sahel. The announcement followed a meeting between Ghana's Deputy Minister for Defence and an EU delegation led by the EU Ambassador to Ghana.

    20 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Thursday 9 July

  1. EOCO and INTERPOL tackle cross-border trafficking and scams

    The Economic and Organised Crime Office and INTERPOL have launched a regional workshop in Accra with law enforcement officials from ten West and Central African countries to strengthen intelligence sharing and coordinate joint operations against human trafficking, migrant smuggling and organised scam networks. The workshop focuses on combating the "Model Q" criminal scheme, which combines trafficking, smuggling, fraud and digital recruitment to exploit vulnerable people across borders.

    9 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Tuesday 7 July

  1. Black Stars eliminated from World Cup after loss to Colombia

    Ghana's 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign ended with a 1-0 defeat to Colombia in the Round of 32. Fans blamed the technical team's player selection and the team's cautious tactical approach throughout the tournament.

    7 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Thursday 2 July

  1. Nature-based solutions key to Africa's climate and jobs crisis

    Governments, universities, businesses and communities across Africa are being urged to harness nature-based solutions to address climate change, create jobs and advance sustainable development. At a University of Ghana public lecture, experts said protecting and restoring forests, wetlands, mangroves and healthy soils could reduce climate risks and enhance food security across the continent.

    2 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Friday 19 June

  1. Young Africans must build trust for regional economic integration

    The Founder of the Brazil-Ghana Chamber of Commerce has urged young Africans to actively build trust and relationships to strengthen regional economic integration, arguing that frameworks like AfCFTA and Agenda 2063 depend on mutual trust and cooperation across borders, not just policies and infrastructure.

    19 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Thursday 18 June

  1. S-Inkoom Academy wins promotion to Division Two League

    S-Inkoom Football Academy qualified for the Division Two League after defeating Youthage FC 4-0 to win the Central Region Asemfa Division Three League championship. Founder Samuel Inkoom said the success resulted from the players' and technical team's hard work and discipline, and that the academy aims to develop young footballers and create career opportunities through sport.

    18 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Wednesday 17 June

  1. Ex-footballers, fans predict Ghana's win over Panama

    Former Ghanaian footballers and supporters expect the Black Stars to begin their 2026 FIFA World Cup Group L campaign with a victory over Panama, though some acknowledge the match will be competitive.

    17 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Monday 8 June

  1. S-Inkoom Football Academy aims for Division Two promotion

    Former Black Stars defender Samuel Inkoom says his football academy qualified for the Middle League and is targeting Division Two promotion when they compete this week. The academy focuses on developing young talents from underprivileged backgrounds and creating pathways to professional football locally and in Europe.

    8 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Wednesday 3 June

  1. COCOBOD proposes 10-year jail term for cocoa smugglers

    The Ghana Cocoa Board has submitted a proposal to Cabinet imposing up to 10 years imprisonment, fines of up to five times the value of seized cocoa, and penalties of up to 200,000 units for cocoa smuggling. The measure aims to deter illegal trade, protect Ghana's cocoa sector, and ensure compliance with international standards including the European Union's Deforestation Regulation.

    3 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Monday 25 May

  1. QNET and Manchester City hold four-day football clinic in Accra

    A four-day football clinic held in Accra from Thursday to Sunday at East Legon Astro Turf, organised by QNET in partnership with Manchester City, trained 25 children in professional football and life skills. The programme, led by QNET's Chief Network Development Officer Trevor Kona and supported by Deputy Regional Manager Cherif Bassirou Abdoulaye Sarr, aimed to develop young talent and build character while exposing participants to international training standards.

    25 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  2. Four-day Manchester City football clinic ends in Accra

    A four-day football clinic co-hosted by QNET and Manchester City concluded in Accra, training 25 children in professional football and life skills. The programme, held at East Legon Astro Turf, was designed to develop youth talent and character through international coaching standards.

    25 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Wednesday 20 May

  1. Southern Ghana faces flood risk as heavy rains approach

    The Ghana Meteorological Agency warns that thousands of residents in parts of southern Ghana risk severe flooding and storm-related destruction in the coming weeks if urgent steps are not taken to desilt drains and clear waterways. The agency expects intense rainfall activity across Greater Accra, Central, Ashanti and Eastern regions between June and early July, with coastal communities likely to record some of the heaviest rainfall in the country.

    20 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Tuesday 12 May

  1. UP praises Black Princesses for U-20 World Cup qualification

    The United Party has congratulated Ghana's Black Princesses (U-20 women's national football team) on qualifying for the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup after defeating Uganda in the qualifying final, with a 2-1 first-leg win at home and a draw in Kampala. The party praised the team's determination and patriotism, and called on government to accord women's football the same investment and attention given to the senior men's Black Stars team.

    12 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Thursday 7 May

  1. Kojo Antwi to headline 2026 Europe Day Golden Jubilee in Accra

    Highlife musician Kojo Antwi has been selected as the headline performer for the 2026 Europe Day reception in Accra on May 7, marking 50 years of EU-Ghana partnership since 1976. The event, themed "Golden Bridge," will celebrate diplomatic, trade, and cultural relations between Ghana and the European Union.

    7 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

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