… Mr Muqthar noted that terrorism was previously viewed largely as a distant threat from countries such as Mali, but the situation had changed significantly, particularly with the spread of extremist violence in Burkina Faso. …
… The countries include Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Cabo Verde, The Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone and Togo. …
… The Ghana Premier League side will face the Malian cup champions in the second leg of their CAF Confederation Cup preliminary round with hope of turning around the tie. …
… Under the proposed system, containers from Tema would be transported by rail to Mpakadan, transferred onto barges on the Volta Lake to Buipe, and then conveyed by road to northern Ghana and landlocked countries, including Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger. …
… It would create more job opportunities for the locals.” He noted that the Techiman Central Market already hosts traders from neighbouring countries including Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, and Ivory Coast, describing it as “one of the most vibrant markets in the country”. …
… Korsah admitted the result was not what the team had hoped for but said they remain confident of making amends in Ghana. “It’s a good [feeling],” Korsah told Nations’ media team in Mali. …
Ghana FA Cup champions Nations FC have been handed a difficult start to their CAF Confederation Cup campaign after suffering a narrow 1-0 defeat to FC Diarra of Mali in the first leg of their preliminary-round tie. …
… Mr Pratt said African countries must prioritise their own sovereignty and interests, particularly in confronting conflicts and insurgencies affecting the Sahel states of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger. …
… The Ghanaian side have been drawn against Mali’s FC Diarra in the first leg of the preliminary round, with the match scheduled for Saturday, September 5, in Bamako. …
President John Mahama says the Christian community has the capacity to finance the National Cathedral without taxpayers' money, suggesting that if Christians each contributed GH¢1,000, sufficient resources could be raised. He also raised concerns about the project's location, citing proximity to Parliament, the International Conference Centre, Greater Accra Regional Hospital, and the National Theatre.
President John Mahama says the Christian community has the capacity to finance the National Cathedral without taxpayers' money, suggesting that if Christians each contributed GH¢1,000, sufficient resources could be raised. He also raised concerns about the project's location, citing proximity to Parliament, the International Conference Centre, Greater Accra Regional Hospital, and the National Theatre.
The West Africa Centre for Counter-Extremism warns that Ghana is now closer to terrorism threats than ever before, citing extremist violence spreading across the Sahel and into Burkina Faso near Ghana's borders, combined with internal socioeconomic vulnerabilities including unemployment and economic insecurity.
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ghanaian citizens can travel to at least 41 countries across Africa, the Caribbean and other regions without obtaining a visa in advance under visa waiver arrangements, though permitted stay durations vary—most offer up to 90 days, while Grenada, Maldives and Zambia allow 30 days.
Nations FC defender Dennis Korsah has expressed confidence in an improved performance for the team's second leg against Malian cup champions Diarra in the CAF Confederation Cup preliminary round, after losing the first leg 1-0 in Mali. The Ghana Premier League side will face Diarra on Sunday, September 13, at the Accra Sports Stadium.
Ghana's government is developing an integrated rail, inland water, and road transport system to decongest highways and the Port of Tema. The plan routes cargo by rail from Tema to Mpakadan, then by lake transport to Buipe, and finally by road to northern Ghana and landlocked neighbours including Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger.
The Bono East Regional Minister Francis Owusu Antwi has inspected the ongoing Techiman 24-hour economy model market project and expressed satisfaction with the pace and quality of construction work, just over three months after contractors took over the site. He said the rehabilitation would improve businesses, spur socio-economic growth, create job opportunities, and attract investment to the region.
Nations FC defender Dennis Korsah said the Ghanaian FA Cup champions remain confident they can recover from a 1-0 first-leg defeat to FC Diarra in the CAF Confederation Cup preliminary round and win the return leg in Ghana.
Ghana FA Cup champions Nations FC suffered a 1-0 defeat to FC Diarra of Mali in the first leg of their CAF Confederation Cup preliminary-round tie, with the goal coming in the 55th minute. Nations FC must overturn the deficit in the second leg to progress.
Veteran journalist Kwesi Pratt Jnr has urged African youth to reject externally driven political narratives and unite to challenge exploitation, neocolonialism, and extraction of the continent's natural resources. He criticized African governments for entering defence and intelligence cooperation agreements with Western powers and external actors, arguing that African countries should prioritise their own sovereignty and interests.
The Ministry of Sports and Recreation has sent goodwill messages to Medeama SC and Nations FC ahead of their CAF inter-club competition openers. Medeama will host TP Mazembe in the CAF Champions League preliminary round on September 6, while Nations FC face Mali's FC Diarra in the CAF Confederation Cup preliminary round on September 5.
An analysis argues that social media platforms are fundamentally changing how Africans determine who governs them, replacing traditional military coups with a new form of state capture built on narratives and information control rather than barracks seizures.
The Africa Prosperity Dialogues 2027 will take place January 27–29 at the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City, themed "The Borderless Africa We Want: Move Freely. Pay Seamlessly. Trade More." The venue change from the Accra International Conference Centre—which is undergoing refurbishment—will limit attendance to about 1,000 people, compared to 6,400 at the previous edition.
The Deputy Presidential Spokesperson warned that failure to maintain information integrity could amplify social divisions and expose Ghana to security threats, citing a pattern in Sahel countries where information manipulation weakened public trust in institutions.
Japan Motors Trading Company Limited has appointed Amine Kabbara as Managing Director, succeeding Salem Kalmoni who has been promoted to Group Chief Executive Officer of Japan Motors Network. Kabbara, who brings over 16 years of professional experience in the automotive sector, previously served as General Manager for Sales and Marketing.
Medeama SC defeated Nations FC 2-0 to win the 2026 Champion of Champions title, with goals from Fatawu Sulemana and Emmanuel Annor securing the Ghana Premier League champions their first silverware ahead of the 2026/27 season.
Ghana is engaging multiple foreign powers—Russia, the US, China, the EU, and the UK—in negotiations over trade, investment, energy, defence, and mineral exploration, reflecting a strategy of diplomatic diversification rather than alignment with a single partner. The article examines how Ghana uses its resources and strategic position to bargain with competing powers while managing the risk of shifting dependence rather than achieving genuine autonomy.
The Pan-African Progressive Front will host a Youth Forum on Debt and Reparations titled "Africa's Freedom Is In Our Hands" on September 5 at the University of Ghana, with an estimated 200 participants expected to examine debt, colonial extraction, reparations, and the CFA Franc's role in Africa's economy.
Russia's African Corps assisted Nigerien forces in repelling a Saturday attempted coup in the capital Niamey, according to Moscow's foreign ministry. The rebellion was contained, and authorities say the situation is now under control of President Gen Abdourahmane Tiani.
A European Broadcasting Union investigation found that a 532-member WhatsApp group called "Traders of Greater Europe" was used to launder hundreds of millions of euros in cash for organized crime and extremism, including funding to Islamic State militants in Syria. The chat, which contained over 82,000 messages between February and December 2022, used the hawala transfer system to arrange cross-border cash transfers with no paper trail.
Niger's military ruler Abdourahamane Tiani's government reasserted control of a key airbase in Niamey after mutinous soldiers attacked on Saturday, amid broader jihadist insurgency challenges. The airbase hosts military aircraft, drones, a counter-terrorism unit of the Alliance of Sahel States, and Russian and Italian forces.
Northshore Apparel Ghana Limited has announced a three-phase expansion plan for its industrial park in Savelugu that will establish a fabric mill and cotton outgrower scheme across northern Ghana and neighbouring countries, aiming to create an integrated textile value chain enabling Ghana to export finished clothing instead of raw cotton.
QNET's Global Compliance Officer has appealed to pastors and religious organisations to warn their members against fake job and travel schemes falsely attributed to QNET, stating the company is a legitimate direct selling business. QNET is working with Ghana's Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) to combat scammers misusing the QNET brand; a July operation by EOCO rescued and arrested 44 foreign nationals connected to a travel scam syndicate.
The Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority Board Chairman said the GPHA has demonstrated resilience and strategic vision over four decades through infrastructure expansion, technological adoption and operational efficiency improvements, positioning Ghana's ports as critical gateways for trade and regional integration.
World-famous Malian musician Salif Keïta has cancelled performances at South Africa's Macufe festival next month, citing what he calls "xenophobic violence" against African migrants. The 77-year-old said he could not ignore reports of attacks on migrants seeking work, safety, and dignity.
Malian musician Salif Keïta has cancelled his performances at South Africa's Macufe festival next month, citing reports of xenophobic violence against African migrants. The 77-year-old said he could not ignore attacks on migrants seeking work, safety, and dignity, describing the cancellation as a rejection of hate.
Students and youth from Ghana and the Alliance of Sahel States will meet in Accra on September 5, 2026, for a forum on colonial debt, reparations and Africa's economic sovereignty, organized by the Pan-African Progressive Front with about 200 participants expected.
Ethiopia has formally submitted its bid to host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations, which would be its first in more than half a century. The bid faces obstacles including ongoing insurgencies in Amhara and Oromia states and threats of renewed civil war with the Tigray region.
Ethiopia has submitted an official bid to host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations, backed by its government, but faces questions about whether it has enough stadiums meeting Confederation of African Football standards for a 24-team tournament. The country had just one approved stadium last season but is building a new international stadium in Addis Ababa.
Ghana has prohibited the export of unrefined gold doré to move beyond supplying raw minerals and instead retain refining and processing activities within the country. The policy aims to formalize the gold-trading industry and ensure more value-generating activities occur locally rather than abroad.
Western Rod and Wire Limited has called for greater recognition of existing local manufacturers as Ghana develops its integrated aluminium industry. The company, which has manufactured aluminium rod in Ghana since 2005, says it has sufficient production capacity to meet Ghana's cable manufacturing industry's requirements and has reduced dependence on imported aluminium rod.