… Norway transformed temporary oil revenues into one of the world’s largest sovereign wealth funds, preserving wealth for generations yet unborn rather than consuming it in the present. …
… She said Transparency International Ghana joined efforts in December to support a resolution tabled by Norway, which was eventually backed by more than 60 countries. …
… He has won 93 caps and was part of the England squad who finished third at this summer’s World Cup, starting the quarter-final victory against Norway and 2-1 semi-final defeat by Argentina.
… Former British number one Jack Draper is planning to reunite with American Jessica Pegula after they made the 2025 semi-finals, while Poland’s Iga Swiatek and Norway’s Casper Ruud – last year’s runners-up – will also team up again. …
… They are conversations that I’m not part of.” Guimaraes has been on holiday with his family following Brazil’s last-16 exit from the World Cup at the hands of Norway this month. …
… And despite a World Cup last-16 exit at the hands of Norway, the Brazilian Football Confederation confirmed the 67-year-old will remain in charge of the five-time world champions. …
Africa records the world's highest road traffic fatality rate, with an estimated 225,000 deaths in a recent year, accounting for nearly a fifth of global road deaths despite owning barely three per cent of the world's vehicles. The World Health Organisation estimates road crashes kill approximately 1.19 million people yearly globally, with road traffic injuries the leading cause of death among young people aged 5–29.
Africa records the world's highest road traffic fatality rate, with an estimated 225,000 deaths in a recent year, accounting for nearly a fifth of global road deaths despite owning barely three per cent of the world's vehicles. The World Health Organisation estimates road crashes kill approximately 1.19 million people yearly globally, with road traffic injuries the leading cause of death among young people aged 5–29.
Parliament's Finance Committee chairman Isaac Adongo has warned that Ghana risks weakening its petroleum revenue watchdog, the Public Interest and Accountability Committee, unless its funding is secured by legislation. The concern follows the abolition of the Annual Budget Funding Amount (ABFA), which previously financed PIAC's operations.
The Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) celebrated 15 years of monitoring government compliance with petroleum revenue management laws and promoting public participation and independent assessments to support Parliament and Executive oversight. PIAC Chairman Richard Ellimah said the Committee pursues its mandate through reports, project inspections, public engagement and policy discussions on petroleum revenue management.
Isaac Adongo, chairman of Parliament's Finance Committee, has called for the $1.46 billion Ghana Heritage Fund review—due after 15 years of establishment—to be shielded from political interference, warning that politicians may be tempted to spend petroleum revenues saved for future generations for immediate political gain.
The National Peace Council has urged residents of Naaga in the Kassena-Nankana Municipality to report suspicious persons and activities to security agencies, warning that violent extremist groups are increasingly spreading extremist narratives and hate speech through online platforms.
The National Peace Council has urged residents of Naaga in the Kassena-Nankana Municipality to remain vigilant and report suspicious persons and activities to security agencies to prevent violent extremist groups from gaining a foothold. The council noted that extremist groups increasingly use online platforms to spread extremist narratives, hate speech, and misinformation to influence communities.
King Harald V, 89, has been admitted to hospital and is on two weeks sick leave for fluid retention treatment; he has been treated recently with cortisone for haemolytic anaemia. Crown Prince Haakon, 53, will serve as regent during his father's absence.
Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah has called for an independent public inquiry into the Aksa bribery scandal, arguing that authorities should address systemic failures in Ghana's procurement and anti-corruption systems rather than focus solely on prosecuting individuals. He cited the case as part of a pattern of foreign companies bribing public officials in Ghana, referencing previous scandals including Mabey and Johnson and Airbus.
New Zealand has become the latest nation to withdraw support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino's re-election bid, joining England, Wales, Norway, the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. The withdrawal follows Infantino's aborted plans to sell 20% of the World Cup's commercial rights to private investors, and New Zealand is also seeking an independent review of the FIFA Forward Enterprise Scheme.
Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has commissioned five envoys to represent Ghana in Kuwait, Nigeria, Niger, Norway, and Sierra Leone, tasking them to advance Ghana's foreign policy interests and strengthen bilateral relations. She emphasized that Ghana must maintain visibility in global affairs and adopt a more active approach to international relations amid significant geopolitical changes.
Real Madrid have signed 19-year-old Ivorian winger Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig for a fee worth up to £120m on a seven-year contract. If the full fee is paid, Diomande would become the fourth most expensive player in history and the most expensive African player.
Real Madrid have signed 19-year-old Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig for a fee worth up to £120m on a seven-year contract. If the full amount is paid, Diomande would become the most expensive African player and the fourth most expensive player in history.
An opinion piece argues that repeated recourse to IMF assistance reflects underlying governance and economic problems that countries must address rather than treat the Fund as a permanent emergency resource.
Transparency International Ghana's Executive Director welcomed the Supreme Court's ruling to expand the electoral college within political parties, calling it a step in the right direction to combat vote-buying, but cautioned that it will not alone eliminate the problem as Ghana's democracy has become increasingly vulnerable to money politics.
England defender John Stones has joined Italian champions Inter Milan on a free transfer with a two-year contract after his Manchester City deal expired. The 32-year-old spent 10 years at City, winning multiple trophies including six Premier League titles and the Champions League.
Neymar has officially announced the end of his international career with Brazil, stating he will not play for the Seleção again after more than a decade representing the country. His announcement came after Brazil's World Cup elimination against Norway.
Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka will team up for the US Open mixed doubles on 25 August in New York, one of several high-profile pairings confirmed for the revamped two-day event despite earlier suggestions of a boycott by leading players over Grand Slam revenue demands.
Pep Guardiola has turned down the vacant Italy coaching job, with sources indicating he intends to take "at least one year" out of football after leaving Manchester City. The Catalan coach wants to prioritize his personal life but remains open to international football roles in the future, as several nations have approached him.
Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe says he has had positive conversations with captain Bruno Guimaraes but cannot guarantee his future at the club, after BBC Sport reported that Arsenal are set to make a £70m offer for the Brazil midfielder.
Italy's Football Federation approached Carlo Ancelotti, currently Brazil's manager, before holding talks with Pep Guardiola to fill the national team head coach position vacant since Gennaro Gattuso's resignation in April.
Spain claimed the top spot in the FIFA men's rankings after beating Argentina 1-0, with Morocco reaching a record-high sixth place. Ghana moved up eight places in the latest rankings.
Kylian Mbappe won the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot after scoring 10 goals, finishing ahead of Lionel Messi's eight. The Real Madrid forward is now the top scorer in World Cup history with 22 goals across three tournaments.
During the World Cup in the US, former England captain David Beckham has dominated off-the-pitch marketing, fronting advertising campaigns for 11 brands including McDonald's, Major League Soccer, and Bank of America. Marketing experts attribute his prominence to his broad appeal across demographics and his authentic, down-to-earth persona that translates across football, fashion, entertainment, and business.
Norway has opened a new memorial for the 77 victims of its deadliest peacetime terror attack, which occurred on 22 July 2011 when neo-Nazi Anders Breivik killed eight people with a car bomb in Oslo and shot dead 69 others, mostly teenagers, at a youth camp on Utoeya island. The artwork, called Upholding, features a 12-metre high stone mosaic depicting a bird native to the island and is located in Oslo's government district near the bomb blast site.
Kylian Mbappe won the Golden Boot at the 2026 World Cup with 10 goals in eight games, becoming the first player to win the award twice and extending his men's World Cup all-time top scorer record to 22 goals.
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.
Nine of ten African teams advanced from group stage at the expanded 48-team World Cup tournament, but one after another suffered elimination in closing moments of knockout matches, with goals conceded in the 86th, 89th, 92nd, 93rd minutes and extra time. Only Tunisia failed to advance from the group stage.
Most Ghanaian consumers rarely consider where their fish comes from, how it was caught, or whether it was sustainably harvested, though Ghana is a fish-eating nation where six out of ten homes rely on fish as a protein source.
Former Hearts of Oak boss Mas-Ud Didi Dramani provides a tactical breakdown of England and Argentina's strategies ahead of their 2026 World Cup semi-final clash on Wednesday, with the winner to face Spain in the final.
Police in South Africa are investigating the death of 25-year-old World Cup footballer Jayden Adams, whose body was discovered at a property in Cape Town on Saturday. Authorities have not yet released a cause of death and the family awaits autopsy results.