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The Ghanaian Times
… Coach Kassim Ocansey’s side amassed seven points from three matches, recording victories over Togo and Benin before holding hosts Burkina Faso to a draw in their final group fixture. …
Black Starlets face Côte d’Ivoire in WAFU Zone B U-17 semi-finalJoy Online
… This year’s celebration is on the theme, “Anlo, Our Heritage and Our Values: Striving to Build One Ghana for a Better Tomorrow.” The Hogbetsotso Za commemorates the Anlo-Ewe people’s migration from Notsie, in present-day Togo, to their current homeland after escaping the rule of …
Yagbonwura to attend 2026 Hogbetsotso Festival in AnlogaJoy Online
… locally manufactured single-barrel gun, 10 AAA lion cartridges and some quantity of substances suspected to be Indian Hemp. “Investigation further established that the suspect traded his cultivated suspected Indian hemp for the AK-47 Assault rifle to an unidentified man from Togo …
Man arrested for unlawful possession of firearms, suspected Indian hemp in KpandoJoy Online
… Coach Kassim Ocansey’s side collected seven points from three matches, recording victories over Togo and Benin before playing out a goalless draw against hosts Burkina Faso in their final group fixture. …
WAFU B U17: Black Starlets to face Ivory Coast in semi-final clashJoy Online
… Police investigations have established that the suspect allegedly exchanged cultivated Indian hemp for the AK-47 rifle with an unidentified man from Togo. …
Police arrest 31-year-old man over alleged firearms possession, death threats in KpandoJoy Online
… The Starlets secured back-to-back wins over Togo and Benin to qualify for the last four with a game to spare in the group stage. …
WAFU B U17: Black Starlets target AFCON slot after booking semi-final placeJoy Online
… Lomé, Togo — The Executive Chair of the African Trade Chamber (ATC), H.E. Benedicta Lasi, has called for a more ambitious approach to West Africa’s economic transformation, urging governments, regional institutions and development finance organisations to prioritise competitive i …
West Africa must build competitive regional industries, not just expand trade — Benedicta LasiThe Ghanaian Times
… The Black Starlets occupy the top spot in the group after their opening day 1-0 victory over Togo. …
WAFU B U17: Kassim Mingle asks for more as Black Starlets face Benin todayJoy Online
… Togo: Population of 8.6 million | GDP: $11.9 billion | 350 active lawyers | Ratio: ~1:30,000 | Average Salary: 2M–5M CFA ($3,300 to $8,300 USD). …
Is Ghana producing too many lawyers? What is the best lawyer-to-citizen ratio?Daily Guide
David Kwarteng scored the only goal of the game Black Starlets midfielder David Kwarteng made history at the 2026 WAFU Zone B U-17 Championship after scoring the tournament’s first goal in Ghana’s 1-0 victory over Togo on Saturday, October 10, in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. …
Black Starlets Beat Togo 1-0 In WAFU B ChampionshipGovernment Statistician Dr Alhassan Iddrisu says only 7.7% of Ghana's 2.64 million businesses operated formally in 2024, with micro enterprises accounting for about 90% of all businesses. Although unemployment fell from 14.6% in 2023 to 12.8% in 2025, more than 70% of jobs remained informal.
3 hours ago · Joy Online →
Government Statistician Dr Alhassan Iddrisu says only 7.7% of Ghana's 2.64 million businesses operated formally in 2024, with micro enterprises accounting for about 90% of all businesses. Although unemployment fell from 14.6% in 2023 to 12.8% in 2025, more than 70% of jobs remained informal.
3 hours ago · Joy Online →
Ghana recorded 2.64 million business establishments in 2024, with 92% operating informally and 9 in 10 classified as micro businesses, according to the Ghana Statistical Service. Though business establishments nearly tripled between 2014 and 2024, they have grown faster than job creation, with more than 7 in 10 jobs remaining informal.
9 hours ago · Joy Online →
President Mahama expressed Ghana's interest in strengthening energy cooperation with Russia, particularly in solar and nuclear power, ahead of a planned bilateral meeting with Russian President Putin at the Russia-Africa Summit. Mahama said Ghana is exploring alternative energy sources to diversify its energy mix and noted Russia's advanced technology in those areas.
10 hours ago · The Chronicle →
The Chronicle editorial warns that Ebola's spread to Kenya and Nigeria should prompt Ghana to bolster surveillance, early detection, and emergency preparedness, despite no confirmed cases locally. With no vaccine or approved treatment for the Bundibugyo virus strain causing the outbreak, the editorial says Ghana's readiness must extend beyond airport screening.
10 hours ago · The Chronicle →
President John Dramani Mahama said Ghana is looking to strengthen its energy partnership with Russia, particularly in solar and nuclear power, as part of efforts to diversify the country's energy sources. He expressed optimism that a planned bilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin would open new areas of cooperation in energy, investment, and economic development.
28 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The National Project Coordinator of the Gulf of Guinea Northern Regions Social Cohesion Project announced that stalled development projects across northern Ghana and the Oti Region are resuming following resolution of World Bank-supported funding delays. The Ministry of Finance has released funds to facilitate project completion, and contractors are mobilising to return to sites.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Seven fishermen from Ngyiresia, Sekondi, who went missing for 12 days after departing for a fishing expedition on October 9, were rescued on October 21 in Benin territorial waters after their outboard motor failed and currents carried them from Ghana through Togo into Benin. The fishermen described their experience of being adrift at sea with unanswered distress calls and a dangerous storm.
26 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Government has expressed appreciation to the governments of Togo and Benin, and international maritime partners, for coordinating the rescue of seven fishers who went missing for two weeks after an outboard motor failed. The Fisheries Minister said safety at sea is a shared responsibility and the Ministry is in talks with industry giants to procure trackers and other gadgets to make tracing at sea easier.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Seven fishermen from Sekondi spent nearly two weeks stranded at sea after their canoe's outboard motor broke down on October 9, 2026. With provisions exhausted after five days, they survived by catching fish, drinking boiled seawater, and burning parts of their canoe for fuel.
25 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana placed 92nd out of 133 countries in the 2026 Chandler Good Government Index and ninth in Africa, improving from 93rd out of 113 countries in 2024. The improvement was supported by stronger performance in Financial Stewardship and Helping People Rise, though Leadership and Foresight and Attractive Marketplace declined.
23 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana improved its overall score in the 2026 Chandler Good Government Index, ranking 92nd globally and ninth in Africa, driven by stronger performance in Financial Stewardship and Helping People Rise. The improvements suggest government capabilities are translating into tangible benefits including better access to education and healthcare.
23 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
Seven fishermen who went missing for two weeks after their canoe's motor failed were rescued and returned to Tema following a joint international search effort involving the Ghana Navy, Air Force, and navies from Togo and Benin. They had drifted into Togolese and Beninese waters after setting out from Sekondi toward Axim on October 9.
22 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Seven fishermen reported missing on October 18, 2026 were rescued on October 21 in Benin territorial waters by local fishermen. The Marine Police Command is coordinating with the Ghana Navy and counterparts in Benin and Togo for their safe repatriation to Ghana.
22 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
An Ebola case isolated in Nigeria's Abuja has prompted concerns in Ghana given the countries' proximity. The article calls for Ghana's health authorities to activate response measures and engage previous COVID-19 protocols, without politicizing the response.
22 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Seven fishermen from the canoe Second Chance, who departed Sekondi Fishing Harbour on October 9 and went missing after engine failure, were rescued by local fishermen in Benin on October 21. Efforts are underway to repatriate them to Ghana through coordination between Ghana's Marine Police Command, Ghana Navy, and their counterparts in Benin and Togo.
22 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Seven Ghanaian fishers stranded at sea for more than a week were rescued in a coordinated operation involving the navies of Ghana, Togo and Benin off Beninese waters. The crew of the Second Chance, whose engine failed during a fishing expedition from Sekondi, had drifted more than 120 nautical miles offshore.
22 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Seven crew members of the fishing canoe Second Chance, reported missing on Sunday October 18 after failing to return from a fishing expedition offshore Axim, have been located within Togolese territorial waters. Contact has been established with the crew, and Ghanaian authorities are engaging their Togolese counterparts to facilitate their safe return.
21 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Overlord of the Mamprugu Traditional Area has filed a contempt-of-court application against four people over the enskinment of Melchizedek Musah Jamung as Bunkpurugu chief on September 14, 2026, arguing the installation violated an ongoing legal dispute and his sole authority to install chiefs in that area.
21 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Savannah Regional Command of the Ghana Immigration Service arrested a 34-year-old Nigerian national, Prince James, for alleged human trafficking in Clooth, an illegal mining community in the Bole District. According to the victim, a syndicate operated across West Africa transported her from Nigeria through Togo and Benin to Ghana's Aflao border, then to the Savannah Region where the suspect moved her to the community to work as a sex worker.
21 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Black Starlets will face Ivory Coast in the semi-finals of the 2026 WAFU Zone B U17 Championship on Tuesday, with a place in the final and qualification for the 2027 U17 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco at stake. Ghana topped Group A with an unbeaten record and seven points from three matches, while Ivory Coast finished second in Group B.
19 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana's U-17 national team advanced to the semi-finals of the 2026 WAFU Zone B U-17 Championship after drawing goalless with Burkina Faso, and will face Côte d'Ivoire tomorrow at 4:00 p.m. with a place in the final and qualification for the U-17 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco at stake.
19 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Overlord of the Gonja Kingdom will visit Anloga in November 2026 to attend the Hogbetsotso Za festival and deliver a speech at the grand durbar. The visit is intended to strengthen cultural ties between the Gonja and Anlo people.
18 October 2026 · Joy Online →
A 31-year-old man, Saviour Dzadze, was arrested in Kpando on October 14th after police found an AK-47 assault rifle, a pump-action shotgun, a locally manufactured single-barrel gun, ammunition, and substances suspected to be Indian hemp at his residence. The arrest followed a death threat complaint and investigation revealed the suspect traded cultivated Indian hemp for the assault rifle to an unidentified man from Togo.
18 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's U17 side will face Ivory Coast in the semi-finals of the 2026 WAFU Zone B U17 Championship on Tuesday, with the winner qualifying for the 2027 U17 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Ghana topped Group A with seven points and an unbeaten record, while Ivory Coast finished second in Group B.
17 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Volta North Regional Police Command arrested 31-year-old Saviour Dzadze on September 14 over alleged unlawful possession of firearms, cultivation of suspected narcotics, and death threats. A search of his residence recovered an AK-47 assault rifle, a pump-action shotgun, a locally manufactured single-barrel gun, cartridges, and quantities of substances suspected to be Indian hemp.
16 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's U17 football team has qualified for the WAFU Zone B tournament semi-finals after consecutive wins over Togo and Benin. Head coach Kassim Ocansey said the team now targets reaching the final to secure qualification for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
14 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The African Trade Chamber Chair called for West African governments and institutions to prioritise competitive industrial production, technological capabilities and integrated regional value chains, arguing the region's dependence on primary commodity exports and weak production linkages limit its ability to retain economic value and withstand external shocks.
14 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's U-17 team leads their group after a 1-0 win over Togo in the 2026 WAFU Zone B U17 Championship in Ouagadougou, with coach Kassim Ocansey calling for improved finishing ahead of today's match against Benin.
13 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's General Legal Council recorded 1,568 individuals onto the roll of lawyers on October 9, 2026, marking the single largest cohort called to the bar since Ghana began training its own lawyers. The development has reignited debate over whether Ghana is producing too many lawyers and whether the economy can absorb them into meaningful employment.
12 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's U-17 football team defeated Togo 1-0 in the 2026 WAFU Zone B U-17 Championship on Saturday in Ouagadougou, with midfielder David Kwarteng scoring the tournament's first goal in the seventh minute. The victory gives Ghana top spot in Group A and positions them well for qualification to the 2027 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations.
12 October 2026 · Daily Guide →