… aken note of the various articles and information published on this Wednesday, June 17, 2026, concerning the Ivorian international Elye Wahi,” it said in a statement. “Elye Wahi will therefore remain in the United States pending the team’s return.” After facing Germany in Toronto …
… Caleb Yirenkyi: The 21-year-old got his due reward for his persistent running and involvement for Ghana against Panama in Toronto on Wednesday with the 96th-minute winner. …
A massive celebration erupted on Wednesday night after Ghana secured a dramatic victory over Panama in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Group L match played in Toronto, Canada. …
Loud boos during hydration breaks echoed around World Cup Group L matches on Wednesday as fans signalled their disdain for the innovation, first at Dallas Stadium for England’s clash with Croatia and later in Toronto where Ghana faced Panama. …
… aintaining the safety and security of Canadians as a top priority. “In exceptional circumstances, temporary resident permits may be granted to a person who is inadmissible or does not meet the requirements to enter or remain temporarily in Canada.” After facing Germany in Toronto …
Thousands of Ghanaian football fans converged on Sankofa Square in Toronto on Tuesday as Tribe Culture Fest organised a major cultural activation under the Ghana FunFest banner, blending heritage, entertainment and support for the Black Stars at the FIFA World Cup. …
… Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang paid a morale-boosting visit to the Black Stars in Toronto, urging the team to represent Ghana with pride as they prepared for their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. …
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.
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.
At least one shot was fired outside the U.S. Consulate in downtown Toronto early Monday with no injuries reported, marking the second such incident in four months. Police recovered a shell casing and found damage to the building; a white sedan was seen fleeing the scene.
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.
Tony Marfo, Charles Opoku-Agyeman, and Emmanuel Zeye have built AI platforms to address recurring challenges in churches, including media teams struggling to keep pace during sermons and the difficulty of repurposing teachings for wider reach. Their tools, including ScriptureLive, aim to reduce volunteer workload and improve congregational engagement.
Wildfire smoke from more than 140 active fires across Ontario has reduced Toronto's air quality to hazardous levels, obscuring landmarks and prompting health advisories as extreme heat and dry conditions complicate firefighting efforts and force evacuations in northwestern Ontario communities.
Dense wildfire smoke from more than 140 active fires across Ontario has pushed Toronto's air quality to hazardous levels, obscuring landmarks and prompting health advisories, while mandatory evacuations continue in northwestern Ontario communities.
More than 800 wildfires are burning across Canada, with air quality alerts extending into US states including Michigan, Minnesota, and the Great Lakes region. Fires in northwestern Ontario are sending thick plumes of smoke south, with concerns that smoke may affect the World Cup final in New Jersey on Sunday.
More than 800 wildfires are burning across Canada, with air quality alerts extending into multiple US states where conditions are deemed "hazardous" in parts of Michigan, Minneapolis and Minnesota. The fires, mostly out of control, are sending smoke into the Upper Midwest, Great Lakes region and Northeast, with concerns about smoke affecting Sunday's World Cup final in New Jersey.
Ghana, Africa's largest gold producer and the world's sixth-largest, accounts for nearly 40% of total exports but faces deep mismanagement and corruption. Successive governments have failed to establish transparent mechanisms for tracking mining companies' investments, production, taxes, and royalties, enabling systematic underreporting and loss of revenue.
African and Caribbean immigrants in North America face mounting stress from family expectations to send money home while managing high living costs, with reported cases of health crises and deaths linked to the psychological and financial strain of supporting relatives abroad.
Recent floods that devastated parts of Accra have exposed Ghana's lack of preparedness for extreme weather and reignited debate about whether the nation is doing enough to prepare for increasingly frequent rainfall. Poor waste management, with gutters clogged by plastic waste, has been identified as a key issue contributing to the disaster.
At least two people were killed and six with gunshot wounds found in a shooting at Toronto's Salsa on St Clair Latin festival. Police secured the scene but said the suspect or suspects remained at large.
About 135 government officials, diplomats, and business executives from Ghana and Canada gathered in Toronto on June 15, 2026 for the Ghana-Canada Investment Forum, where speakers highlighted Ghana as an entry point into Africa's market and natural resources, and emphasized President Mahama's 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Programme targeting manufacturing and agro-processing.
Ghana's 24-Hour Economy agenda was the focus of a Ghana-Canada Investment Forum in Toronto on June 15, 2026, which brought together about 135 participants to explore trade, investment and collaboration between the two countries. Officials presented Ghana as a gateway to the African market and encouraged Canadian investment in the country.
Mikel Merino scored an injury-time winner for Spain as they knocked Portugal out of the World Cup in Dallas, ending Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career. Spain will face either the United States or Belgium in the quarter-final.
Midfielder Diogo Jota, a Liverpool player, died in a car accident in Spain on 3 July 2025, a year before Portugal's World Cup match against Croatia. His teammate Ruben Neves continues to message Jota in a WhatsApp group with Jota's widow and maintains archived conversations to send him messages on special occasions.
Portugal and Croatia meet in the 2026 World Cup Round of 32 in Toronto, a match that could mark the final international tournament appearance for aging superstars Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric. Portugal's performances have been inconsistent while Croatia showed vulnerabilities against England, leaving the match without a clear favourite.
Senegal defeated Iraq 5-0 in their Group I World Cup clash, giving themselves a chance to advance as one of the best eight third-place teams. Iraq played the latter part of the match with ten men after Rebin Sulaka was sent off for denying Sadio Mane a clear goalscoring opportunity.
Ghana will play Croatia in the final Group L fixture of the FIFA World Cup at Philadelphia Stadium tomorrow at 9pm local time. Ghana needs at least a point to advance to the round of 32, while Croatia must win to guarantee progression.
Ghana drew 0-0 with England in their second Group L match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico, leaving the Black Stars second in the group with four points. Coach Carlos Queiroz told fans the team's target remains reaching the knockout stage, with matches against Croatia and Panama still to play.
Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy has been ruled out of Friday's World Cup match against Iraq after sustaining a knee injury during Monday's 3-2 loss to Norway. Mendy left the field in the 63rd minute and media reports indicate he suffered a ligament issue.
The CEO of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre called on Canadian investors to pursue opportunities in Ghana's cocoa processing, pharmaceuticals, renewable energy and other sectors. He highlighted Ghana's natural resources, youthful population and West African market access as investment attractions, noting that Ghana is prioritising value addition to drive industrial growth.
After losing 3-1 to France and 3-2 to Norway in Group I, Senegal's World Cup campaign is in jeopardy, but coach Pape Bouna Thiaw said the team's hopes are not dead. Senegal must beat Iraq in their final group game to qualify for one of eight best third-place slots.
Croatia defeated Panama 1–0 in Group L play to register their first World Cup points and remain in contention for the knockout phase. The win coincided with Luka Modric's 200th international appearance.
Footage circulating on social media appears to show England full-back Djed Spence not shaking hands with Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey before their World Cup match in Boston. Partey, who pleaded not guilty to seven charges of rape and one count of sexual assault relating to allegations by four different women between 2020 and 2022, was booed by England fans and faced jeers during the match.
Jordan Ayew says Ghana will leave nothing on the pitch in today's World Cup Group L decider against England at Gillette Stadium. With both teams on 3 points, Ayew emphasized teamwork and his role in easing pressure on younger players.
Former Ghana international Odartey Lamptey has said he would not be surprised if the Black Stars lose to England in their Group L World Cup match, citing England's superior quality, depth and experience under coach Thomas Tuchel, though he maintains his support for a Ghana victory.
Black Stars forward Brandon Thomas-Asante says Ghana carries no pressure into a World Cup group match against England, insisting the team's self-belief and being overlooked fuel their resolve rather than weigh them down.
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu, told the Asante community in Toronto that his allegiance is to Ghanaians, not to any political party, and that he works with every democratically elected government. He addressed public speculation about his political affiliation, stating he works with whichever president Ghanaians elect and offers advice to successive leaders.
Ghana's Judicial Service clarified that Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie's holiday in Canada was at his own expense and not sponsored by the service. The statement comes after public outcry over photographs of the Chief Justice with state officials at a match in Toronto, with critics arguing it raised concerns about judicial impartiality and ethics.