President John Dramani Mahama has announced that the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) and Shell are renegotiating Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) sale and purchase agreements to enable the delivery of imported LNG into Ghana within the next 18 months. The President explained that the move will help end the country’s reliance on expensive liquid fuels as a backup for domestic…
By: Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent Ghana’s acceptance of third-country nationals deported from the United States has thrust a quiet diplomatic agreement into a searing public controversy, testing the very foundation of West African unity. President John Mahama’s administration, citing the regional ECOWAS free movement protocol, positions Ghana as a transit hub. This pragmatic approach, however, clashes with Nigeria’s…
The Ghana Police Service, in collaboration with the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), has launched a manhunt for four individuals believed to be involved in illegal gold smuggling. The wanted suspects have been identified as Abdul Karim, Sadique Abubakar, Muhammed Afsal Puth Puthalan, and Muhammed Nandoli Rafeeq. Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board According to the Chief Executive Officer…
The Ghana Catholic Bishops Conference has delivered a scathing critique of President John Dramani Mahama rsquo;s handling of illegal mining, accusing him of failing to appreciate the magnitude of the crisis. Source link
More clubs than ever are set to benefit from the FIFA World Cup, as FIFA gears up to implement an enhanced edition of the FIFA Club Benefits Programme (CBP) for the 2026 edition of its flagship men rsquo;s competition. Source link
Ghanaian comedian DKB, born Derick Kobina Bonney, says President John Dramani Mahama will not order the arrest of citizens demonstrating against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey. His comments follow an announcement by the Democracy Hub pressure group, led by activist Oliver Barker-Vormawor, of a planned anti-galamsey protest on September 22, with a vigil scheduled for September 21. Source link
Malawians voted Tuesday in elections overshadowed by soaring prices and crippling fuel shortages, with the economic gloom a challenge to President Lazarus Chakwera’s bid for a second term. In a crowded field of 17 candidates, observers said Chakwera’s closest rival was his predecessor, 85-year-old Peter Mutharika, a law professor who has spent d . Source link
In a sport often marred by hooliganism and security concerns, the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has stepped up to lead the charge in promoting safety and discipline within football. As football continues to grow in popularity and attract massive crowds, the continental governing body is ramping up its efforts to ensure safe and secure environments […] Source link
Syria, Jordan and the United States have agreed on a plan to restore stability in the southern Syrian province of Sweida after it was rocked by deadly clashes between members of the Druze minority sect and Bedouin tribes in July, Syria’s transitional government said Tuesday. The plan includes “launching a process of internal reconciliation” and prosecuting those involved in attacks…
By: Kwame Bediako Kenya’s Faith Kipyegon continued her remarkable dominance in middle-distance running by winning her fourth world title in the 1500 metres at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. Kipyegon finished the race with an impressive time of 3:52.15, narrowly outpacing her compatriot Dorcus Ewoi in a thrilling finish. Kipyegon demonstrated her tactical brilliance and exceptional endurance, maintaining…