By Felix Cofie A major anti-galamsey operation by the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) has resulted in the arrest of 49 suspected illegal miners following a dramatic dawn swoop at Adiewoso in the Ahanta West Municipality of the Western Region. The operation, carried out in the early hours of Thursday, April 30, 2026, targeted illegal mining activities within the…
Day: May 2, 2026
President Mahama pushes decentralisation, health and agriculture reforms in Koforidua
As part of the Resetting Ghana Tour in the Eastern Region, President John Dramani Mahama has engaged citizens in Koforidua, outlining key reforms and development priorities aimed at strengthening governance and improving livelihoods. Addressing a gathering of residents, traditional leaders, and local officials, the President emphasized renewed efforts to deepen decentralisation. He noted that 80 percent of the District Assemblies…
2025/26 FA Cup: University of Ghana Stadium to host final between Dreams FC and Nations FC on May 31
The University of Ghana Stadium will host the 2025/26 FA Cup final on Sunday, May 31, 2026, following an announcement by the Ghana Football Association (GFA). https://cdn. modernghana. com/images/content/522026102015-g40n1r5edy-image0-35-819×1024. Source link
A New Dawn for African Stories: ReachArts Network Launches with Sold-Out Production Joseph: Pit to Palace
A Ghanaian-led organisation just made Bradford, UK, stop and pay attention. And it did it with a sold-out house, a full cast, and a story every African knows. On Wednesday evening, ReachArts Network CIC was launched with a debut production that those who witnessed will not quickly forget. Source link
CAF confirms June 19 as kick-off date for AFCON 2027
The Conf eacute;d eacute;ration Africaine de Football ( ldquo;CAF rdquo;) announced the Kick-off and Final Dates for the historic TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations ( ldquo;AFCON rdquo;) PAMOJA 2027, that will be co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. Source link
Amusan, Samukonga confirmed for Accra 2026 African Senior Athletics Championship
Nigerian superstar and former world champion, Tobi Amusan has confirmed her participation at the African Senior Athletics Championship billed to open in Ghana on May, 12, 2026. Source link
GFAF to Extend Capacity-Building Workshops for Physical Education Instructors on American Football
The Ghana Education Service has commended the management of the Ghana Federation of American Football, GFAF, for its commitment to sports especially American football development within the country. The Ghana Federation of American Football, a sole and recognised body by the National Sports Authority and Ministry of Sports and Recreation for championing the agenda of American football in Ghana has…
Foreign affairs minister briefs diplomatic corps on UN resolution on slavery reparations
The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, on 29 April 2026, held a briefing session with members of the Diplomatic Corps in Ghana on United Nations General Assembly Resolution A/RES/80/250, which declared the trafficking of enslaved Africans and racialised chattel enslavement of Africans as the gravest crime against humanity. He described the adoption of the resolution as a…
Togo introduces fixed penalties for traffic offences
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has cautioned Ghanaian travellers to Togo to be on the lookout following the introduction of a fixed penalty for various traffic offences. In a public notice issued on May 1, the Ministry disclosed that new penalties, which range from 6,000 to 25,000 CFA, depend on the nature of the offence. New penalty charges Among the…
Vice President joins Effutu people to celebrate Aboakyer 2026
Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has joined the people of Effutu to celebrate Aboakyer 2026, describing the festival as an important platform for preserving identity, culture, and promoting local development. This year’s celebration also marked the 30th anniversary of Oma Odefe Neenyi Ghartey VII, whose leadership she commended as exemplary and a source of inspiration to many. Addressing the…
