By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent Relentless downpours have triggered a humanitarian crisis across West Africa, where catastrophic flooding and landslides in Ivory Coast and Ghana have claimed at least 72 lives. The extreme weather, which has hit coastal communities with unprecedented intensity, continues to submerge urban centers and displace thousands of residents as the peak of the rainy…
The Ministry of Transport has dismissed criticism from the NPP Minority on Parliament’s Transport Committee over the government’s acquisition of two diesel locomotives and 20 freight wagons, insisting the investment represents “value for money” and is central to efforts to revive Ghana’s railway freight business. In a press release issued on Thursday, July 2, the Ministry described claims that the…
Die Mannschaft – as Germany’s team is nicknamed – lost to Paraguay in a penalty shootout in the last 32 at the Boston Stadium on 29 June. Nagelsmann said after the loss that he was willing to stay on and fulfil a contract running until 2028 with the German football federation (DFB). Source link
Meet Kisses Wishes, the newest beauty line from Ghana rsquo;s ldquo;It-Girl rdquo; beauty brand, created to bring luxury within reach. Shimmer by Khuks claims the spotlight with its new launch, Kisses Wishes, echoing the brand rsquo;s vision of self-expression ndash;an ode to growth, gratitude, and all that is yet to come, encased in a sleek package. Source link
Throughout history, every transformative technology has forced humanity to rethink how society should be governed. Steam engines reshaped industry. Electricity revolutionised modern life. The internet connected billions of people in ways once unimaginable. Artificial Intelligence, however, represents something fundamentally different. Unlike previous technologies that faithfully executed human instructions, modern AI systems can now generate their own recommendations, adapt their behaviour…
The Sierra Leonean President said his visit was occasioned by the flood caused by heavy rainfall on June 29 which resulted in devastating floods. Source link
A classic David versus Goliath encounter will take centre stage at the World Cup on Friday as tiny Cape Verde face Lionel Messi and Argentina with a place in the last 16 at stake. Cape Verde, the smallest nation ever to reach the knockout rounds, face the defending champions in Miami dreaming of pulling off what would be the greatest…
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced an expedited process to replace Ghanaian passports lost or damaged during this week’s floods. In a press release issued on July 3, 2026, the Ministry expressed sympathy to persons affected by the floods and extended condolences to families of those who lost their lives. The Ministry said many Ghanaians may have lost or…
The Founder and Leader of Inspire Them Foundation, Dr Divine Kabutey Agyemang-Lardey, has appealed to the government and other stakeholders to extend support to communities affected by recent flooding in the Ada West District. Dr Agyemang-Lardey, a native of Ada West, made the appeal after visiting several flood-hit communities on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, to assess the impact of the…
A significant diplomatic impasse has emerged between South Africa and Ghana following the death of a Ghanaian national in Cape Town. The tension hinges on diametrically opposed accounts regarding the cause and context of the incident. The Ghanaian government has formally condemned what it characterises as a fatal consequence of rising xenophobic violence. Conversely, South African officials maintain that the…