Ghana's opposition NPP chairman, Bernard Antwi Boasiako ("Chairman Wontumi"), was sentenced to 20 years with hard labour for illegal mining. The party claims the conviction is politically motivated, marking the first senior politician jailed in the government's 2017 crackdown.
Nico Williams fue fundamental en la final del Mundial 2026, asistiendo el gol de la victoria de España contra Argentina. Su hermano Iñaki Williams le dedicó un emotivo mensaje en redes sociales, destacando su impacto para inmigrantes y españoles.
Nico Williams, neo campione d'Europa con la Spagna, è stato celebrato dal fratello Inaki, giocatore del Ghana, che ha sottolineato come il suo successo sia fonte di orgoglio per milioni di immigrati e dimostri che con impegno tutto è possibile.
Nico Williams, after Spain's Euro 2024 victory, dedicated his medal to his mother, stating her journey across the Sahara from Ghana to Spain was a greater feat than his speed on the pitch. He emphasized her sacrifice enabled his success.
Ghanaian artists like Heavy J create exaggerated hand-painted film posters, a tradition from the 70s-2000s for video clubs. This art form, once waning, is now experiencing a global resurgence in demand, driven by online marketing and galleries like Deadly Prey, which connects artists to international buyers.
Christian Atsu, 31, ex-Newcastle and Chelsea footballer, confirmed dead after his body was found in rubble of Hatay apartment block hit by Türkiye earthquakes.
A study reveals India, Pakistan, Nigeria, and Ghana have the most cities at extreme heat risk, with over 95% of these located in Asia and Africa. Vulnerability and limited coping capacity significantly increase the danger for urban populations, necessitating passive cooling and low-energy technologies for adaptation.
Reece James is a doubt for England's World Cup quarter-final against Norway due to a hamstring injury. Jarell Quansah is suspended, while Declan Rice and Marc Guéhi trained individually. Jordan Henderson has returned to the camp. Norway's Martin Ødegaard is confident despite rumors of sickness.
A campaign against African immigrants in South Africa has led to deaths and mass displacement. Cultural historian Fezokuhle Mthonti explains this wave of xenophobia is well-funded, legitimized by media, and linked to state failure and a fragile national identity, distinct from past incidents.
Lake Bosumtwi in Ghana, a near-perfect blue circle, is a 10.5 km wide meteorite impact crater formed ~1 million years ago. Revered by the Ashanti as the 'Lake of Souls', it holds spiritual significance and has concentrated valuable minerals like gold due to geological alterations from the impact.
Ghana has postponed South African President Cyril Ramaphosa's state visit due to rising xenophobic tensions. Hundreds of Ghanaians have been repatriated from South Africa following protests against foreigners.
Ghana has postponed South African President Cyril Ramaphosa's state visit due to rising xenophobic tensions. Hundreds of Ghanaians have been repatriated from South Africa following protests against foreigners.
Ghana hosted a reparations conference where Caricom presented its 10-point plan, adopting a global framework for reparative justice. A key demand was compensation for gender-based violence against enslaved African women, highlighting historical amnesia and the ongoing legacies of misogynoir.
Ghana has launched a new five-year National Ethics and Anti-Corruption Action Plan (NEACAP) aimed at strengthening accountability and ethical leadership. President Mahama highlighted corruption as a "national development challenge" and called for collective effort. The plan replaces a previous one criticized for inconsistent implementation, as Ghana faces challenges with weak enforcement and political interference despite being a stable democracy.
Juan Fernando Quintero, a pesar de sus problemas de visión, sigue siendo un jugador clave para Colombia, destacando por su precisión en pases y jugadas a balón parado. Su talento, reconocido desde joven, lo llevó a clubes como Oporto y River Plate, aunque su carrera ha tenido altibajos.
England gewann ein dramatisches WM-Achtelfinale gegen Mexiko mit 3:2. Brasilien und Ghana schieden ebenfalls aus. US-Präsident Trump intervenierte offenbar bei der FIFA wegen einer Spielersperre.
Colombia, que se enfrentará a Suiza en octavos de final, ha sido afectada por un cuadro gripal que se ha extendido entre varios jugadores. James Rodríguez fue sustituido como medida preventiva. El seleccionador Néstor Lorenzo y el propio James confirmaron la presencia de un virus.
A diplomatic dispute has emerged between South Africa and Ghana following reports of a Ghanaian man's death in Cape Town. Ghana claims Bashiru Isak was killed during anti-migrant protests, a claim South Africa denies, stating no such incident is recorded. Police are investigating the death of another Ghanaian, Kwabena Boagen, in a separate incident linked to extortion.
South Africa and Ghana are embroiled in a diplomatic dispute after Ghana claimed a 40-year-old Ghanaian man, Bashiru Isak, was shot dead during anti-migrant protests in Cape Town. South African officials deny this, stating police have no record of the murder, but are investigating the killing of another Ghanaian, Kwabena Boagen, linked to extortion.
Floods in Côte d’Ivoire have killed 59 people since May, with fears of rising death tolls as rescue efforts continue during the rainy season. Neighboring Ghana reported 13 deaths and over 400 rescues, with authorities attributing the severity to climate breakdown and poor waste management.
Cocoa prices have crashed by over 75% since their 2024 peak, plunging West African farmers into poverty. Delayed payments, inability to afford essentials like medicine and school fees, and unsold harvests highlight a crisis driven by market speculation, climate change, and reduced demand.
African governments, led by Kenya, Namibia, Mali, and Ghana, are pushing to refine critical minerals domestically, shifting from raw exports to value-added products, aiming to capture more economic value and transform their resource governance.
Advocacy groups have filed a complaint against Ghana at the ECOWAS Court of Justice, accusing the country of facilitating US deportations to nations where individuals face serious harm. The lawsuit, on behalf of 27 deportees, seeks to disclose the terms of the deal and block future removals.
At least 13 people have died in Ghana's capital, Accra, due to severe flooding caused by torrential rain. Emergency services are conducting rescue operations, with over 470 people saved, while the government warns of more rain and urges residents to move to higher ground.
