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Ghana 0-2 Mexico: Can Ghana Break The Losing Streak Against Wales Before The 2026 WC?

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By Maxwell Woyram Tsigbe The Black Stars of Ghana have yet again failed to shine bright after the El Tri of Mexico dimmed their beams by two goals to nil (2-0) in their international pre-World Cup friendly, a score line that extends Ghana’s winless streak to five consecutive match losses. The 2026 FIFA World Cup co-hosts took the lead just two minutes into the game after Ghana’s Benjamin Asare committed a costly goalkeeper blunder that gave Mexican forward Brian Gutiérrez the opportunity to strike home the opener for his side. Despite being almost an entirely new squad, the Black Stars team was potentials-studded who were expected to secure slots for themselves in Carlos Queiroz’s final tournament list on June 1. They, however, could

Ghana Didn’t Provide The Broken Vaulting Poles – Sport Minister clarifies

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By Maxwell Woyram Tsigbe The Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Iddie Adams, has debunked speculations asserting the provision of substandard vaulting poles to athletes who participated in the just ended 24th African Athletics Championship hosted by Ghana at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium. Addressing journalists on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, the minister explained that the championship had 4 athletes participated in the pole vault event. One from Algeria, another one from Benin, and two from South Africa. He added, that all these four athletes came with their own vaulting poles. “And the pole that snapped or broke, was brought by the athletes themselves. It wasn’t the pole provided by Ghana or the LOC; they came with their own vaulting poles,” the

PCI Initiative Will Support Long-Term Economic Recovery-Micheal Nii Yarboi Annan

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Story by: Daniel Asare A Financial Analyst,  Michael Nii Yarboi Annan has commended Ghana for transitioning from its IMF bailout programme to a Non-Financing Policy Coordination Instrument, marking a new phase in the nation’s economic recovery. According to him, Ghana should welcome the PCI initiative to promote transparency and support long-term economic transformation. Pan African business desk engagedFinancial Analyst, Michael Nii Yarboi Annan to pick his thoughts and came through with this report A Farmer, William Ofori Mensah and trader Patience Korkor shared  varied views on the aforesaid issue The Programme ended ahead of schedule following a strong economic turnaround driven by fiscal discipline, structural reforms and improved investor confidence. The PCI framework is expected to allow Ghana to maintain policy credibility with international investors and

Oxford Africa Conference 2026: “Africa Must Have Meaningful Voice In Global Governance” – Prof. Opoku-Agyemang

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Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has called for greater African representation in global governance systems, stressing that international institutions must evolve to reflect contemporary realities and maintain legitimacy in a rapidly changing world. Delivering the keynote address at the Oxford Africa Conference 2026 at the University of Oxford, Prof. Opoku-Agyemang said the continued exclusion of Africa from major global decision-making structures, particularly the United Nations Security Council, has created an imbalance between global power and the institutions through which that power is exercised. “If institutions and indeed democracy are to remain legitimate, they must remain responsive to contemporary realities,” the Vice President stated. “For many African states, the continued absence of meaningful African representation within key global decision structures, particularly the

NPA Pilots 24-Hour Economy Across 268 Fuel Stations, 8 Depots and 2 Refineries

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By Maxwell Woyram Tsigbe The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has launched the pilot phase of the 24-Hour Economy programme to kickstart the initiative in the downstream petroleum sector. The programme which is targeted at 268 fuel stations, 8 depots, and 2 refineries will set into full force operational expansion aimed at transitioning the energy sector into a round-the-clock service delivery cycle. Beginning from the Greater Accra region, the rollout also extends to the Ashanti, Western and Northern regions to ensure uninterrupted nationwide distribution and easy access to petroleum products. The 8 depots include BOST Depot in Kumasi; APD in Tema; Tema Tank Farm (TTF); Tema Fuel Company (TFC); Vana Energy, Tema; Quantum Terminals, Tema; Ghanstock Depot, Takoradi, as well as Zen Terminals in Takoradi.

CTVET To Begin Harmonized Exams For 61,506 On May 18

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Wednesday May 13, 2026 Story by George Yawson Vineh The Commission for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (CTVET) has announced that a total of 61,506 candidates from both public and private technical institutions across the country will sit for the 2026 May/June Technical and Vocational Education and Training examinations beginning May 18, 2026. According to the Commission, the examinations will run from May 18 to June 12, with 59,754 candidates writing the Certificate II examinations while 1,754 candidates will participate in other traditional TVET examinations. The figure represents an 8.06 percent increase compared to last year’s 55,295 candidates. Speaking at a press briefing on Wednesday May 13, Director-General of CTVET, Zakaria Sulemana, urged students to adequately prepare for the examinations and avoid all

Minister Of Fisheries To Tour Inland Fisheries Communities On May 6

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Story by George Yawson Vineh The Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture Development is set to embark on a nationwide tour of inland fishing communities as part of efforts to strengthen Ghana’s fisheries sub-sector. The tour is aimed at engaging key stakeholders, including fisherfolk, processors, and local authorities, while gathering firsthand information on the current state of inland fisheries across the country. According to a press statement signed by tge Public Unit of the Ministry, the exercise will provide a platform for direct interaction with communities along major water bodies, enabling the Minister to better understand the challenges affecting productivity, sustainability, and livelihoods within the sub-sector. Issues such as access to premix fuel, post-harvest losses, illegal fishing practices, and infrastructure deficits are expected to feature

Ban On Drumming And Noise Making In Greater Accra

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Story by George Yawson Vineh The Greater Accra Regional Coordinating Council, in collaboration with the Regional Security Council, has officially notified the public of the annual ban on drumming and noise making across the region. The directive, which forms part of preparations towards the celebration of the Homowo Festival, is aimed at maintaining peace, solemnity, and respect for traditional customs during the sacred period. According to a press release from the Council, the ban takes effect from today Monday, 6 May 2026 to Thursday, June 4, 2026 and will be observed across the Ga State within which all forms of drumming, use of loudspeakers, roadside evangelism, and other noise-making activities are strictly prohibited. However, the traditional areas of Osu, La, Teshie, Nungua Tema, Prampram,

Ghana To Host High-Level Conference On Reparatory Justice Following Historic UN Resolution

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By Makiza Micheline Latifa | May 4, 2026 Ghana will host a High-Level Next Steps Conference on Reparatory Justice from June 17 to 19, 2026, as a strategic follow-up to the landmark United Nations General Assembly Resolution that declared the trafficking of enslaved Africans and the racialised chattel enslavement of Africans as the gravest crime against humanity. The conference, held under the auspices of President John Dramani Mahama, who also serves as the African Union Champion for Reparations, is designed to sustain the momentum generated by the historic resolution, which received overwhelming endorsement from 123 UN Member States. “The High-Level Next Steps Conference is intended to sustain the momentum generated at the multilateral level by providing a dedicated platform for participating States, world

Ghana Summons South African Envoy Over Xenophobic Attacks On Ghanaian Nationals

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By Makiza Micheline Latifa | April 23, 2026 Ghana has lodged a formal diplomatic protest against South Africa over a series of xenophobic incidents targeting foreign nationals, including Ghanaians living and working in the country.The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, summoned the Acting High Commissioner of the South African High Commission in Ghana, Mr. Thando Dalamba, to formally register Ghana’s strong displeasure over the incidents, which have been widely circulated on social media. At the centre of the summons was a troubling incident in the KwaZulu-Natal Province, where a Ghanaian legal resident was confronted by locals, asked to produce proof of his legal status, and instructed to leave South Africa and “fix his country.” The Minister described the conduct as

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