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President Mahama urges Ghana to turn 2026 World Cup into economic and branding breakthrough

Feb 28, 2026 | 00:59 am

President John Dramani Mahama charged the nation to leverage Ghana’s fifth FIFA World Cup appearance as a catalyst for a massive economic and branding gains in his 2026 State of the Nation Address.

90% of child abuse cases settled outside courts - CRI

Feb 28, 2026 | 00:45 am

Ninety per cent of child abuse cases in the country are resolved outside the formal legal system due to interference by influential individuals, the Chief Executive Officer of Child Rights International (CRI), Bright Appiah, has alleged.

Ghana's credibility is restored - President Mahama - Ghana News Agency

Feb 27, 2026 | 23:50 pm

Ghana is rising,” the President said. “The heaviest burden we inherited was the very high inflation rate, which was slightly, silently eroding every ...

How deadly attack on tomato traders in Burkina Faso is reshaping Ghana's food market

Feb 27, 2026 | 23:30 pm

A fragile food supply chain exposed by violence beyond Ghana's borders. Tomato prices are rising sharply after a deadly attack on Ghanaian traders ...

'Very easy to abuse online without consequences' - Chelsea manager

Feb 27, 2026 | 23:22 pm

Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior has condemned the racial abuse aimed at a string of Premier League players, warning it is "very easy" for social media users to target them without facing punishment.

Netflix bows out, clearing path for Paramount’s $111bn Warner Bros takeover

Feb 27, 2026 | 23:21 pm

Netflix has backed away from its proposal to buy Warner Bros Discovery, clearing the way for Paramount Skydance to win a months-long battle for one of Hollywood's most storied studios in a deal worth around $111bn (£82.

Ghana's Mawuko Kuadzi brings Artios best international feature to Africa with historic New ...

Feb 27, 2026 | 23:19 pm

Ghana's Mawuko Kuadzi brings Artios best international feature to Africa with historic New York triumph ... Accra, Feb 27, GNA-Ghanaian casting Director ...

Ghana-Germany partnership gives KNUST and UG labs that mirror real hospitals

Feb 27, 2026 | 23:09 pm

Two universities at the centre of Ghana's biomedical engineering training pipeline now have retrofitted laboratories that replicate actual ...

MTN Ghana posts GH¢7.8 billion profit; boosts dividend to GH¢0.40 per share

Feb 27, 2026 | 23:09 pm

Scancom PLC (MTN Ghana) has reported a remarkable financial performance for the year ended December 31, 2025, with profit after tax (PAT) jumping ...

FULL TEXT: The 2026 State of the Nation Address

Feb 27, 2026 | 22:49 pm

President John Dramani Mahama on Friday, February 27, 2026, delivered the 2026 State of the Nation Address, outlining his government’s priorities for the year ahead.

FULL TEXT: President Mahama's 2026 State of the Nation Address

Feb 27, 2026 | 22:41 pm

President John Dramani Mahama on Friday, February 27, 2026, delivered the 2026 State of the Nation Address, outlining his government’s priorities for the year ahead.

‘Slogans, no action’ – Afenyo-Markin on Mahama’s first year in office

Feb 27, 2026 | 22:30 pm

The Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Kwamina Afenyo-Markin, has responded to President John Dramani Mahama's State of the Nation Address, accusing the government of relying on empty slogans after a full year in power, with little real change for everyday[…]

Africa News Agency relocates global headquarters to Ghana.

Feb 27, 2026 | 22:10 pm

By Solomon Gumah, GNA. Tamale, Feb. 27, GNA –The Africa News Agency (ANA) has relocated its global headquarters to Accra, Ghana following the ...

You inherited a dark Ghana, today it is bright – Ayariga hails Mahama's leadership

Feb 27, 2026 | 22:09 pm

Contributing on the floor of the House on Friday, February 27, Mr Ayariga said the country the President inherited and the Ghana he now speaks about ...

Krachi East Tomato vendors urges Ghana to adopt Burkina Faso's prison farm model to ...

Feb 27, 2026 | 21:59 pm

Madam Oheagbu further recommended close collaboration between the government, agricultural experts and the Ghana Prisons Service to develop a ...

Mahama: Ghana's 5th FIFA World Cup should boost national branding - Graphic Online

Feb 27, 2026 | 21:56 pm

He mentioned that Ghana is preparing for its fifth FIFA World Cup appearance, describing the tournament as an opportunity not just for sporting glory ...

Government urged to invest in AI to Protect Ghanaian Languages - Ghana News Agency

Feb 27, 2026 | 21:44 pm

By Patrick Ofoe Nudzi, GNA. Accra, Feb. 27, GNA – Professor Isaac Wiafe, Head of the Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) Lab at the Department of ...

Ghana's future relies on every citizen's contribution — President Mahama - MyJoyOnline

Feb 27, 2026 | 21:27 pm

President John Dramani Mahama has called on citizens to actively contribute to Ghana's development, saying that while leadership carries ...

Mahama: Work underway on 50 major road projects across Ghana - CitiNewsroom.com

Feb 27, 2026 | 21:17 pm

Mahama: Work underway on 50 major road projects across Ghana ... President John Dramani Mahama has disclosed that work has begun on 50 major road ...

Ghanaian Student Gets Her Visa Approved in Under 60 Seconds, Her Chat With The ... - Yen News

Feb 27, 2026 | 21:11 pm

The Ghanaian student has become an inspiration to others desirous of studying in the US, as she shared her experience at the US embassy during an ...

Paediatric Society of Ghana holds National Immunisation Champions workshop to boost ...

Feb 27, 2026 | 20:59 pm

She said although Ghana had made significant progress in coverage, challenges such as vaccine hesitancy, misinformation, funding gaps, inequities in ...

Ablakwa secures rare access to Ghana's 2 prisoners of war in Ukraine, pushes for their release

Feb 27, 2026 | 20:57 pm

Ghana's Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has secured rare access to two Ghanaian citizens being held as prisoners of war in ...

Mahama: Ghana to join Africa's top economies for surpassing $100bn mark

Feb 27, 2026 | 20:44 pm

President John Dramani Mahama has announced that Ghana's economy has surpassed the $100 billion mark for the first time, a milestone projected to ...

OFFICIAL: Otumfuo appoints new Asante Kotoko board of directors - GhanaSoccernet

Feb 27, 2026 | 20:44 pm

A new board has been officially appointed for Ghana Premier League giants, Asante Kotoko Sporting ClubThe board, headed by Mr. James Osei Brown as ...

Government Receives Gbinyiri Mediation Committee Report on Inter-Communal Conflict Resolution

Feb 27, 2026 | 20:30 pm

... 2026 | ISD- Accra Ghana Begins Medicinal and Industrial Cannabis Cultivation https://www.mint.gov.gh/ghana-begins-medicinal-and-industria...

Adidas revive Azzurri glory with Italy 1970's heritage jersey | Goal.com Ghana

Feb 27, 2026 | 19:57 pm

A collector's tribute to Italy's most iconic football decade. adidas and the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) have unveiled the new Italy 1970's ...

Ghana Launches Cannabis Program With 11 Licenses and Ownership Rules

Feb 27, 2026 | 19:49 pm

Ghana formally launched its Medicinal and Industrial Cannabis Programme on Thursday, with Interior Minister Mubarak Mohammed-Muntaka unveiling a ...

Haruna Iddrisu makes first public appearance after car crash

Feb 27, 2026 | 19:46 pm

The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has made his first public appearance since surviving a serious car crash on the Bolgatanga–Tumu Road on Thursday, February 12, 2026.

EOCO recovers over GH¢600m in stolen public funds – President Mahama

Feb 27, 2026 | 19:17 pm

President John Dramani Mahama has disclosed that the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has recovered more than GH¢600 million in stolen public funds.

‘Give to Bawumia what belongs to Bawumia’ – Afenyo-Markin on Gold-for-Reserve origins

Feb 27, 2026 | 19:10 pm

In Parliament on Friday, February 27, 2026, the Minority Leader, Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, responded to President John Dramani Mahama's State of the Nation Address by giving a nod to some recent economic progresses, especially from the Gold-for-Reserve policy.

Watch how Mahama, Veep reacted to Minority MPs' cocoa gift to them

Feb 27, 2026 | 18:41 pm

There was a symbolic yet light-hearted moment in Parliament on Friday, February 27, 2026, as the Minority Caucus presented cocoa pods to President John Dramani Mahama and Vice President, Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang after the 2026 State of the Nation[…]

Mahama hints of return of road toll in 2026 SONA address

Feb 27, 2026 | 18:12 pm

President John Dramani Mahama has announced that road tolls will be reintroduced before the end of 2026, this time through a fully digital system aimed at boosting accountability and reducing traffic congestion.

SONA 2026: ‘Accept postings to underserved areas’ – Mahama to health workers

Feb 27, 2026 | 18:00 pm

President John Dramani Mahama has urged health workers to accept postings to underserved communities, describing the move as a patriotic obligation necessary to strengthen healthcare delivery across the country.

2026 SONA: President Mahama shades Dr Bawumia

Feb 27, 2026 | 16:47 pm

Following the appreciation of the local currency against major trading currencies, especially the US dollar, British pound, and euro, President John Dramani Mahama has hailed this remarkable achievement by his government.

2026 SONA: President Mahama speaks on World Cup, WAFCON, Olympics

Feb 27, 2026 | 16:33 pm

President John Dramani Mahama addressed various issues in the sporting sector during the State of the Nation Address (SONA) delivered in Parliament on Friday, February 27, 2026.

Cycling: Organisers steps up preparations for 2026 Ride Afrique Accra Criterium

Feb 27, 2026 | 16:32 pm

Over 200 cyclists are gearing up for the 2026 edition of the annual bike race, Ride Afrique, scheduled for Saturday, April 4, 2026, at the Accra Sports Stadium.

SONA 2026: 3 new technical universities to be established - Mahama

Feb 27, 2026 | 16:20 pm

President John Dramani Mahama has announced plans to establish three new technical universities and build 50,000 housing units for teachers, placing education and skills development at the heart of his government's economic agenda.

'We have borrowed less and spent more responsibly' - President Mahama

Feb 27, 2026 | 16:16 pm

President John Dramani Mahama has disclosed that his administration has reduced borrowing rates during his second term in office.

Ghana Energy Awards opens 10th Anniversary activities with courtesy call on Ministry

Feb 27, 2026 | 16:16 pm

The Ghana Energy Awards has officially launched activities marking its 10th Anniversary Edition with a high-level courtesy call on the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, setting the tone for a landmark year for the prestigious industry recognition scheme.

Ghana ranked among top 10 economies in Africa - President Mahama

Feb 27, 2026 | 16:01 pm

President John Dramani Mahama has revealed that Ghana is now ranked among the top 10 economies in Africa, following improved economic conditions and renewed investor confidence.

2026 SONA: Ghana now a massive construction site under 'Big Push' agenda - Mahama

Feb 27, 2026 | 15:53 pm

President John Dramani Mahama has declared that “the whole of Ghana is under construction” as his government rolls out what he describes as the ambitious “Big Push” infrastructure initiative.

Ghanaian Prisoners of War in Ukraine: How they got there and their plea

Feb 27, 2026 | 15:53 pm

Two Ghanaian prisoners of war being held in Ukraine have appealed for forgiveness over their involvement in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.

Ghana's football flourishes with FIFA support - Gianni Infantino

Feb 27, 2026 | 15:47 pm

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has lauded Ghana's significant strides in football development over the past decade, attributing much of the progress to the strategic utilization of FIFA's Forward and other support programs.

Ghana pledges to stand ‘shoulder to shoulder’ with FIFA President Gianni Infantino

Feb 27, 2026 | 15:41 pm

President of the Ghana Football Association, Kurt Okraku, has reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to supporting Gianni Infantino as he embarks on the next phase of his FIFA presidency.

Creators of ‘World Cup Black Stars & Fans Diaries’ reunite after 20 years

Feb 27, 2026 | 15:36 pm

The creators of the award-winning television series World Cup Black Stars & Fans Diaries have reunited to celebrate the programme’s 20th anniversary, rekindling memories of one of Ghana’s most iconic football productions.

'Big fishes who never get caught' - Mahama signals major galamsey crackdown

Feb 27, 2026 | 15:24 pm

President John Dramani Mahama has announced a major shift in the fight against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, declaring that his administration will now go after the powerful financiers and masterminds behind the menace.

PHOTOS: Why Minority MPs wore black and brandished cocoa pods at SONA 2026

Feb 27, 2026 | 15:23 pm

Minority Members of Parliament turned up in coordinated black outfits as they staged a symbolic protest during President John Dramani Mahama’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Friday, February 27, 2026.

SONA 2026: President Mahama announces $250 million savings in energy sector

Feb 27, 2026 | 15:11 pm

President John Dramani Mahama has disclosed sweeping reforms in Ghana’s energy sector, revealing major financial savings, improved gas payment compliance, and a roadmap to stabilise nationwide electricity generation.

Watch highlights from the 2026 Ashanti Regional Super Zonals

Feb 27, 2026 | 14:52 pm

There have been some impressive displays from Senior High School (SHS) athletes at the ongoing Ashanti Regional Super Zonals, held at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi.

Ablakwa reveals number of Ghanaians killed in Russia-Ukraine war

Feb 27, 2026 | 14:51 pm

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has disclosed that at least 55 Ghanaians have lost their lives fighting in the war in Ukraine, with two others currently held as prisoners of war.

2026 World Cup: GFA proposes $310k honorarium for Black Stars Management Committee members

Feb 27, 2026 | 14:50 pm

Members of the Black Stars Management Committee are set to share a $310,000 honorarium as part of Ghana’s proposed budget for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, according to figures submitted by the Ghana Football Association to the Sports Ministry.

Hearts coach Didi Dramani demands total concentration ahead of Gold Stars game

Feb 27, 2026 | 14:41 pm

Head Coach of Accra Hearts of Oak, Mas-Ud Didi Dramani, has urged his players to remain focused and disciplined ahead of their upcoming fixture in the Ghana Premier League against Bibiani Gold Stars.

Coach Prince Owusu rallies Kotoko ahead of must-win game against Vision FC

Feb 27, 2026 | 14:33 pm

Head coach of Asante Kotoko, Prince Owusu, has expressed confidence in his team's competence ahead of their crucial Ghana Premier League clash against Vision FC.

PHOTOS: How Speaker Bagbin received President Mahama ahead of 2026 SONA

Feb 27, 2026 | 14:31 pm

Speaker Alban Bagbin welcomed President John Dramani Mahama at Parliament on Friday, February 27, 2026, where they exchanged courtesies before proceeding to the Chamber for the State of the Nation Address.

Why the shoe IGP Yohuno wore to the 2026 SONA has gotten people talking

Feb 27, 2026 | 14:26 pm

The first question some people have asked about the choice of shoe the Inspector General of Police, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, decided to wear to the 2026 State of the Nation Address has been, ‘What exactly were people looking for at[…]

2026 SONA: 'Fasten your seat belts, we're in takeoff mode' – Mahama to Ghanaians

Feb 27, 2026 | 13:54 pm

President John Dramani Mahama has urged Ghanaians to prepare for an era of accelerated development, describing the nation as being ‘in takeoff mode.

2026 SONA: Ghana's economy surpasses $100 billion mark for the first time - Mahama

Feb 27, 2026 | 13:45 pm

President John Dramani Mahama has defended his government’s economic management, noting that targeted policy measures have stabilised the cedi and strengthened overall economic performance.

'Cocoa Akuafo Yayɛ Mɔbɔ Dodo': Watch as NPP MPs 'mourn' farmers at Mahama's SONA

Feb 27, 2026 | 13:45 pm

It was to be expected that the Minority in Parliament would show up for the 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA) in a typical, mostly predictive style.

President Mahama credits GoldBod for Ghana's record US$13.8 billion foreign reserves

Feb 27, 2026 | 13:43 pm

President John Dramani Mahama has credited the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) as the key driver behind Ghana's significant boost in international reserves, now standing at US$13.

2026 SONA: TOR resumes operations after years of shutdown – Mahama

Feb 27, 2026 | 13:29 pm

President John Dramani Mahama has announced that the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) is back in operation, describing the development as a major boost for Ghana’s energy sector.

2026 SONA: Over 1 million jobs created, nearly 1 million exit poverty - Mahama

Feb 27, 2026 | 13:22 pm

President John Dramani Mahama has announced significant progress in Ghana’s employment leading to substantial poverty reduction stating that more than one million Ghanaians secured jobs between the first and third quarters of 2025.

Atlas Commodities denies allegations of exploiting public office for business gain

Feb 27, 2026 | 13:19 pm

Atlas Commodities Limited has firmly rejected allegations that it exploited the public appointment of its founding Chief Executive, Ato Boateng, to gain unfair access to state infrastructure or financial advantage, describing the claims as “misleading and mischievous.

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