Collective Action, Saving The World and “Ghosts”: Inside The Talks at TEDxAccra 2026
TEDx Accra returned from its four year absence with its 2026 edition with a central theme of Symbiosis
Former Aspirant MP Says Vetting Committee Failed to Address a Seven-Year-Old Sexual Assault Claim Of a Supreme Court Nominee
Gender advocate Akosua Manu says nominee Anthony Forson Jnr should have been made to answer a 2019 rape allegation before Parliament confirmed him to the apex court
Ghana Moves to Draft First National Organ Donation Policy, But Legal Gap Persists
Ghana’s health ministry has begun drafting the country’s first national policy on organ and tissue transplantation, a step advocates say has been decades overdue
Is It Time for an African FIFA President? South Africa’s Endorsement of CAF President Motsepe Reopens the Debate
South Africa’s Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie has publicly endorsed CAF President Patrice Motsepe as the man to succeed Gianni Infantino at FIFA
GoldBod Buyers Squeezed by Payment Delays as Ghana’s Gold Agency Loses Central Bank Backstop
Licensed buyers say they have gone unpaid for up to three weeks even as bullion prices surge, exposing the funding gap left by the Bank of Ghana’s exit from gold financing
Ghana Tightens Grip on Used Vehicle Imports as October Deadline Looms
Ghana enforces its toughest vehicle import regime yet from October 1, tightening age limits, mandating pre-shipment inspections and rolling out digital vehicle tracking
KFC’s GHC15 Deal Draws Crowds, Chaos and a National Debate on Branding and Affordability
A GH¢15 anniversary deal drew record crowds to KFC branches nationwide on Saturday, sparking broken doors, police intervention in Ashaiman, and a fierce online debate about hunger, dignity and discount culture in Ghana’s economy
Nigeria’s Mission XI Failed. But The Story Of The Super Falcons Is Not Over
WAFCON 2026 has officially been marked as the worst year on record for Nigeria’s women’s national football team. But what does one bad tournament mean in the grand scheme of an extraordinary history?
Is Ghana’s Jury System Begging for Structural Reform?
Ghana’s jury system for capital cases traces back to a 1960 law and Article 19 of the 1992 Constitution, but the seven-citizen jury pool has grown dangerously shallow
Empty Seats, Full Potential: What WAFCON 2026 Reveals About the State of Women’s Sport in Africa
While global events like the WNBA All-Star Game and the US National Women Soccer League shatter attendance records through deliberate investment, WAFCON 2026 is playing out in front of rows of empty seats in Morocco
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Ghana Supreme Court Strikes Down Party Delegate System, Orders One-Year Overhaul
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Why A Controversial 1960 Law is Leading to a Crackdown on Online Speech in Ghana
A wave of prosecutions under Sections 207 and 208 of Ghana’s Criminal Offences Act — provisions rights groups trace to colonial-era public order law — has put TikTok influencers behind bars and reignited a decades-old debate over criminal libel, free expression, and who gets to decide what counts as “fear and panic.”
How Movies Reach Ghana’s Cinema Screens — And Why There Are Almost No Competing Cinemas
From encrypted digital files unlocked by remote “keys” to layers of regional distributors between Accra and Hollywood, the journey a film takes to reach a Silverbird screen reveals why Ghana’s cinema industry has stayed a two-player market for nearly two decades.
Court Authorizes Enforcement Action Against Oxford Street Hotel Tied to Businessman Known as Cheddar
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Ghana National Service Personnel Association Suspends Controversial Levy Deduction from Allowances After Backlash
The association behind the levy says the money funded an employability training programme. Affected personnel say they never consented and are demanding a criminal investigation
Afrochella Was Pitched as Africa’s Biggest Homecoming Festival. Coachella Filed a Lawsuit for Copyright Infringement
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Why Ghana’s Parliament Passage of A Tribunal Bill is Causing Controversy
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Collective Action, Saving The World and “Ghosts”: Inside The Talks at TEDxAccra 2026
TEDx Accra returned from its four year absence with its 2026 edition with a central theme of Symbiosis
Former Aspirant MP Says Vetting Committee Failed to Address a Seven-Year-Old Sexual Assault Claim Of a Supreme Court Nominee
Gender advocate Akosua Manu says nominee Anthony Forson Jnr should have been made to answer a 2019 rape allegation before Parliament confirmed him to the apex court
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Ghana enforces its toughest vehicle import regime yet from October 1, tightening age limits, mandating pre-shipment inspections and rolling out digital vehicle tracking
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A GH¢15 anniversary deal drew record crowds to KFC branches nationwide on Saturday, sparking broken doors, police intervention in Ashaiman, and a fierce online debate about hunger, dignity and discount culture in Ghana’s economy
Nigeria’s Mission XI Failed. But The Story Of The Super Falcons Is Not Over
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Ghana’s jury system for capital cases traces back to a 1960 law and Article 19 of the 1992 Constitution, but the seven-citizen jury pool has grown dangerously shallow
Empty Seats, Full Potential: What WAFCON 2026 Reveals About the State of Women’s Sport in Africa
While global events like the WNBA All-Star Game and the US National Women Soccer League shatter attendance records through deliberate investment, WAFCON 2026 is playing out in front of rows of empty seats in Morocco
Ghana Supreme Court Strikes Down Party Delegate System, Orders One-Year Overhaul
Ghana’s Supreme Court has struck down the delegate system political parties have used since 1992 to elect presidential and parliamentary candidates, ordering a shift toward direct participation by all party members within a year
Inside the Decades-Long Battle To Rehab Ghana’s Trade Fair Centre
Redevelopment promises collide with demolitions, court fights, and shifting deadlines at Ghana’s oldest exhibition ground
Former Manager of Tema Oil Refinery On Trial in US Over Ghana Power Bribery Deal
A former Goldman Sachs executive went on trial in Brooklyn this week, accused of funneling more than $1 million in bribes to Ghanaian officials to win approval for a Turkish company’s power plant project.
Ghana Announced It Was Adding Chinese to Its Education Curriculum. The Decision Has Raised Eyebrows
Ghana’s new basic school curriculum will introduce Chinese as an optional language starting in kindergarten, developed with technical support from Confucius Institutes whose funding terms and oversight arrangements with the government remain undisclosed
Why A Controversial 1960 Law is Leading to a Crackdown on Online Speech in Ghana
A wave of prosecutions under Sections 207 and 208 of Ghana’s Criminal Offences Act — provisions rights groups trace to colonial-era public order law — has put TikTok influencers behind bars and reignited a decades-old debate over criminal libel, free expression, and who gets to decide what counts as “fear and panic.”
How Movies Reach Ghana’s Cinema Screens — And Why There Are Almost No Competing Cinemas
From encrypted digital files unlocked by remote “keys” to layers of regional distributors between Accra and Hollywood, the journey a film takes to reach a Silverbird screen reveals why Ghana’s cinema industry has stayed a two-player market for nearly two decades.
Court Authorizes Enforcement Action Against Oxford Street Hotel Tied to Businessman Known as Cheddar
A Ghanaian High Court authorized police assistance for a British investment firm and a court-appointed receiver to take control of a landmark luxury hotel in the capital
Ghana National Service Personnel Association Suspends Controversial Levy Deduction from Allowances After Backlash
The association behind the levy says the money funded an employability training programme. Affected personnel say they never consented and are demanding a criminal investigation
Afrochella Was Pitched as Africa’s Biggest Homecoming Festival. Coachella Filed a Lawsuit for Copyright Infringement
When Coachella’s parent company came for Accra’s crown jewel, Afrochella’s management settled and strategically made a name change. But did the episode have an effect on the experience?
Why Ghana’s Parliament Passage of A Tribunal Bill is Causing Controversy
Parliament has passed the Tribunal Bill, 2026, creating a two-tier system of Regional and District Tribunals for the first time since the PNDC era. Supporters call it constitutional housekeeping; the Minority and organised labour call it a warning sign
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Ghanaian National “Abu Trica” Extradited to US Over Romance Fraud Scheme That Targeted Elderly Americans
Frederick Kumi, alleged leader of a transnational fraud network, faces wire fraud and money laundering charges in Ohio after being extradited from Ghana
EOCO Arrests Former Decentralisation Secretariat Officials Including Dennis “Miracles” Aboagye Over Alleged GHC 55 Million Fraud
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Ghana Football Association’s Revenue Has Been a Black Box for Years. Legal Options for Disclosure are Scarce
The Ghana Football Association’s finances are governed by an eighteen-category revenue framework, yet no public document shows how much money moves through any of the categories it lists. A five-year-old audit total is the most recent full financial picture publicly available
Black Volta Standoff: President Mahama’s Brother’s Firm Allegedly Defies Two Court Orders in $100M Gold Mine Dispute
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Collective Action, Saving The World and “Ghosts”: Inside The Talks at TEDxAccra 2026
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Former Aspirant MP Says Vetting Committee Failed to Address a Seven-Year-Old Sexual Assault Claim Of a Supreme Court Nominee
Gender advocate Akosua Manu says nominee Anthony Forson Jnr should have been made to answer a 2019 rape allegation before Parliament confirmed him to the apex court
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Ghana’s health ministry has begun drafting the country’s first national policy on organ and tissue transplantation, a step advocates say has been decades overdue
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South Africa’s Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie has publicly endorsed CAF President Patrice Motsepe as the man to succeed Gianni Infantino at FIFA
GoldBod Buyers Squeezed by Payment Delays as Ghana’s Gold Agency Loses Central Bank Backstop
Licensed buyers say they have gone unpaid for up to three weeks even as bullion prices surge, exposing the funding gap left by the Bank of Ghana’s exit from gold financing
Ghana Tightens Grip on Used Vehicle Imports as October Deadline Looms
Ghana enforces its toughest vehicle import regime yet from October 1, tightening age limits, mandating pre-shipment inspections and rolling out digital vehicle tracking
KFC’s GHC15 Deal Draws Crowds, Chaos and a National Debate on Branding and Affordability
A GH¢15 anniversary deal drew record crowds to KFC branches nationwide on Saturday, sparking broken doors, police intervention in Ashaiman, and a fierce online debate about hunger, dignity and discount culture in Ghana’s economy
Nigeria’s Mission XI Failed. But The Story Of The Super Falcons Is Not Over
WAFCON 2026 has officially been marked as the worst year on record for Nigeria’s women’s national football team. But what does one bad tournament mean in the grand scheme of an extraordinary history?
Is Ghana’s Jury System Begging for Structural Reform?
Ghana’s jury system for capital cases traces back to a 1960 law and Article 19 of the 1992 Constitution, but the seven-citizen jury pool has grown dangerously shallow
Empty Seats, Full Potential: What WAFCON 2026 Reveals About the State of Women’s Sport in Africa
While global events like the WNBA All-Star Game and the US National Women Soccer League shatter attendance records through deliberate investment, WAFCON 2026 is playing out in front of rows of empty seats in Morocco
Ghana Supreme Court Strikes Down Party Delegate System, Orders One-Year Overhaul
Ghana’s Supreme Court has struck down the delegate system political parties have used since 1992 to elect presidential and parliamentary candidates, ordering a shift toward direct participation by all party members within a year
Inside the Decades-Long Battle To Rehab Ghana’s Trade Fair Centre
Redevelopment promises collide with demolitions, court fights, and shifting deadlines at Ghana’s oldest exhibition ground
Former Manager of Tema Oil Refinery On Trial in US Over Ghana Power Bribery Deal
A former Goldman Sachs executive went on trial in Brooklyn this week, accused of funneling more than $1 million in bribes to Ghanaian officials to win approval for a Turkish company’s power plant project.
Ghana Announced It Was Adding Chinese to Its Education Curriculum. The Decision Has Raised Eyebrows
Ghana’s new basic school curriculum will introduce Chinese as an optional language starting in kindergarten, developed with technical support from Confucius Institutes whose funding terms and oversight arrangements with the government remain undisclosed
Why A Controversial 1960 Law is Leading to a Crackdown on Online Speech in Ghana
A wave of prosecutions under Sections 207 and 208 of Ghana’s Criminal Offences Act — provisions rights groups trace to colonial-era public order law — has put TikTok influencers behind bars and reignited a decades-old debate over criminal libel, free expression, and who gets to decide what counts as “fear and panic.”
How Movies Reach Ghana’s Cinema Screens — And Why There Are Almost No Competing Cinemas
From encrypted digital files unlocked by remote “keys” to layers of regional distributors between Accra and Hollywood, the journey a film takes to reach a Silverbird screen reveals why Ghana’s cinema industry has stayed a two-player market for nearly two decades.
Court Authorizes Enforcement Action Against Oxford Street Hotel Tied to Businessman Known as Cheddar
A Ghanaian High Court authorized police assistance for a British investment firm and a court-appointed receiver to take control of a landmark luxury hotel in the capital
Ghana National Service Personnel Association Suspends Controversial Levy Deduction from Allowances After Backlash
The association behind the levy says the money funded an employability training programme. Affected personnel say they never consented and are demanding a criminal investigation
Afrochella Was Pitched as Africa’s Biggest Homecoming Festival. Coachella Filed a Lawsuit for Copyright Infringement
When Coachella’s parent company came for Accra’s crown jewel, Afrochella’s management settled and strategically made a name change. But did the episode have an effect on the experience?
Why Ghana’s Parliament Passage of A Tribunal Bill is Causing Controversy
Parliament has passed the Tribunal Bill, 2026, creating a two-tier system of Regional and District Tribunals for the first time since the PNDC era. Supporters call it constitutional housekeeping; the Minority and organised labour call it a warning sign
Inside the Accra Metropolitan Assembly’s Recurring Fights With Auditors, Traders and the Courts
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly have had a long list of controversies in the past including “fights” with auditors, traders and the courts
Ghana Wants Diaspora Youth To Partake in Its National Service Program. The Initiative Has Drawn Mixed Reactions
The Diaspora Affairs Office has announced a two-month cultural and institutional immersion programme for Ghanaian youth abroad, drawing mixed reactions as the country’s own National Service scheme grapples with payment delays and youth unemployment holds near a third
Ghanaian National “Abu Trica” Extradited to US Over Romance Fraud Scheme That Targeted Elderly Americans
Frederick Kumi, alleged leader of a transnational fraud network, faces wire fraud and money laundering charges in Ohio after being extradited from Ghana
EOCO Arrests Former Decentralisation Secretariat Officials Including Dennis “Miracles” Aboagye Over Alleged GHC 55 Million Fraud
EOCO has arrested former IMCCoD Executive Secretary Dennis “Miracles” Aboagye and ex-Accountant Gerald Appiah over an alleged GH¢55 million fraud
Ghana Football Association’s Revenue Has Been a Black Box for Years. Legal Options for Disclosure are Scarce
The Ghana Football Association’s finances are governed by an eighteen-category revenue framework, yet no public document shows how much money moves through any of the categories it lists. A five-year-old audit total is the most recent full financial picture publicly available
Black Volta Standoff: President Mahama’s Brother’s Firm Allegedly Defies Two Court Orders in $100M Gold Mine Dispute
Engineers & Planners (E&P), headed by Ibrahim Mahama, brother of President John Dramani Mahama, is allegedly refusing to relinquish the Black Volta gold mine despite two separate legal rulings ordering it to stop occupying the site
Togo Tech Minister Cina Lawson is Africa’s Digital Darling. But Internet Shutdowns Under Her Watch Are Hard To Ignore
Cina Lawson has spent 15 years transforming Togo into a continental model for digital governance. The accolades are real. So are the controversies
Ghana is Debating Letting Dual Citizens Hold Top Offices in Government. Critics are Pushing Back
A constitutional amendment backed by President Mahama would open government roles to dual nationals, reviving a decades-old debate over what allegiance to Ghana should require
Labari Media Launches “Labari Data”: A Comprehensive Data Resource Project for Africa
Positioned as an essential data hub, Labari Data provides open datasets, trackers, and tools covering key areas including markets, networks, intelligence, governance, people, and mobility across all 54 African countries
Hoop Dreams: Infrastructure Gaps and Funding Continue to Slow Ghana’s Basketball Development
New Ghana Basketball Association president Alex Kukula outlines a long-term plan built around youth development, coach training, and the search for private funding — but infrastructure gaps and decades of neglect pose serious obstacles
Auditor-General Finds $19.4 Million in Irregular Charges at Ghana’s Washington Embassy
Special audit ties nearly a decade of consular fee diversions to a local IT officer and implicates senior mission staff in enabling the scheme
Ghana Distributed Small Vehicles To Motorbike Riders To Fix Its “Okada” Problem. The Project Failed To Take Off
The Coastal Development Authority’s Okada4CODA initiative promised to take motorcycle riders off Ghana’s roads and into safer vehicles. Two years later, the programme had little to show for it
Sentuo Built and Began Operations Of Its Oil Refinery On a Wetland Despite EPA Objections. Then It Ran Into New Controversy
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Ghana’s Government is Introducing New Laws to Curb The Practice of Tenants Paying Rent in Advance
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Dutch Court Reportedly Clears Way for Ghana MP’s Extradition to United States to Face Wire Fraud Charges
A court in Amsterdam has ruled that Ohene Kwame Frimpong, a Ghanaian independent legislator, can be transferred to face a five-count federal indictment — six weeks after his dramatic arrest aboard a KLM flight
Ghanaian Editor Given Seven Day Jail Sentence Over Coverage of Petraco-Springfield Fraud Dispute
The conviction of Larry Dogbey of The Herald raises press freedom questions as Ghana’s courts wade deeper into the Petraco-Springfield saga
Ghana Suspends All Gun Licences, Orders Mental Health Screening for Firearms Holders
Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak has halted every active firearm licence in the country, citing a spate of gun suicides and a rising tide of armed violence
Uncomfortable Truth: Does Ghana Have a Child Sexual Abuse Problem?
Defilement cases are rising, prosecutions remain sluggish, and a promised sex offender registry has been stuck “on the drawing board” for six years
Presidential Report Which Clears Ghana’s Ministry of Roads of Wrongdoing in Big Push Road Projects, Raises More Scrutiny
A presidential inquiry into sole-sourcing abuse found no wrongdoing — but its own independence, methodology, and omissions raise questions that may outlast its conclusions
President Mahama Promised To Abolish “Ex-Gratia” Payments. A Report That Shows What They Cost is Reportedly Being Withheld
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Collective Action, Saving The World and “Ghosts”: Inside The Talks at TEDxAccra 2026
TEDx Accra returned from its four year absence with its 2026 edition with a central theme of Symbiosis
Former Aspirant MP Says Vetting Committee Failed to Address a Seven-Year-Old Sexual Assault Claim Of a Supreme Court Nominee
Gender advocate Akosua Manu says nominee Anthony Forson Jnr should have been made to answer a 2019 rape allegation before Parliament confirmed him to the apex court
Ghana Moves to Draft First National Organ Donation Policy, But Legal Gap Persists
Ghana’s health ministry has begun drafting the country’s first national policy on organ and tissue transplantation, a step advocates say has been decades overdue
Is It Time for an African FIFA President? South Africa’s Endorsement of CAF President Motsepe Reopens the Debate
South Africa’s Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie has publicly endorsed CAF President Patrice Motsepe as the man to succeed Gianni Infantino at FIFA
GoldBod Buyers Squeezed by Payment Delays as Ghana’s Gold Agency Loses Central Bank Backstop
Licensed buyers say they have gone unpaid for up to three weeks even as bullion prices surge, exposing the funding gap left by the Bank of Ghana’s exit from gold financing
Ghana Tightens Grip on Used Vehicle Imports as October Deadline Looms
Ghana enforces its toughest vehicle import regime yet from October 1, tightening age limits, mandating pre-shipment inspections and rolling out digital vehicle tracking
KFC’s GHC15 Deal Draws Crowds, Chaos and a National Debate on Branding and Affordability
A GH¢15 anniversary deal drew record crowds to KFC branches nationwide on Saturday, sparking broken doors, police intervention in Ashaiman, and a fierce online debate about hunger, dignity and discount culture in Ghana’s economy
Nigeria’s Mission XI Failed. But The Story Of The Super Falcons Is Not Over
WAFCON 2026 has officially been marked as the worst year on record for Nigeria’s women’s national football team. But what does one bad tournament mean in the grand scheme of an extraordinary history?
Is Ghana’s Jury System Begging for Structural Reform?
Ghana’s jury system for capital cases traces back to a 1960 law and Article 19 of the 1992 Constitution, but the seven-citizen jury pool has grown dangerously shallow
Empty Seats, Full Potential: What WAFCON 2026 Reveals About the State of Women’s Sport in Africa
While global events like the WNBA All-Star Game and the US National Women Soccer League shatter attendance records through deliberate investment, WAFCON 2026 is playing out in front of rows of empty seats in Morocco
Ghana Supreme Court Strikes Down Party Delegate System, Orders One-Year Overhaul
Ghana’s Supreme Court has struck down the delegate system political parties have used since 1992 to elect presidential and parliamentary candidates, ordering a shift toward direct participation by all party members within a year
Inside the Decades-Long Battle To Rehab Ghana’s Trade Fair Centre
Redevelopment promises collide with demolitions, court fights, and shifting deadlines at Ghana’s oldest exhibition ground
Former Manager of Tema Oil Refinery On Trial in US Over Ghana Power Bribery Deal
A former Goldman Sachs executive went on trial in Brooklyn this week, accused of funneling more than $1 million in bribes to Ghanaian officials to win approval for a Turkish company’s power plant project.
Ghana Announced It Was Adding Chinese to Its Education Curriculum. The Decision Has Raised Eyebrows
Ghana’s new basic school curriculum will introduce Chinese as an optional language starting in kindergarten, developed with technical support from Confucius Institutes whose funding terms and oversight arrangements with the government remain undisclosed
Why A Controversial 1960 Law is Leading to a Crackdown on Online Speech in Ghana
A wave of prosecutions under Sections 207 and 208 of Ghana’s Criminal Offences Act — provisions rights groups trace to colonial-era public order law — has put TikTok influencers behind bars and reignited a decades-old debate over criminal libel, free expression, and who gets to decide what counts as “fear and panic.”
How Movies Reach Ghana’s Cinema Screens — And Why There Are Almost No Competing Cinemas
From encrypted digital files unlocked by remote “keys” to layers of regional distributors between Accra and Hollywood, the journey a film takes to reach a Silverbird screen reveals why Ghana’s cinema industry has stayed a two-player market for nearly two decades.
Court Authorizes Enforcement Action Against Oxford Street Hotel Tied to Businessman Known as Cheddar
A Ghanaian High Court authorized police assistance for a British investment firm and a court-appointed receiver to take control of a landmark luxury hotel in the capital
Ghana National Service Personnel Association Suspends Controversial Levy Deduction from Allowances After Backlash
The association behind the levy says the money funded an employability training programme. Affected personnel say they never consented and are demanding a criminal investigation
Afrochella Was Pitched as Africa’s Biggest Homecoming Festival. Coachella Filed a Lawsuit for Copyright Infringement
When Coachella’s parent company came for Accra’s crown jewel, Afrochella’s management settled and strategically made a name change. But did the episode have an effect on the experience?
Why Ghana’s Parliament Passage of A Tribunal Bill is Causing Controversy
Parliament has passed the Tribunal Bill, 2026, creating a two-tier system of Regional and District Tribunals for the first time since the PNDC era. Supporters call it constitutional housekeeping; the Minority and organised labour call it a warning sign
Inside the Accra Metropolitan Assembly’s Recurring Fights With Auditors, Traders and the Courts
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly have had a long list of controversies in the past including “fights” with auditors, traders and the courts
Ghana Wants Diaspora Youth To Partake in Its National Service Program. The Initiative Has Drawn Mixed Reactions
The Diaspora Affairs Office has announced a two-month cultural and institutional immersion programme for Ghanaian youth abroad, drawing mixed reactions as the country’s own National Service scheme grapples with payment delays and youth unemployment holds near a third
Ghanaian National “Abu Trica” Extradited to US Over Romance Fraud Scheme That Targeted Elderly Americans
Frederick Kumi, alleged leader of a transnational fraud network, faces wire fraud and money laundering charges in Ohio after being extradited from Ghana
EOCO Arrests Former Decentralisation Secretariat Officials Including Dennis “Miracles” Aboagye Over Alleged GHC 55 Million Fraud
EOCO has arrested former IMCCoD Executive Secretary Dennis “Miracles” Aboagye and ex-Accountant Gerald Appiah over an alleged GH¢55 million fraud
Ghana Football Association’s Revenue Has Been a Black Box for Years. Legal Options for Disclosure are Scarce
The Ghana Football Association’s finances are governed by an eighteen-category revenue framework, yet no public document shows how much money moves through any of the categories it lists. A five-year-old audit total is the most recent full financial picture publicly available
Black Volta Standoff: President Mahama’s Brother’s Firm Allegedly Defies Two Court Orders in $100M Gold Mine Dispute
Engineers & Planners (E&P), headed by Ibrahim Mahama, brother of President John Dramani Mahama, is allegedly refusing to relinquish the Black Volta gold mine despite two separate legal rulings ordering it to stop occupying the site
Togo Tech Minister Cina Lawson is Africa’s Digital Darling. But Internet Shutdowns Under Her Watch Are Hard To Ignore
Cina Lawson has spent 15 years transforming Togo into a continental model for digital governance. The accolades are real. So are the controversies
Ghana is Debating Letting Dual Citizens Hold Top Offices in Government. Critics are Pushing Back
A constitutional amendment backed by President Mahama would open government roles to dual nationals, reviving a decades-old debate over what allegiance to Ghana should require
Labari Media Launches “Labari Data”: A Comprehensive Data Resource Project for Africa
Positioned as an essential data hub, Labari Data provides open datasets, trackers, and tools covering key areas including markets, networks, intelligence, governance, people, and mobility across all 54 African countries
Hoop Dreams: Infrastructure Gaps and Funding Continue to Slow Ghana’s Basketball Development
New Ghana Basketball Association president Alex Kukula outlines a long-term plan built around youth development, coach training, and the search for private funding — but infrastructure gaps and decades of neglect pose serious obstacles
Auditor-General Finds $19.4 Million in Irregular Charges at Ghana’s Washington Embassy
Special audit ties nearly a decade of consular fee diversions to a local IT officer and implicates senior mission staff in enabling the scheme
Ghana Distributed Small Vehicles To Motorbike Riders To Fix Its “Okada” Problem. The Project Failed To Take Off
The Coastal Development Authority’s Okada4CODA initiative promised to take motorcycle riders off Ghana’s roads and into safer vehicles. Two years later, the programme had little to show for it
Sentuo Built and Began Operations Of Its Oil Refinery On a Wetland Despite EPA Objections. Then It Ran Into New Controversy
A Chinese-owned refinery built on disputed ecological ground secured its licence despite an EPA block. Years later, fuel quality concerns and flooding have raised fresh questions about regulatory oversight
Ghana’s Government is Introducing New Laws to Curb The Practice of Tenants Paying Rent in Advance
A new consolidated Rent Act is in the works — but with a housing deficit of 1.8 million units and rampant illegal advance-payment demands, the hard question is whether new legislation alone can fix what enforcement has long failed to address
Dutch Court Reportedly Clears Way for Ghana MP’s Extradition to United States to Face Wire Fraud Charges
A court in Amsterdam has ruled that Ohene Kwame Frimpong, a Ghanaian independent legislator, can be transferred to face a five-count federal indictment — six weeks after his dramatic arrest aboard a KLM flight
Ghanaian Editor Given Seven Day Jail Sentence Over Coverage of Petraco-Springfield Fraud Dispute
The conviction of Larry Dogbey of The Herald raises press freedom questions as Ghana’s courts wade deeper into the Petraco-Springfield saga
Ghana Suspends All Gun Licences, Orders Mental Health Screening for Firearms Holders
Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak has halted every active firearm licence in the country, citing a spate of gun suicides and a rising tide of armed violence
Uncomfortable Truth: Does Ghana Have a Child Sexual Abuse Problem?
Defilement cases are rising, prosecutions remain sluggish, and a promised sex offender registry has been stuck “on the drawing board” for six years
Presidential Report Which Clears Ghana’s Ministry of Roads of Wrongdoing in Big Push Road Projects, Raises More Scrutiny
A presidential inquiry into sole-sourcing abuse found no wrongdoing — but its own independence, methodology, and omissions raise questions that may outlast its conclusions
President Mahama Promised To Abolish “Ex-Gratia” Payments. A Report That Shows What They Cost is Reportedly Being Withheld
A committee’s controversial findings on elite public pay have quietly shaped what Ghana’s top officeholders earn
Protest, Assault, and £238,852 in Arrears: Ghana’s Scholarship Scandal Reaches Breaking Point in London
Six government-sponsored master’s students accuse Ghana’s High Commissioner and a staff member of verbal abuse and physical assault after a peaceful protest over nearly two years of unpaid tuition and stipends
boafuo Is a WhatsApp AI Platform Saving Ghana’s Tailors From a Paper Nightmare
A Ghanaian startup called boafuo is using AI to replace the battered notebooks of tailers and seamstresses — and it started with a bridesmaid dress disaster
Sierra Leone’s Last Indigenous Private Bank Shuts Down. Its Shareholders Are Fighting Its Closure
The forced closure of Union Trust Bank ends a 31-year experiment in homegrown finance — and leaves behind a bitter dispute over whether regulators acted in good faith
Denied: Canadian Judge Dismisses Thomas Partey’s Appeal for Visa To Play in Ghana’s World Cup Opening Match
A Canadian Federal Court, in its ruling Tuesday, ruled against the Black Stars midfielder to enter Canada for the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Manhunt for Arabic Teacher Highlights Wider Pattern of Child Abuse by Trusted Authority Figures in Ghana
Police hunt for tutor accused of sodomising two minors at a Sekondi mosque arrives weeks after a nationwide study found defilement is Ghana’s most common offence against children
Civil Society Coalition Warns Ghana’s Constitutional Reform Window Is Closing Fast
Citizens’ Platform demands roadmap as six-month gazette rule threatens to collide with 2028 election calendar
Canadian Visa Denial Drags Thomas Partey’s Legal Battle Into Ghana’s World Cup Spotlight
Black Stars vice captain barred from Canada as rape and sexual assault case looms over national team’s tournament campaign
Dean Adansi Turned Around The Misfortunes of Ghana International Bank. His “Abrupt” Resignation Has Raised Issues of Alleged Political Interference
Government-controlled board ousts Dean Adansi without public explanation, raising UK regulatory red flags and reviving questions about Accra’s plans for its London-based trade bank
NPP’s Chairman Wontumi Seeks Plea Deal in GHC 24 Million EXIM Bank Fraud Case
NPP Regional Chairman’s Bid for Negotiated Settlement Raises Questions About Accountability for Politically Exposed Persons
Former MASLOC CEO Extradited to Ghana To Face The Law. Her Legal Options To Avoid Prison are Limited
The extradition of former MASLOC CEO Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu is a landmark moment for accountability — but her lawyers are already fighting back
Accra Under Water, Under Siege
Gideon Adjei-Mawutor penned an op-ed about Accra’s constant flooding and its lack of city planning and in-adequate public transportation
In Ghana’s Digital Media Ecosystem, Clickbait, Press Releases and Quote Driven Stories Have Become The Norm
Economic pressures, political capture, and structural gaps have made reactive, quote-driven journalism the norm in Ghana
Ghana Has Spent Years Trying To Digitise Its Land Registry System. Progress Is Still Underwhelming
From paper records to pixels — the slow, uneven transformation of Ghana’s land administration system
Recent Arrests of Social Media Users Have Prompted Debate about Free Speech and Censorship in Ghana
A surge in arrests of social media users under decades-old statutes is forcing a reckoning over whether Ghana’s democracy can afford its own laws
A Charter in Sheep’s Clothing: How a Proposed African Treaty Could Dismantle Decades of Hard-Won Rights
Wrapped in the language of sovereignty and African values, the Draft African Charter on Family, Sovereignty and Values is drawing sharp legal rebuke — with analysts warning it would gut existing continental human rights protections rather than defend them
Is An Awards Ceremony for Ghanaian Public Servants Really Necessary?
For a country which has had governance issues in the past, is an awards night for public servants really necessary?
Eleven Years Later, Victims of Ghana’s June 3 Fire Disaster are Still Seeking Justice from Authorities
A preventable catastrophe at Accra’s Kwame Nkrumah Circle killed over 150 people in 2015. A decade later, a class action suit drags on, and the survivors are running out of patience.
Ghana’s Supreme Court Rules Against Springfield Oil and Exploration in $10 Million Arbitration Case
A Supreme Court ruling enforcing nearly $10 million in LCIA awards sends a clear message to international investors — and raises pointed questions about one of Ghana’s most closely watched oil companies
A Company Claims It Already Built An Existing E-Visa Platform in Ghana. The Government Has Denied This
A contractor with a decade-long government deal says the Mahama administration is bypassing a valid contract — and warns of costly judgment debts
Reports Say Bank of Ghana is Trying To Sell Its $260 Million Headquarters. The Bank Denies This
A news report claimed that Bank of Ghana officials were looking to sell its new $260 million HQ. The Bank has denied this report
Collective Action, Saving The World and “Ghosts”: Inside The Talks at TEDxAccra 2026
TEDx Accra returned from its four year absence with its 2026 edition with a central theme of Symbiosis
Former Aspirant MP Says Vetting Committee Failed to Address a Seven-Year-Old Sexual Assault Claim Of a Supreme Court Nominee
Gender advocate Akosua Manu says nominee Anthony Forson Jnr should have been made to answer a 2019 rape allegation before Parliament confirmed him to the apex court
Ghana Moves to Draft First National Organ Donation Policy, But Legal Gap Persists
Ghana’s health ministry has begun drafting the country’s first national policy on organ and tissue transplantation, a step advocates say has been decades overdue
Is It Time for an African FIFA President? South Africa’s Endorsement of CAF President Motsepe Reopens the Debate
South Africa’s Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie has publicly endorsed CAF President Patrice Motsepe as the man to succeed Gianni Infantino at FIFA
GoldBod Buyers Squeezed by Payment Delays as Ghana’s Gold Agency Loses Central Bank Backstop
Licensed buyers say they have gone unpaid for up to three weeks even as bullion prices surge, exposing the funding gap left by the Bank of Ghana’s exit from gold financing
Ghana Tightens Grip on Used Vehicle Imports as October Deadline Looms
Ghana enforces its toughest vehicle import regime yet from October 1, tightening age limits, mandating pre-shipment inspections and rolling out digital vehicle tracking
KFC’s GHC15 Deal Draws Crowds, Chaos and a National Debate on Branding and Affordability
A GH¢15 anniversary deal drew record crowds to KFC branches nationwide on Saturday, sparking broken doors, police intervention in Ashaiman, and a fierce online debate about hunger, dignity and discount culture in Ghana’s economy
Nigeria’s Mission XI Failed. But The Story Of The Super Falcons Is Not Over
WAFCON 2026 has officially been marked as the worst year on record for Nigeria’s women’s national football team. But what does one bad tournament mean in the grand scheme of an extraordinary history?
Is Ghana’s Jury System Begging for Structural Reform?
Ghana’s jury system for capital cases traces back to a 1960 law and Article 19 of the 1992 Constitution, but the seven-citizen jury pool has grown dangerously shallow
Empty Seats, Full Potential: What WAFCON 2026 Reveals About the State of Women’s Sport in Africa
While global events like the WNBA All-Star Game and the US National Women Soccer League shatter attendance records through deliberate investment, WAFCON 2026 is playing out in front of rows of empty seats in Morocco
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Collective Action, Saving The World and “Ghosts”: Inside The Talks at TEDxAccra 2026
TEDx Accra returned from its four year absence with its 2026 edition with a central theme of Symbiosis
Former Aspirant MP Says Vetting Committee Failed to Address a Seven-Year-Old Sexual Assault Claim Of a Supreme Court Nominee
Gender advocate Akosua Manu says nominee Anthony Forson Jnr should have been made to answer a 2019 rape allegation before Parliament confirmed him to the apex court
Ghana Moves to Draft First National Organ Donation Policy, But Legal Gap Persists
Ghana’s health ministry has begun drafting the country’s first national policy on organ and tissue transplantation, a step advocates say has been decades overdue
Is It Time for an African FIFA President? South Africa’s Endorsement of CAF President Motsepe Reopens the Debate
South Africa’s Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie has publicly endorsed CAF President Patrice Motsepe as the man to succeed Gianni Infantino at FIFA
GoldBod Buyers Squeezed by Payment Delays as Ghana’s Gold Agency Loses Central Bank Backstop
Licensed buyers say they have gone unpaid for up to three weeks even as bullion prices surge, exposing the funding gap left by the Bank of Ghana’s exit from gold financing
Ghana Tightens Grip on Used Vehicle Imports as October Deadline Looms
Ghana enforces its toughest vehicle import regime yet from October 1, tightening age limits, mandating pre-shipment inspections and rolling out digital vehicle tracking
KFC’s GHC15 Deal Draws Crowds, Chaos and a National Debate on Branding and Affordability
A GH¢15 anniversary deal drew record crowds to KFC branches nationwide on Saturday, sparking broken doors, police intervention in Ashaiman, and a fierce online debate about hunger, dignity and discount culture in Ghana’s economy
Nigeria’s Mission XI Failed. But The Story Of The Super Falcons Is Not Over
WAFCON 2026 has officially been marked as the worst year on record for Nigeria’s women’s national football team. But what does one bad tournament mean in the grand scheme of an extraordinary history?
Is Ghana’s Jury System Begging for Structural Reform?
Ghana’s jury system for capital cases traces back to a 1960 law and Article 19 of the 1992 Constitution, but the seven-citizen jury pool has grown dangerously shallow
Empty Seats, Full Potential: What WAFCON 2026 Reveals About the State of Women’s Sport in Africa
While global events like the WNBA All-Star Game and the US National Women Soccer League shatter attendance records through deliberate investment, WAFCON 2026 is playing out in front of rows of empty seats in Morocco
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Collective Action, Saving The World and “Ghosts”: Inside The Talks at TEDxAccra 2026
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Gender advocate Akosua Manu says nominee Anthony Forson Jnr should have been made to answer a 2019 rape allegation before Parliament confirmed him to the apex court
Ghana Moves to Draft First National Organ Donation Policy, But Legal Gap Persists
Ghana’s health ministry has begun drafting the country’s first national policy on organ and tissue transplantation, a step advocates say has been decades overdue
Is It Time for an African FIFA President? South Africa’s Endorsement of CAF President Motsepe Reopens the Debate
South Africa’s Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie has publicly endorsed CAF President Patrice Motsepe as the man to succeed Gianni Infantino at FIFA
GoldBod Buyers Squeezed by Payment Delays as Ghana’s Gold Agency Loses Central Bank Backstop
Licensed buyers say they have gone unpaid for up to three weeks even as bullion prices surge, exposing the funding gap left by the Bank of Ghana’s exit from gold financing
Ghana Tightens Grip on Used Vehicle Imports as October Deadline Looms
Ghana enforces its toughest vehicle import regime yet from October 1, tightening age limits, mandating pre-shipment inspections and rolling out digital vehicle tracking
KFC’s GHC15 Deal Draws Crowds, Chaos and a National Debate on Branding and Affordability
A GH¢15 anniversary deal drew record crowds to KFC branches nationwide on Saturday, sparking broken doors, police intervention in Ashaiman, and a fierce online debate about hunger, dignity and discount culture in Ghana’s economy
Nigeria’s Mission XI Failed. But The Story Of The Super Falcons Is Not Over
WAFCON 2026 has officially been marked as the worst year on record for Nigeria’s women’s national football team. But what does one bad tournament mean in the grand scheme of an extraordinary history?
Is Ghana’s Jury System Begging for Structural Reform?
Ghana’s jury system for capital cases traces back to a 1960 law and Article 19 of the 1992 Constitution, but the seven-citizen jury pool has grown dangerously shallow
Empty Seats, Full Potential: What WAFCON 2026 Reveals About the State of Women’s Sport in Africa
While global events like the WNBA All-Star Game and the US National Women Soccer League shatter attendance records through deliberate investment, WAFCON 2026 is playing out in front of rows of empty seats in Morocco
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Collective Action, Saving The World and “Ghosts”: Inside The Talks at TEDxAccra 2026
TEDx Accra returned from its four year absence with its 2026 edition with a central theme of Symbiosis
Former Aspirant MP Says Vetting Committee Failed to Address a Seven-Year-Old Sexual Assault Claim Of a Supreme Court Nominee
Gender advocate Akosua Manu says nominee Anthony Forson Jnr should have been made to answer a 2019 rape allegation before Parliament confirmed him to the apex court
Ghana Moves to Draft First National Organ Donation Policy, But Legal Gap Persists
Ghana’s health ministry has begun drafting the country’s first national policy on organ and tissue transplantation, a step advocates say has been decades overdue
Is It Time for an African FIFA President? South Africa’s Endorsement of CAF President Motsepe Reopens the Debate
South Africa’s Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie has publicly endorsed CAF President Patrice Motsepe as the man to succeed Gianni Infantino at FIFA
GoldBod Buyers Squeezed by Payment Delays as Ghana’s Gold Agency Loses Central Bank Backstop
Licensed buyers say they have gone unpaid for up to three weeks even as bullion prices surge, exposing the funding gap left by the Bank of Ghana’s exit from gold financing
Ghana Tightens Grip on Used Vehicle Imports as October Deadline Looms
Ghana enforces its toughest vehicle import regime yet from October 1, tightening age limits, mandating pre-shipment inspections and rolling out digital vehicle tracking
KFC’s GHC15 Deal Draws Crowds, Chaos and a National Debate on Branding and Affordability
A GH¢15 anniversary deal drew record crowds to KFC branches nationwide on Saturday, sparking broken doors, police intervention in Ashaiman, and a fierce online debate about hunger, dignity and discount culture in Ghana’s economy
Nigeria’s Mission XI Failed. But The Story Of The Super Falcons Is Not Over
WAFCON 2026 has officially been marked as the worst year on record for Nigeria’s women’s national football team. But what does one bad tournament mean in the grand scheme of an extraordinary history?
Is Ghana’s Jury System Begging for Structural Reform?
Ghana’s jury system for capital cases traces back to a 1960 law and Article 19 of the 1992 Constitution, but the seven-citizen jury pool has grown dangerously shallow
Empty Seats, Full Potential: What WAFCON 2026 Reveals About the State of Women’s Sport in Africa
While global events like the WNBA All-Star Game and the US National Women Soccer League shatter attendance records through deliberate investment, WAFCON 2026 is playing out in front of rows of empty seats in Morocco
Ghana Supreme Court Strikes Down Party Delegate System, Orders One-Year Overhaul
Ghana’s Supreme Court has struck down the delegate system political parties have used since 1992 to elect presidential and parliamentary candidates, ordering a shift toward direct participation by all party members within a year
Inside the Decades-Long Battle To Rehab Ghana’s Trade Fair Centre
Redevelopment promises collide with demolitions, court fights, and shifting deadlines at Ghana’s oldest exhibition ground
Former Manager of Tema Oil Refinery On Trial in US Over Ghana Power Bribery Deal
A former Goldman Sachs executive went on trial in Brooklyn this week, accused of funneling more than $1 million in bribes to Ghanaian officials to win approval for a Turkish company’s power plant project.
Ghana Announced It Was Adding Chinese to Its Education Curriculum. The Decision Has Raised Eyebrows
Ghana’s new basic school curriculum will introduce Chinese as an optional language starting in kindergarten, developed with technical support from Confucius Institutes whose funding terms and oversight arrangements with the government remain undisclosed
Why A Controversial 1960 Law is Leading to a Crackdown on Online Speech in Ghana
A wave of prosecutions under Sections 207 and 208 of Ghana’s Criminal Offences Act — provisions rights groups trace to colonial-era public order law — has put TikTok influencers behind bars and reignited a decades-old debate over criminal libel, free expression, and who gets to decide what counts as “fear and panic.”
How Movies Reach Ghana’s Cinema Screens — And Why There Are Almost No Competing Cinemas
From encrypted digital files unlocked by remote “keys” to layers of regional distributors between Accra and Hollywood, the journey a film takes to reach a Silverbird screen reveals why Ghana’s cinema industry has stayed a two-player market for nearly two decades.
Court Authorizes Enforcement Action Against Oxford Street Hotel Tied to Businessman Known as Cheddar
A Ghanaian High Court authorized police assistance for a British investment firm and a court-appointed receiver to take control of a landmark luxury hotel in the capital
Ghana National Service Personnel Association Suspends Controversial Levy Deduction from Allowances After Backlash
The association behind the levy says the money funded an employability training programme. Affected personnel say they never consented and are demanding a criminal investigation
Afrochella Was Pitched as Africa’s Biggest Homecoming Festival. Coachella Filed a Lawsuit for Copyright Infringement
When Coachella’s parent company came for Accra’s crown jewel, Afrochella’s management settled and strategically made a name change. But did the episode have an effect on the experience?
Why Ghana’s Parliament Passage of A Tribunal Bill is Causing Controversy
Parliament has passed the Tribunal Bill, 2026, creating a two-tier system of Regional and District Tribunals for the first time since the PNDC era. Supporters call it constitutional housekeeping; the Minority and organised labour call it a warning sign
Inside the Accra Metropolitan Assembly’s Recurring Fights With Auditors, Traders and the Courts
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly have had a long list of controversies in the past including “fights” with auditors, traders and the courts
Ghana Wants Diaspora Youth To Partake in Its National Service Program. The Initiative Has Drawn Mixed Reactions
The Diaspora Affairs Office has announced a two-month cultural and institutional immersion programme for Ghanaian youth abroad, drawing mixed reactions as the country’s own National Service scheme grapples with payment delays and youth unemployment holds near a third
Ghanaian National “Abu Trica” Extradited to US Over Romance Fraud Scheme That Targeted Elderly Americans
Frederick Kumi, alleged leader of a transnational fraud network, faces wire fraud and money laundering charges in Ohio after being extradited from Ghana
EOCO Arrests Former Decentralisation Secretariat Officials Including Dennis “Miracles” Aboagye Over Alleged GHC 55 Million Fraud
EOCO has arrested former IMCCoD Executive Secretary Dennis “Miracles” Aboagye and ex-Accountant Gerald Appiah over an alleged GH¢55 million fraud
Ghana Football Association’s Revenue Has Been a Black Box for Years. Legal Options for Disclosure are Scarce
The Ghana Football Association’s finances are governed by an eighteen-category revenue framework, yet no public document shows how much money moves through any of the categories it lists. A five-year-old audit total is the most recent full financial picture publicly available
Black Volta Standoff: President Mahama’s Brother’s Firm Allegedly Defies Two Court Orders in $100M Gold Mine Dispute
Engineers & Planners (E&P), headed by Ibrahim Mahama, brother of President John Dramani Mahama, is allegedly refusing to relinquish the Black Volta gold mine despite two separate legal rulings ordering it to stop occupying the site
Togo Tech Minister Cina Lawson is Africa’s Digital Darling. But Internet Shutdowns Under Her Watch Are Hard To Ignore
Cina Lawson has spent 15 years transforming Togo into a continental model for digital governance. The accolades are real. So are the controversies
Ghana is Debating Letting Dual Citizens Hold Top Offices in Government. Critics are Pushing Back
A constitutional amendment backed by President Mahama would open government roles to dual nationals, reviving a decades-old debate over what allegiance to Ghana should require
Labari Media Launches “Labari Data”: A Comprehensive Data Resource Project for Africa
Positioned as an essential data hub, Labari Data provides open datasets, trackers, and tools covering key areas including markets, networks, intelligence, governance, people, and mobility across all 54 African countries
Hoop Dreams: Infrastructure Gaps and Funding Continue to Slow Ghana’s Basketball Development
New Ghana Basketball Association president Alex Kukula outlines a long-term plan built around youth development, coach training, and the search for private funding — but infrastructure gaps and decades of neglect pose serious obstacles
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Collective Action, Saving The World and “Ghosts”: Inside The Talks at TEDxAccra 2026
TEDx Accra returned from its four year absence with its 2026 edition with a central theme of Symbiosis
Former Aspirant MP Says Vetting Committee Failed to Address a Seven-Year-Old Sexual Assault Claim Of a Supreme Court Nominee
Gender advocate Akosua Manu says nominee Anthony Forson Jnr should have been made to answer a 2019 rape allegation before Parliament confirmed him to the apex court
Ghana Moves to Draft First National Organ Donation Policy, But Legal Gap Persists
Ghana’s health ministry has begun drafting the country’s first national policy on organ and tissue transplantation, a step advocates say has been decades overdue
Is It Time for an African FIFA President? South Africa’s Endorsement of CAF President Motsepe Reopens the Debate
South Africa’s Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie has publicly endorsed CAF President Patrice Motsepe as the man to succeed Gianni Infantino at FIFA
GoldBod Buyers Squeezed by Payment Delays as Ghana’s Gold Agency Loses Central Bank Backstop
Licensed buyers say they have gone unpaid for up to three weeks even as bullion prices surge, exposing the funding gap left by the Bank of Ghana’s exit from gold financing
Ghana Tightens Grip on Used Vehicle Imports as October Deadline Looms
Ghana enforces its toughest vehicle import regime yet from October 1, tightening age limits, mandating pre-shipment inspections and rolling out digital vehicle tracking
KFC’s GHC15 Deal Draws Crowds, Chaos and a National Debate on Branding and Affordability
A GH¢15 anniversary deal drew record crowds to KFC branches nationwide on Saturday, sparking broken doors, police intervention in Ashaiman, and a fierce online debate about hunger, dignity and discount culture in Ghana’s economy
Nigeria’s Mission XI Failed. But The Story Of The Super Falcons Is Not Over
WAFCON 2026 has officially been marked as the worst year on record for Nigeria’s women’s national football team. But what does one bad tournament mean in the grand scheme of an extraordinary history?
Is Ghana’s Jury System Begging for Structural Reform?
Ghana’s jury system for capital cases traces back to a 1960 law and Article 19 of the 1992 Constitution, but the seven-citizen jury pool has grown dangerously shallow
Empty Seats, Full Potential: What WAFCON 2026 Reveals About the State of Women’s Sport in Africa
While global events like the WNBA All-Star Game and the US National Women Soccer League shatter attendance records through deliberate investment, WAFCON 2026 is playing out in front of rows of empty seats in Morocco
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Collective Action, Saving The World and “Ghosts”: Inside The Talks at TEDxAccra 2026
TEDx Accra returned from its four year absence with its 2026 edition with a central theme of Symbiosis
Former Aspirant MP Says Vetting Committee Failed to Address a Seven-Year-Old Sexual Assault Claim Of a Supreme Court Nominee
Gender advocate Akosua Manu says nominee Anthony Forson Jnr should have been made to answer a 2019 rape allegation before Parliament confirmed him to the apex court
Ghana Moves to Draft First National Organ Donation Policy, But Legal Gap Persists
Ghana’s health ministry has begun drafting the country’s first national policy on organ and tissue transplantation, a step advocates say has been decades overdue
Is It Time for an African FIFA President? South Africa’s Endorsement of CAF President Motsepe Reopens the Debate
South Africa’s Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie has publicly endorsed CAF President Patrice Motsepe as the man to succeed Gianni Infantino at FIFA
GoldBod Buyers Squeezed by Payment Delays as Ghana’s Gold Agency Loses Central Bank Backstop
Licensed buyers say they have gone unpaid for up to three weeks even as bullion prices surge, exposing the funding gap left by the Bank of Ghana’s exit from gold financing
Ghana Tightens Grip on Used Vehicle Imports as October Deadline Looms
Ghana enforces its toughest vehicle import regime yet from October 1, tightening age limits, mandating pre-shipment inspections and rolling out digital vehicle tracking
KFC’s GHC15 Deal Draws Crowds, Chaos and a National Debate on Branding and Affordability
A GH¢15 anniversary deal drew record crowds to KFC branches nationwide on Saturday, sparking broken doors, police intervention in Ashaiman, and a fierce online debate about hunger, dignity and discount culture in Ghana’s economy
Nigeria’s Mission XI Failed. But The Story Of The Super Falcons Is Not Over
WAFCON 2026 has officially been marked as the worst year on record for Nigeria’s women’s national football team. But what does one bad tournament mean in the grand scheme of an extraordinary history?
Is Ghana’s Jury System Begging for Structural Reform?
Ghana’s jury system for capital cases traces back to a 1960 law and Article 19 of the 1992 Constitution, but the seven-citizen jury pool has grown dangerously shallow
Empty Seats, Full Potential: What WAFCON 2026 Reveals About the State of Women’s Sport in Africa
While global events like the WNBA All-Star Game and the US National Women Soccer League shatter attendance records through deliberate investment, WAFCON 2026 is playing out in front of rows of empty seats in Morocco
