89 m. ago Africans must reclaim their dignity and history – Dr Ibn Chambas urges

African Union High Representative for Silencing the Guns, Dr Mohammed Ibn Chambas, has urged Africans across the continent and in the diaspora to rise boldly in defence of their dignity, identity, and cultural heritage.

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3 h. ago Shooting at South African bar leaves 11 dead, including a young child, police say

At least 11 people were killed on Saturday, including a three-year-old boy, after gunshots were fired at an illegal bar in the South African city of Pretoria, police said.

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7 h. ago Wizkid shades Davido as his album emerges most streamed African album of 2025

Nigerian Afrobeats singer Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has taunted his colleague Davido after his album Morayo emerged as Apple Music’s most-streamed album of 2025 in Sub-Saharan Africa.

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9 h. ago Unity is the path to power – Kufuor calls for one strong NPP

Former President John Agyekum Kufuor is urging members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to put unity above all else as the party works to rebuild its strength ahead of future elections.

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9 h. ago The future is bright for African Rugby League referees – James Jones

International Rugby League lead match official educator James Jones has expressed confidence in the bright future of African referees on the international stage. Speaking in an interview during the closing ceremony of the 2025 Rugby League Tri-Nation Festival, Jones praised the officials’ progress and potential, noting that their development demonstrates the rising standards of match […]

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10 h. ago ECOWAS deploys standby force to Benin amid military takeover

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has announced the deployment of its Standby Force to the Republic of Benin, citing the need to uphold constitutional order and protect the country’s territorial integrity. The move follows an emergency meeting of the ECOWAS Mediation and Security Council at the level of Heads of State and […]

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13 h. ago GPL 2025/26: Oduro’s stunning strike earns Hohoe United win over Asante Kotoko

Hohoe United stun Asante Kotoko with a 1-0 win following a stunning free-kick from William Oduro at the Hohoe Stadium in week 13 of the Ghana Preier League.

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20 h. ago Soldiers in Benin say they have seized power from President Talon

Soldiers in the West African nation of Benin have announced on national TV that they have ousted President Patrice Talon and seized power.

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21 h. ago Soldiers on Benin’s national television claim to have seized power

A group of soldiers on Benin's national television claimed to have seized power in the West African nation on Sunday, the latest threat to democratic norms in the unstable region.

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22 h. ago MTN Executive Urges African Graduates to Drive Technology Innovation

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mtn-executive-urges-african-graduates-to-drive-technology-innovation/MTN Group Senior Vice President Ebenezer Asante challenged African graduates to become technology creators rather than consumers during Accra Technical University’s graduation ceremony on December 5. Asante addressed 2,771 graduates at the 25th congregation ceremony themed Emerging Technologies: How Prepared is the ATU Graduate. He called for stronger partnerships between academia, government, and industry to […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mtn-executive-urges-african-graduates-to-drive-technology-innovation/

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23 h. ago Africa We Want Summit Highlights Technology and Trade for Growth

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/africa-we-want-summit-highlights-technology-and-trade-for-growth/The 2025 Africa We Want Summit convened entrepreneurs, policymakers and young innovators in Accra to discuss how technology, trade and entrepreneurship can accelerate the continent’s economic transformation through digitalisation and regional integration. Held at Mountville International University College, the summit focused on creating competitive African enterprises under the theme Unlocking Africa’s Market: Technology, Trade and […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/africa-we-want-summit-highlights-technology-and-trade-for-growth/

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32 h. ago Abolish or Reform? Abu Jinapor counsels sober reflection on debate over future of Special Prosecutor’s Office

Ranking Member on Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee and MP for Damongo, Samuel Abu Jinapor, on Thursday joined the national debate over whether the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has served its intended purpose or should be scrapped altogether, calling for sober reflection guided by the rule of law rather than partisan interest. Parliament on Thursday held a spirited debate on the relevance and constitutionality of the OSP, which has recently come under intense public scrutiny.

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36 h. ago WASSCE decline reveals deep gaps, there’s need to overhaul education system – Franklin Cudjoe

President of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, is urging a thorough reassessment of Ghana’s education framework in the wake of the significant slump in the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results, especially in Core Mathematics and Social Studies.

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37 h. ago Absa Bank Ghana hosts event marking 16 Days of Activism campaign

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/absa-bank-ghana-hosts-event-marking-16-days-of-activism-campaign/Absa Bank Ghana, in partnership with UN Women Ghana and the African Women Leaders Network, held an event under the global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign. The ceremony reinforced the urgent need to protect and empower women and girls across workplaces, homes and communities. The event took place at Absa Bank’s Head […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/absa-bank-ghana-hosts-event-marking-16-days-of-activism-campaign/

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39 h. ago Ras Mubarak And Borderless Africa Tour: Progress, Purpose, Personality

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Victor Yao Nyakey, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ras-mubarak-and-borderless-africa-tour-progress-purpose-personality/Abstract In August 2025, Ghanaian politician and Pan‑African advocate Ras Mubarak embarked on an unprecedented 163‑day, 40,000‑kilometre road expedition across 39 African countries. The initiative—known as the Trans Africa Tourism and Unity Campaign—seeks to accelerate the movement toward a visa‑free African continent by 2030. This report examines the progress of the tour to date, its […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Victor Yao Nyakey, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ras-mubarak-and-borderless-africa-tour-progress-purpose-personality/

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41 h. ago Absa Bank reaffirms commitment to youth entrepreneurship with Mastercard Foundation partnership

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/absa-bank-reaffirms-commitment-to-youth-entrepreneurship-with-mastercard-foundation-partnership/Absa Bank Ghana, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, has reaffirmed its commitment to building a stronger, more coordinated pathway for young entrepreneurs through structured support systems. This came to light during the 2025 Youth Entrepreneurship Dialogue held at the University of Professional Studies, Accra, under the theme Dream, Build, Thrive: The Future is Young. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/absa-bank-reaffirms-commitment-to-youth-entrepreneurship-with-mastercard-foundation-partnership/

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41 h. ago Ga West MCE Rallies Support for Food Sovereignty as Municipality Marks 41st Farmers’ Day

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ga-west-mce-rallies-support-for-food-sovereignty-as-municipality-marks-41st-farmers-day/The Ga West Municipal Assembly on Friday marked the 41st Municipal Farmers’ Day celebration with a renewed call for agricultural modernization, food self-sufficiency and stronger community support for farmers, as the nation observes the 2025 National Farmers’ Day under the theme “Feed Ghana, Eat Ghana, Secure the Future.” The event, held at Samsam, Manchie, brought […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ga-west-mce-rallies-support-for-food-sovereignty-as-municipality-marks-41st-farmers-day/

Society

43 h. ago African Development Bank Gains Berne Union Membership Status

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-development-bank-gains-berne-union-membership-status/The African Development Bank became the first multilateral development institution accepted as a Berne Union member, gaining direct access to an industry that deployed approximately 140 billion dollars in insurance capacity for emerging markets in 2024 as part of efforts to mobilize private capital for African infrastructure projects. The announcement came during the fourth annual […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-development-bank-gains-berne-union-membership-status/

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43 h. ago Business Leaders Demand Regulatory Reform to Unlock Ghana’s Private Sector Potential

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/business-leaders-demand-regulatory-reform-to-unlock-ghanas-private-sector-potential/Ghana’s economic future depends on transforming public sector agencies from regulatory obstacles into development partners, business leaders and policy experts have warned following research showing compliance costs consume up to 40 percent of enterprise revenue. Seth Adjei Baah, former president of the Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and Peter Bismark Kwofie, executive director […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/business-leaders-demand-regulatory-reform-to-unlock-ghanas-private-sector-potential/

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46 h. ago Semenyo ready for the “next step” in club career – Otto Addo

Ghana head coach Otto Addo believes Antoine Semenyo has reached a stage in his development where a move beyond AFC Bournemouth appears both “natural” and inevitable, given his progress in the Premier League.

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