GOC and French Embassy collaborate for Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Paris 2024

Story by Michael Okuley Officials from the Ghana Olympic Committee and the French embassy in Ghana have convened to solidify arrangements for Ghana’s participation in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Discussions at the meeting on Wednesday, February 28, encompassed various topics, including the upcoming Africa Games, Ghana’s proposed pre-Games training camp in Strasbourg, French government […]

Two-thirds of Ghanaians are in vulnerable employment – GSS

Year on year inflation for January drops to 53.6% from 54.1%

By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Government statistician, Professor Samuel Kobina Annim, has revealed that a significant portion of Ghana’s employed population, specifically two-thirds, is engaged in vulnerable employment. The Annual Household Income and Expenditure Survey Quarter Three Labour Bulletin by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) highlighted that the average unemployment rate in the country had surged to […]

The Catholic Church is committed to the poor, vulnerable – Apostolic Nuncio

Catholic Church

The Apostolic Nuncio to Ghana, Most Reverend Henryk Mieczyslaw Jagodzinski, has reiterated the commitment of the Catholic Church to the protection and assistance of the vulnerable, irrespective of their origin and religious beliefs. He said vulnerable people, including displaced persons, the poor, and people considered ‘unwanted’ were dear to the Holy Father, Pope Francis, and […]

Ghana drop six places in FIFA World Rankings

Black Stars

By: Nana Kwame Bediako  The latest FIFA rankings released in February 2024 have seen Ghana drop to 67th place. The four-time African Champions have been affected by this slip based on their performance in major tournaments. The fall in the world ranking also affected the Black Stars position on the CAF rankings, as they fell […]

Concerned fans embark on protest over decline of Ghana football success

Hundreds of Ghanaian football fans are embarking on a demonstration to express their displeasure over the decline in the achievements of the national teams. The protestors, who started their march at the Obra Spot, are also seeking reforms towards reviving the game, which is the passion of the nation. A group of sports journalists are […]

John Mahama opposes Electoral Commission’s proposal to change election date

Mahama

By Emmanuel Oti Acheampong  The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), and former President, John Dramani Mahama, has strongly stated his stance on the proposed date for this year’s general election. Mr. Mahama, who is seeking a return to office after exiting the Presidency, made it known that the plot to change the date […]

Ghana thump Côte d’Ivoire to qualify for Futsal AFCON

Futsal

By: Nana Kwame Bediako  Ghana is set to participate in the Futsal Africa Cup of Nations after an enterprising 6-2 second leg away from home win against Côte d’Ivoire on Friday, February 9th, 2024. Team Ghana produced a spirited comeback to pip their Ivorian counterparts 6-2 in the second encounter away to pick a qualification […]

Kobbie Mainoo: Ghana FA to convince Man Utd teenager to play for Black Stars

Kobbie Mainoo

By: Nana Kwame Bediako  English-born Ghanaian Kobbie Mainoo has been cracking down some numbers with some good performances for Manchester United in the Premier League. The young talent, who is a graduate of the United Academy, has got a handful of football fans both in Ghana and England talking. His talent has no doubt made […]