Ghana

2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco

8 clusters · 84 sources · last updated about 9 hours ago

Latest: Ghana Black Maidens face must-win match against Canada

The 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup is underway in Morocco, featuring 24 national teams in a new annual format. Matches are being hosted in venues such as the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Salé and Rabat. In Group A,

Culinary trends and seasonal recipe publications

22 clusters · 160 sources · last updated about 10 hours ago

Latest: Apple-based dessert recipes for autumn

Culinary resources continue to emphasize seasonal autumn cooking, with a focus on heritage produce and nutritional diversity. Trends highlight heirloom apple varieties from the 1700s and 1800s, such as Esopus Spitzenburg

Ghana-Nigeria Treasury bill and OMO liquidity demand

32 clusters · 55 sources · last updated about 13 hours ago

Latest: Nigeria's money supply grows as BDCs seek remittance roles

By late October 2026, liquidity and debt market dynamics in Nigeria and Ghana continued to evolve through central bank interventions and shifting investor appetites. In Nigeria, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has uti

Ghana national team player call-ups

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated about 14 hours ago

Latest: Kelvin Osei Asibey expresses readiness for Ghana national team

Recent developments regarding the Ghana national team, the Black Stars, involve new player inclusions for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. New York Red Bulls midfielder Ronald Donkor expressed excitement follo

Presidential pardons in Ghana

2 clusters · 13 sources · last updated about 14 hours ago

Latest: Wa Central Prison inmates released under President Mahama’s 2026 amnesty

To commemorate Ghana’s 70th Independence Anniversary, President John Dramani Mahama granted a presidential pardon to 863 convicted persons under Article 72(1) of the 1992 Constitution. The group of beneficiaries included

Ebola outbreak spreads from DRC to Kenya and Nigeria

23 clusters · 617 sources · last updated about 14 hours ago

Latest: Kenya records second Ebola death as outbreak spreads in Africa

The Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has become the deadliest in the nation’s history. By mid-October 2026, the DRC epidemic surpassed 9,500 cases and 4,600 deaths. The virus has spread

Ghana public university industrial disputes

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated about 16 hours ago

Latest: Ghana technical university leaders and union called to resolve strike

An industrial dispute involving various administrative and teaching unions has disrupted the academic calendar in Ghana’s public and technical universities. In mid-October, the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC

Professional and creative industry events in Accra

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated about 17 hours ago

Latest: Creatives Connect Afrika to return to Accra in 2026

Accra, Ghana, is set to host significant regional gatherings in late 2026 focused on professional development and the creative economy. In October, the HR Focus Africa Conference was announced for October 16 at the Laba

Global surge in social media regulation for minors

16 clusters · 174 sources · last updated about 18 hours ago

Latest: Greece bans social media use for children under 15

Global efforts to regulate social media for minors are intensifying through new legislation and judicial rulings. In Australia, a ban prohibiting children under 16 from holding accounts went into effect in late 2025. In

Healthcare access and support initiatives in Ghana

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated about 18 hours ago

Latest: Ghana Medical Trust Fund expands regional sensitization tour

Efforts to improve healthcare delivery and accessibility in Ghana have seen recent focus on regional support and public awareness. The World Health Organization (WHO) pledged to strengthen healthcare in the Upper East Re

Ghana SSNIT pension fund management

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated about 22 hours ago

Latest: Ghana government pays GH¢4.40 billion for pension obligations

In 2026, the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) reported paying GH¢6.71 billion in benefits between January and September. These disbursements covered monthly invalidity pensions, survivors’ benefits, a

Yellow fever outbreak and vaccination in Ghana

4 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Ghana yellow fever vaccination reaches 92% in Wa West

Ghana's Ministry of Health declared a yellow fever outbreak in the Upper West Region following laboratory confirmation of three deaths. Since June 2026, approximately 450 suspected cases have been recorded nationwide, wi

University of Energy and Natural Resources development

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: University of Energy and Natural Resources achieves top rankings and launches battery network

The University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR) has achieved its first entry into the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings for 2027, placing in the 1,801 to 2,000 global band. This achievement mak

World Assemblies of God Congress in Accra

5 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Ghana hosts 10th Triennial World Assemblies of God Congress

Accra, Ghana, hosted the 10th Triennial World Assemblies of God Fellowship Congress from October 14 to 16, 2026. This event marked the first time in the organization’s 115-year history that the global congress was held o

Ghana Premier League 2026/27 season progresses

28 clusters · 48 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Hearts of Oak move to top of Ghana Premier League

The 2026/27 Ghana Premier League (GPL) season has officially commenced, beginning with a 3-0 opening-day victory for Vision FC over Young Apostles FC. As the league enters its second matchday, several clubs are seeking m

Criticism of Ghana Football Association leadership

7 clusters · 18 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Ghana Football Association faces criticism over domestic league standards

Criticism of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) leadership has intensified following political scrutiny and poor national team performance. Initially, Ghanaian lawmakers targeted GFA President Kurt Okraku, questioning

Ghanaian sports policy and international cooperation

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Ghanaian Minister calls for improved athlete mobility and Russian cooperation

Ghanaian Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Iddie Adams has introduced new requirements for national football leadership and advocated for broader continental sporting integration. Following a difficult start to the 20

Global mobile communication fraud escalation

8 clusters · 23 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Financial institutions warn of evolving text and phone scams

Cybersecurity threats involving mobile communication, specifically SIM swapping, have emerged as a significant risk to personal and financial security. In SIM swapping schemes, attackers impersonate account holders to co

Rescue of stranded Ghanaian fishermen

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Seven Ghanaian fishermen rescued after two weeks adrift

Seven fishermen aboard the canoe ‘Second Chance’ were stranded at sea for over a week after an outboard motor failure caused them to drift more than 120 nautical miles from the shore. While the crew managed to maintain c

Nigeria Women's Teams Prepare for World Cup and Olympics

13 clusters · 65 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Nigeria's Flamingos defeat North Korea to reach U-17 World Cup Round of 16

Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, successfully concluded their preparation for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup by winning the 2026 WAFU-B U-17 Girls Cup in Côte d’Ivoire. The team maintained a perfect

Flooding and extreme weather in North India and Nepal

12 clusters · 209 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: UN Loss and Damage Fund approves $20 million for Nepal

Extreme rainfall, flooding, and landslides continue to cause fatalities and displacement across South Asia. In India, Uttar Pradesh has faced significant casualties and infrastructure damage, with recent reports indicati

Ghana housing finance and affordability initiatives

5 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Ghana Minister proposes National Housing Levy to address deficit

In late September 2026, preparations were announced for a national conference on housing finance in Accra, Ghana. Organized by the National Homeownership Fund, the event aimed to address sector challenges such as rising

National Democratic Congress leadership contests

7 clusters · 19 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: National Democratic Congress holds constituency elections in Ghana

Internal political activity within Ghana’s National Democratic Congress (NDC) has intensified regarding upcoming leadership contests. A Global InfoAnalytics survey conducted in mid-September 2026 showed Finance Minister

President Mahama expands Big Push and New Economy plans

4 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Ghana President Mahama announces $10bn investment plans

President John Dramani Mahama has expanded the scope of his national development strategies, transitioning from regional inspections to large-scale economic announcements. Following his ‘Resetting Ghana Tour’ of the Ahaf

U.S. third-country deportation and detention policies

35 clusters · 441 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: U.S. authorities consider deporting ill migrants to Africa

The United States has expanded its third-country deportation program, utilizing bilateral agreements to relocate migrants to nations other than their countries of origin. Since February 2025, more than 25,000 individuals

Ghana national data exchange hub initiative

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Ghana Minister announces national data exchange hub

Ghana’s Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Sam George, announced plans to develop a national data exchange hub to integrate artificial intelligence into public administration. The project aim

Ghana Economic Policy and the Accra Reset Program

2 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: African leaders and investors convene for summits in London and Nairobi

The 13th Financial Times Africa Summit in London convened political leaders, policymakers, and business executives to address economic development and capital mobilization. Participants, including Dangote Group President

African youth skills, AI & women digital literacy

34 clusters · 72 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: NITDA promotes global AI cybersecurity collaboration and tech innovation

Since late May 2026, a wave of programmes across North-West Africa has expanded vocational slots, digital incubators, and AI-focused training for young people. In Algeria, the Sanâa scheme added 1,366 jobs, while Tunisia

Breast cancer awareness and screening in Ghana

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Breast cancer survivors and specialists urge early screening in Ghana

Medical professionals and survivors in Ghana are addressing challenges related to breast cancer detection, specifically focusing on the impact of misinformation and psychological barriers. Dr. Angela Kutin Mensah has w

Ghana economic transition and New Economy Programme

4 clusters · 17 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Ghana 24-hour economy policy faces calls for budgetary support

Ghana is transitioning from economic stabilization toward a phase of sustained growth through its “New Economy” agenda. Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has emphasized that while the nation has managed debt and in