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Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa acted to consolidate his hold on power with Tuesday’s dismissal of a senior general, political analysts say, amid growing fears of a possible coup by former allies. Mnangagwa, who took charge after a military coup that ousted longtime ruler Robert Mugabe in 2017, is facing growing …

Mohammed Huzeinu will serve 100 days in prison as a sanction for invading the pitch during Ghana’s clash against Chad in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The 21-year-old ran onto the pitch which is seen as a breach of security in CAF regulations.   The action could potentially lead to …

Black Stars have arrived in Morocco ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Madagascar. The team departed Accra on Saturday morning at 10:30 GMT and landed at Acharif Al Idrissi Airport in Al Hoceima at 16:16 GMT. All 23 players made the trip in good condition as Ghana …

Ghana’s senior national team, the Black Stars, are gearing up for their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier match against Chad, March 21 at 19:00 GMT at the Accra Sports Stadium.   Coach Otto Addo has announced his starting lineup.   The team is packed with attacking power, featuring some of …

President John Mahama made a surprise visit to the Black Stars’ training session on Wednesday, boosting the team’s morale ahead of their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier match against Chad on Friday, March 21, 2025 at the Accra Sports Stadium. Addressing the players and technical team, President Mahama acknowledged …

Investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas has reaffirmed the critical role of the media in holding power to account, following his $18 million defamation victory against former MP Kennedy Agyapong in a U.S. court. In a statement after the Essex County Superior Court ruling in New Jersey, Anas emphasized that politicians …

President John Dramani Mahama’s official X account (@JDMahama) has been hacked. This comes after the account was used to promote a cryptocurrency scam linked to Solanafrica, sparking mixed reactions. The fraudulent post claimed the project was “led by Ghana’s President John Mahama to make payments across Africa free using the …

The government has announced plans to reduce the cost of an ordinary passport from GH¢500 to GH¢350 in the coming days, representing a more than 25% decrease aimed at making passports more accessible while maintaining high security standards. Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, announced while answering questions on …

This is an annual tournament played which started since the year 2022, and this year is the fourth edition , which started with total number of 56 players. Twenty three(23) different nationals including thirteen ladies, which is the biggest group ever so far. This year commencement is with representatives of …

Captain (Rtd) Alec Grant Sam, the first pilot to fly Ghana Airways DC 10 from London to Ghana has died in Accra, aged 94. The former Managing Director of Ghana Airways died on Saturday, March 8, 2025 at his residence in Teshie-Nungua Estates in Accra. “He passed away peacefully in …