“African teams should not continue to bear the brunt of administrative and visa-related obstacles. From everything I’m hearing, this situation is becoming increasingly concerning. If Ghana is forced to play without Thomas Partey because of matters unrelated to football, it would be a significant blow not only to the team but to the nation as…
The Government of Ghana has lodged a formal protest against Canada’s decision to deny a temporary residence visa to Black Stars midfielder Thomas Partey and says it is pursuing both diplomatic and legal steps to have the ruling reviewed ahead of Ghana’s opening World Cup match against Panama on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. In a…
Sophie Brussaux has become the subject of widespread online speculation after fans noticed what appeared to be wedding-related celebrations involving Turkish entrepreneur Efe Caliskan. The artist and philanthropist, who is widely known as the mother of Drake’s son Adonis, recently shared a series of photos and videos on social media that prompted followers to question…
Women in the northern parts of Ghana spend more than four times as many minutes per day on unpaid care work as men, representing an 80 per cent burden in providing care for children, the elderly and people with disabilities and illnesses. The women also provide other support to families, including cooking, cleaning, washing clothes…
The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has defended the government’s decision to maintain the producer price of cocoa for the 2026/2027 crop season, describing the move as a demonstration of its commitment to protecting cocoa farmers despite declining prices on the international market. The government, through COCOBOD, announced that the producer price for cocoa will remain…
Sports Minister Kofi Adams has assured Ghanaians who have expressed concerns over delays in receiving tickets for the 2026 FIFA World Cup that arrangements are being made to ensure eligible ticket holders receive them in time for the matches. His comments follow concerns from some supporters who are yet to receive tickets for Ghana’s games…
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has defended its decision to prevent 154 candidates of Sekondi College from sitting Thursday’s Chemistry theory and objective papers, insisting that examination regulations do not permit late candidates to enter the examination hall after the stipulated reporting time. The clarification follows calls by the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) of Sekondi…
The Attorney-General has filed a preliminary legal objection at the High Court (Criminal Division) in Accra, seeking to block an application by defence counsel in the ongoing criminal proceedings involving Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, and others. The objection, filed under docket number CR/0004/2026,…
Andy Appiah-Kubi, lawyer for Ashanti Regional New Patriotic Party (NPP) Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has withdrawn from representing his client in the ongoing Akonta Mining criminal case, citing concerns over the conduct of the proceedings and the court’s handling of the matter. Speaking on Eyewitness on Thursday, June 11, he disclosed…
The Silent Economic Crisis Hiding in Plain Sight While national discussions continue to focus on debt, taxation, energy, and infrastructure, a far less visible crisis is quietly draining billions of cedis from Ghana’s every year. According to a recent study by the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER) at the University of Ghana,…
