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as Global South Pivot Gains Steam By Prince AhenkorahPresident John Dramani Mahama is taking a central role in a high-profile Global South diplomatic offensive at the World Economic Forum in Davos. Today, 22 January, he will chair the inaugural Davos meeting of the Accra Reset, an initiative positioned as a bold recalibration of how developing nations engage with the international system.The move signals Mahama’s intent to leverage his restored presidency to position Ghana as a leading architect of a new, more assertive Global South agenda. The Accra Reset, which Mahama leads as head of its Presidential Council, aims explicitly to…

…as Journalist Appeals Justice Brews ‘Sick’ Ruling A High Court judgment weaponising data protection laws against investigative journalism is being challenged. The outcome will define the limits of accountability in Ghana.A legal battle with profound implications for press freedom, civil society, and political accountability is moving to Ghana’s Court of Appeal. Freelance journalist Innocent Samuel Appiah has filed an appeal against a controversial 7 November 2025 High Court ruling by Justice Nana Brew. The judgment, which found Appiah violated the Data Protection Act, 2012 (Act 843) in his reporting on Cynthia Adjei, is seen by legal experts as a dangerous…

By Nelson Ayivor As part of efforts to preserve the Pan-African legacy of Ghana’s first President, Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, the government of Ghana has embarked on official negotiations with the government of Guinea. According to Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the move aims to restore the site where Nkrumah served as Co-President of Guinea following the 1966 coup in Ghana. The property is expected to undergo full renovation and preservation, demonstrating profound respect for the late leader and creating a comprehensive experience for historians and tourists. By restoring the Guinea home, the government seeks to bridge the gap…

By Nelson Ayivor Ghana’s gospel music industry has been thrown into deep mourning following the death of legendary gospel musician and composer, Yaw Sarpong. Widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in the history of Ghanaian gospel music, Yaw Sarpong’s passing marks the end of an era that shaped the sound, discipline and spiritual depth of Akan gospel music for decades. The sad news was confirmed by his manager, Nana Poku Ashis, although further details surrounding the circumstances of his death are yet to be officially disclosed. His passing has since sparked an outpouring of grief from musicians,…

President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Okraku, says the Black Queens will be playing to win the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The Queens discovered their opponents for the competition to be staged in Morocco on Thursday, where they were drawn in Group D alongside Cameroon, Mali and Cape Verde. Kim Lars Bjorkegren’s side finished third in the last edition of the continental tournament after beating South Africa on penalties to win bronze. On the back of last year’s tournament, Okraku believes the Black Queens will be targeting the ultimate in Morocco once again. “The ambition…

Accra Hearts of Oak recorded their 8th draw of the season, this time, against Dreams F.C. in the Ghana Premier League on Friday. Friday’s draw was the first time in four matches that Hearts had failed to win at home since moving to the University of Ghana Stadium. Before the match, the two teams were separated by eight points and the opening minutes showed which side was superior. Three minutes into the match, Hearts of Oak’s Hussein Mohammed missed the game’s best chance when he pounced on a loose ball after Kofi Kumah had misjudged the flight of the ball.…

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has issued a strong condemnation of what it described as “unacceptable behaviour” by some players and officials during the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 Final between Morocco and Senegal in Rabat on Sunday night. In an official statement released on 19 January 2026, CAF said it “strongly condemns any inappropriate behaviour which occurs during matches, especially those targeting the refereeing team or match organisers.” The governing body said it is reviewing all available footage of the incidents at the high‑profile match and will refer the matter to the relevant disciplinary bodies…

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By Prince Ahenkorah The Deputy Minister of Finance, Mr Thomas Ampem Nyarko, has announced that Ghana will deploy an artificial intelligence powered customs inspection system to help curb massive revenue leakages estimated at over US$127 billion. Speaking at a media engagement during a three-day stakeholders’ meeting, he said the new technology would tackle persistent challenges in the current customs system, including undervaluation, misclassification of goods, and the use of falsified invoices. Mr Nyarko revealed that between 2020 and 2025, Ghana recorded imports valued at about US$127 billion, yet only US$52 billion was officially declared. He noted that the wide gap…

as ‘Galamsey’ fight shifts gearBy Philip Antoh In a sweeping weekend operation, state anti-illegal mining forces descended on sites along the crucial Kumasi-Sunyani corridor, destroying equipment and burning makeshift camps. The raids signal a renewed, tactically mobile effort by the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) to disrupt the rampant illicit mining, known locally as galamsey, that plagues Ghana’s heartland. Yet, the persistent pattern of miners fleeing before arrival and the severe contamination of the Tano River underscore the entrenched and evasive nature of the crisis.Acting on intelligence, NAIMOS task forces struck at dawn on 17 January, first targeting Bronikrom…