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April 11, 2026, 9:29 am
2027 Afcon Tournament Dates Confirmed
- [Ghanaian Times] The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially announced the dates for the historic 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) to be co-hosted in East Africa.
President Mahama Secures France's Health Platform Support for Ghana
- [Ghanaian Times] Ghana has been selected as the first beneficiary of France's National Health Platform.
Heath Goldfields Seals $2.8bn Trafigura Deal At Bogoso-Prestea
- [Ghanaian Times] A 700,000-ounce offtake agreement and $65 million in debt financing signal the full-scale revival of the Bogoso-Prestea mine, putting Ghanaian-owned mining firmly on the global map.
150 Years of Upholding Constitution - Supreme Court Celebrates Milestone
- [Ghanaian Times] The Supreme Court must position itself strategically to address emerging challenges in the global legal system, a Justice of the Supreme Court, Richard Adjei-Frong, has said.
Mahama Calls for Urgent Action to Tackle Rising Global Health Threats
- [Ghanaian Times] PRESIDENT John Dramani Mahama has called for urgent global action to tackle rising health threats.
Western Region Steps Up Drive for Quality Primary Healthcare
- [Ghanaian Times] The Western Regional Directorate of the Ghana Health Service is intensifying efforts to provide quality and accessible primary healthcare to residents.
Mepe Queenmother Concerned About Rising Teenage Pregnancy
- [Ghanaian Times] The Queenmother of Mepe Traditional Area, Mamaga Adzo Sreku III, has raised alarm over the increasing cases of teenage pregnancy in her community, describing it as a major developmental challenge. She noted that the trend undermines the future of young girls and places extra socio-economic pressure on families.
Ideg Calls for Establishment of Multiparty Democracy, Constitutional Reform Commission
- [Ghanaian Times] THE Institute of Democratic Governance (IDEG) has called for the establishment of an independent Multiparty Democracy and Constitutional Reform Commission (MDCRC) to ensure effective implementation of Ghana's Constitutional Reform.
Poor Nutrition Hampering Prospects of Children to Attain Educational Goals
- [Ghanaian Times] Poor nutrition and limited parental support is hampering the ability of children in Ghana to achieve their educational goals, the Co-founder and Executive Director of Learning Masterminds, Dr Mama Laryea, has stated.
World Autism Day - Govt Urged to Prioritise Inclusive Education
- [Ghanaian Times] The government has been urged to prioritise the implementation of inclusive education to ensure that children with special needs are accepted and given access to quality education. It is against this backdrop that the Chief Executive Officer of the Liztino Centre, Mrs Angel Bertino, stressed the need for government to enforce inclusive education policies across the country.
You Are What You Do
- [Ghanaian Times] In his new book 'Million Dollar Habits,' Brian Tracy provides a proven and practical series of strategies and techniques that you can use to achieve greater success and happiness in every area of your life.
Police Arrest Man Over Viral Video Threatening Churches
- [Ghanaian Times] The Ghana Police Service has arrested a 22-year-old man, Evans Puplampu, for allegedly causing fear and panic through a viral video in which he posed as a bandit and issued threats targeting churches in the country.
5 Arrested for Posing As Ns Operatives to Rob Miners
- [Ghanaian Times] The Western North Regional Police Command Commander, DCOP Dr Francis Kwame Tsidi, said the suspects were arrested on April 2, 2026, at about 18:00 hours.
Ghana's Economic Turnaround - A New Era for Investment and Partnerships
- [Ghanaian Times] A new economic direction for Ghana
Black Starlets Draw Senegal, Algeria in 2026 U17 Afcon
- [Ghanaian Times] The Black Starlets have been drawn in a challenging Group D for the 21st edition of the U-17 Africa Cup of Nations following the official draw held at the headquarters of the Confederation of African Football in Cairo yesterday.
Street Academy Fetes Street Children At Easter Picnic
- [Ghanaian Times] Hundreds of children were feted by the Street Academy on Monday as they climaxed the Easter celebration.
Four Arrested Over Suspected Narcotic Drugs At Offinso
- [Ghanaian Times] The Ghana Police Service has arrested four persons in connection with the possession of suspected narcotic drugs at Offinso in the Ashanti North Region.
Afreximbank Launches $10 Bn Gulf Crisis Response Programme... to Insulate African, Caribbean Economies From Gulf Crises
- [Ghanaian Times] TO counter the severe economic shocks triggered by the escalating conflict in the Middle East, the Board of Directors of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has approved a $10 billion Gulf Crisis Response Programme (GCRP) to insulate African and Caribbean economies, financial institutions, and corporates from the impact of the ongoing Gulf crisis.
Multiple Arrests Over Suspected Narcotic Drugs in Uwr
- [Ghanaian Times] The Ghana Police Service has arrested several persons in connection with the possession of suspected narcotic drugs in the Upper West Region.
Stolen Honda CR-V Retrieved By Kumasi Police Under 48 Hours
- [Ghanaian Times] The Ghana Police Service in Kumasi has successfully recovered a stolen Honda CR-V less than two days after it was taken from its owner's residence in Kumasi.
Appoint Coach With Experience, Good Track Record for Black Stars - -Alhaji Grusah
- [Ghanaian Times] ALHAJI Abdul Karim Grusah has called for technical reforms within the Ghana Football Association (GFA) following the dismissal of Otto Addo as Black Stars coach, stating the need for fresh direction and less interference in decision-making.
Complete Existing Projects First - NDPC Urges Local Authorities
- [Ghanaian Times] THE Director-General of the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC), Dr Audrey Smock Amoah, has urged local authorities to prioritise the completion of ongoing and near-completion projects before starting new ones.
Economist Warns of Price Hikes Rejection of 10, 20 Pesewa Coins - · BoG Insists All Coins Must Be Accepted
- [Ghanaian Times] What began as the refusal of the lowest denominations of the Ghanaian cedi, the one and five pesewas, has now escalated into a widespread rejection of the 10 and 20 pesewa coins.
NPP Calls for Swift Passage of Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill
- [Ghanaian Times] The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has called for the swift passage of the Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill, often referred to as the anti-LGBTQ+ bill, as promised during the 2024 campaign by the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
Aib Ghana Underscores Importance of Safety Reporting At Aviation Workshop
- [Ghanaian Times] THE Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation and Prevention Bureau (AIB Ghana) has emphasised the critical role of safety reporting in enhancing aviation safety and preventing future accidents in the country.
Macroeconomic Stability Came At High Cost - - BoG Governor
- [Ghanaian Times] The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) has said the strong macroeconomic stability achieved last year came at a high cost to the central bank.
Ghana Loses Over Gh¢13bn Annually ...After Scrapping of E-Levy, Covid-19 Levy, Betting Tax - CPs
- [Ghanaian Times] The abolition of the Electronic Levy (E-Levy), COVID-19 Levy and Betting Tax cost Ghana more than GH¢13 billion annually in lost revenue, the Centre for Policy Scrutiny (CPS) has revealed.
Lecturer, AUCB Students Support Family Near Assin Manso Slave Site
- [Ghanaian Times] A community whose livelihoods were affected following the redesignation of the site.
Moh Launches Maternal Mental Health Policy
- [Ghanaian Times] The Ministry of Health (MoH) has launched a Maternal Mental Health Policy (MMHP) to integrate mental health care into Ghana's health system, targeting pregnant women and new mothers.
MTN Ghana, SME Grow Africa Build Capacity of 250 SMEs in Vr
- [Ghanaian Times] MTN Ghana, in collaboration with SME Grow Africa, has organised a two-day training workshop for about 250 Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the Volta Region to build their capacity.
