Rabat Rampage: Morocco roar to World Cup 2026
Morocco have written another chapter in African football history. The Atlas Lions became the first team from the continent to secure qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a commanding 5-0 victory over Niger in Rabat. The match was more than a qualifier. It was Morocco’s first game at the newly redeveloped Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, and the atmosphere...
The Evolution of Electric Vehicles in Ghana: Progress, Challenges and Opportunities
Electric vehicles (EVs) are no longer just a global trend; they are slowly finding their place in Ghana’s transport system. Once seen as far-fetched, EVs and hybrids are becoming more visible on the roads, signaling a gradual shift in how Ghanaians think about mobility. This shift was the focus of a recent MX24 discussion titled The Evolution of Electric Vehicles in...
DR Congo declares New Ebola Outbreak 15 deaths, confirmed
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has declared a new outbreak of the Ebola virus, marking the country's first reported cases since 2022. The announcement was made on Thursday, September 4, 2025, following the confirmation of 28 suspected cases and 15 deaths. According to the Ministry of Health, laboratory tests conducted on Wednesday, September 3 confirmed the presence of the...
BoG Suspends Five Remittance Operators Over Regulatory Breaches
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has announced a one-month suspension of remittance services by five Money Transfer Operators (MTOs), citing violations of regulatory guidelines. Effective September 18, 2025, the affected operators — Taptap Send, Top Connect, Remit Choice, Send App, and Afriex — will be barred from offering remittance services, according to a statement released by the central bank on...
Gov’t to merge AT Ghana and Telecel Ghana in Telecom Sector Revamp
The Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations has officially announced plans to merge AT Ghana (formerly AirtelTigo) with Telecel Ghana. The move is aimed at creating a more robust and financially viable telecommunications company. The announcement was made during a staff durbar at AT Ghana’s headquarters in Accra, where Sector Minister Samuel Nartey George reassured employees that the merger...
Otto Addo slams pitch after Black Stars draw with Chad
Ghana’s Black Stars saw their winning streak broken in dramatic fashion as Chad struck a stoppage-time equaliser to snatch a 1-1 draw in their 2026 World Cup qualifier. The result in N’Djamena gave the hosts their first point of the campaign while leaving Otto Addo’s side frustrated. The match at the Stade Olympique Maréchal Idriss Déby Itno began brightly for...
Akwatia By-Election: Deafeat Not an Indicator of 2028 Outcome – Justin Kodua Frimpong
General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Frimpong Kodua, has downplayed suggestions that the party’s defeat in the Akwatia by-election signals what to expect in the 2028 general elections. In an interview with Accra-based Adom FM on Wednesday, Kodua explained that electoral contests are naturally unpredictable and that losses are part of the democratic process. He emphasized that Akwatia...
Constitution Review Committee set to present report by October 2025
The Constitution Review Committee (CRC) has announced that it is on schedule to submit its draft report on proposed amendments to Ghana’s 1992 Constitution to President John Dramani Mahama within the coming weeks. According to the CRC’s Secretary, Dr. Rainer Akumperigya, the committee is working diligently to finalize the document and aims to present it by late September or early...
Reduce prices by Sept. 6 or face suspension – Sam George warns MultiChoice
The Government of Ghana has reiterated its plan to suspend MultiChoice Ghana's operations if the company does not comply with directives to lower its subscription fees. Minister for Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovations, Sam George, issued a stern warning that the company faces closure by September 6, 2025, unless a resolution is reached on the pricing issue. The ministry has already...
Ghana’s Inflation Falls to 11.5% in August, Lowest Rate in Nearly Four Years
Ghana’s headline inflation rate dropped to 11.5% in August 2025, down from 12.1% the previous month, according to new data released by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS). This marks the eighth straight month of decline and brings inflation below the government’s year-end target of 11.9%, indicating a continued trend toward price stability. The August figure represents the lowest inflation rate recorded...
