PRINPAG Celebrates World News Day
As part of the 2023 World News Day Celebration, the Private Newspapers and Online News Publishers Association of Ghana (PRINPAG), has advised media professionals, news organizations, and the general public to actively engage in meaningful dialogues that can shape public opinion and enhance the Ghanaian democracy. The Association used the medium to commend the tireless efforts of dedicated journalists who...
Ghana’s Parliament to Host 66th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference
Ghana’s Parliament is set to host the extraordinary 66th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference (CPC) in Accra, starting from September 30th to October 6th, 2023. The 66th Commonwealth conference is to be held under the theme “The Commonwealth Charter 10 Years on Values and Principles for Parliaments to Uphold.” The conference is expected to bring together over 600 delegates and observers including Speakers...
Trade with China hits all-time record
Trade between Ghana and China reached an all-time record of US$10.2billion in 2022 from US$6.67billion in 2017. More importantly, Ghana’s exports to China increased by 60 percent last year, the Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, Lu Kun, has said. The ambassador disclosed this at the celebration of the People’s Republic of China’s 74th anniversary in Accra, saying cooperation and partnerships between China...
Cedi depreciation hikes Ghana’s debt
Ghana’s debt stood at GHS575.5 billion in June, representing 71.9 per cent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) as of the first part of 2023, according to Bank of Ghana. A summary of Economic and Financial Data of the Central bank shows a GHS27.7bn increase, compared with the GHS547.8bn debt in January, making it the highest since January 2023. The external component...
Burkina Faso junta says it foiled coup attempt
Burkina Faso's security and intelligence services foiled a coup attempt on Tuesday, according to the country's military government. It alleged that officers and others had planned to destabilize the country and throw it into chaos. It has been almost a year since the interim President Capt. Ibrahim Traoré seized power. That was the country's second coup of 2022, which took place amid...
Inter Miami star Lionel Messi misses US Open Cup final defeat
The injured Lionel Messi watched from the stands as Inter Miami lost 2-1 to Houston Dynamo in the final of US Open Cup. Forward Messi, 36, was substituted against Toronto FC last week because of an "old injury" and sat out Miami's draw at Orlando City on Monday. Griffin Dorsey and an Amine Bassi penalty put Houston 2-0 up in Fort Lauderdale,...
Gov’t working on a policy framework of using electric vehicles for public transport – Dr. Bawumia
Vice President of the Republic of Ghana, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has disclosed that the government is working on a policy framework that will ensure the use of electric vehicles for public transport in the country. According to the Vice President, “This will drastically reduce the cost of transportation as the major components of the cost are fuel and spare parts....
Africa Cup of Nations trophy visits Accra in November
The Confederation of African Football has confirmed that the Africa Cup of Nations trophy will tour selected countries on the continent as part of the build-up to the 34th edition of the tournament in Cote D’Ivoire. Ghana’s capital, Accra will host the trophy for three days - November 26-29, 2023. The trophy Trophy Tour across the African continent will be organized by...
Ghanaian Charles Sagoe Jr impresses on Arsenal debut as Gunners beat Brentford
English-Ghanaian midfielder Charles Sagoe Jr. made a remarkable debut for Arsenal as the Gunners secured a 1-0 victory over Brentford in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday. The 19-year-old, who can play as an offensive midfielder or on the wing, earned his first start in the fifth-round clash, and his performance left a strong impression on Arsenal fans. Sagoe Jr, who signed...
Alexander Isak scores winner as Newcastle beat Man City
Alexander Isak scored the winner as a largely second-string Newcastle came to life after the break to beat a much-changed Manchester City and reach the fourth round of the Carabao Cup. Newcastle, who lost to Manchester United in last year's final, made 10 changes from Sunday's 8-0 win at Sheffield United and barely got a kick in a first half dominated...
