Sinner sets up Alcaraz rematch after Djokovic win
Jannik Sinner produced a ruthless performance to sweep aside a struggling Novak Djokovic in straight sets and reach his first Wimbledon final, setting up a mouthwatering clash with defending champion Carlos Alcaraz. The world No. 1 dispatched Djokovic 6-3, 6-3, 6-4 under the Centre Court roof, ending the Serbian’s hopes of an eighth Wimbledon crown. Sinner, 23, looked sharp throughout,...
Black Queens face must-win game after Mali stalemate
Ghana’s Black Queens let an early lead slip as they drew 1-1 with Mali, leaving their delayed WAFCON 2024 hopes hanging by a thread with one group match to go. The Queens needed a strong response after their opening defeat to South Africa, and they started brightly in Casablanca. Doris Boaduwaa gave Ghana the perfect start, poking home in the...
Crystal Palace demoted to Conference League over Lyon ownership conflict
Crystal Palace’s Europa League hopes have been dashed after UEFA ruled the club’s ties to Lyon breached multi-club ownership rules, forcing a drop to the Conference League. Palace had earned their European ticket the hard way, stunning Manchester City in the FA Cup final. But just a week later, PSG’s Coupe de France win elevated Lyon to the Europa League,...
Carlos Alcaraz beats Fritz to reach Wimbledon final
Carlos Alcaraz took another step toward Wimbledon greatness, outlasting Taylor Fritz in four tight sets to reach his third consecutive final at SW19. Alcaraz, the No. 2 seed, defeated the American 6-4, 5-7, 6-3, 7-6(6) in a match packed with power, flair, and raw emotion. The Spaniard now stands one win away from a sixth Grand Slam title at just...
Ewurabena Aubynn Wins Parliamentary Seat for Ablekuma North
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has made history by capturing the Ablekuma North parliamentary seat for the first time in Ghana’s Fourth Republic. In a high-stakes rerun held on Friday, July 11, 2025, NDC’s Ewurabena Aubynn emerged victorious, narrowly defeating the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) Akua Afriyie in what had long been considered an NPP stronghold. Aubynn secured 34,090 votes, while...
Dikan launches Bokoor Fellowship to advance African Music and Cultural research
The Dikan Center has announced the establishment of the Bokoor Fellowship, a new initiative aimed at supporting scholars, musicians, and cultural curators engaged in research and creative work focused on African music and traditions. The fellowship is designed to foster fresh insights and contribute meaningfully to global conversations around Africa’s rich cultural heritage. It also reinforces Dikan’s growing role as...
Government Issues One-Week Ultimatum in E&P–Azumah Resources Dispute Over Black Volta Gold Project
The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has stepped in to mediate a growing dispute between Engineers & Planners (E&P) and Azumah Resources Ghana Limited over the ownership and development rights of the Black Volta Gold Project. In a letter dated Thursday, July 10, Minister Emmanuel Kofi-Amarh Buah gave the two companies a one-week deadline to resolve their differences amicably...
Family of slain Immigration Officer demands swift justice as key suspect arrested
The family of the late Stephen King Amoah, a 38-year-old officer with the Ghana Immigration Service, is calling on the Ghana Police Service to expedite investigations and ensure justice is served following his tragic death. Amoah was reported missing on July 3 after he left home to meet a friend at Ashongman Estate, reportedly to collect a debt. Five days...
EC denies bias as Ablekuma North rerun set for July 11
The Electoral Commission (EC) has dismissed allegations of political bias following its decision to rerun parliamentary elections in 19 polling stations within the Ablekuma North constituency. The EC's clarification comes amid growing accusations that it is favouring the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the rerun, scheduled for Friday, July 11. The governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) has rejected the...
Iga Swiatek reaches first Wimbledon final after dominant win
Iga Swiatek stormed into her first Wimbledon final, crushing Belinda Bencic 6-2, 6-0 in a blistering 71-minute masterclass on Centre Court. The Polish star was unstoppable from the first game, hitting with power and precision. Her forehand dictated play, and she raced to a 3-0 lead before Bencic could find any rhythm. Bencic, ranked No. 35, held serve twice but was...
