Author: Kenneth Nii Tete Annan
Leaders Arsenal blew a 2-0 lead dramatically to draw at rock-bottom Wolves and missed the chance to go seven points clear at the top of the Premier League. After goalkeeper David Raya and centre-back Gabriel mishandled clearing a high ball into the area, Gunners defender Riccardo Calafiori turned in rookie Tom Edozie’s shot in the fourth minute of extra time for a late equaliser. Hugo Bueno had started Wolves’ comeback with a stunning curling effort after Bukayo Saka, with his first goal in 15 games, and Piero Hincapie gave Arsenal what seemed a commanding lead. Bukayo Saka celebrated his new…
The new producer price of cocoa for the remainder of the 2025/26 cocoa season will take effect from Friday, February 13, 2026. This follows an upward review of the producer price to GH¢41,392.00 per ton. The new price would be applied to all cocoa purchases made statewide for the remainder of the 2025–2026 crop year, according to a statement provided to the Ghana News Agency on Tuesday. It said under the revised pricing structure, the producer price to be paid at all buying centres was GH¢1,241.76 per load of 30 kilogrammes of Grade I and II cocoa beans naked ex-scale. The…
The bond hearing for former Finance Minister Ken Ofori‑Atta in the United States is set for today, February 19, 2026, as a federal judge considers whether Ghanaian authorities have filed proper proof of an extradition request. Judge David A. Gardey told lawyers handling the former minister’s immigration case that the court “cannot act on assertions without proof”, demanding that documented evidence of an extradition request be submitted by today before he considers any decision on bond or release. The hearing follows a January 20 closed-door court hearing in which the judge halted Ofori-Atta’s bail request after state lawyers objected to his…
Real Madrid’s 1-0 victory in Lisbon was overshadowed by an on-field racial abuse allegation that prompted a lengthy stoppage and an immediate ethics investigation. The incident, which unfolded five minutes into the second half, saw the referee activate the anti-racism protocol after Real Madrid’s forward raised a complaint following his goal celebration. What happened on the pitch Confrontation broke out at the corner flag as a result of the goal celebration. After Vinícius Júnior allegedly heard a Benfica player use a racial epithet, he went to the referee. The referee used the globally famous motion to indicate that the anti-racism…
President John Mahama has announced reforms aimed at enabling Ghana to purchase cocoa in Cedis and to halt the export of raw mineral ores by 2030, marking a shift toward economic sovereignty. A statement issued by Ghana’s Presidency said the President announced the closing of his high-level side event, “Accra Reset’s Addis Reckoning,” held on the sidelines of the 39th African Union Assembly of Heads of State and Government in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. To put an end to what he called exploitative financing arrangements that have long limited Ghana’s cocoa industry, President Mahama laid forth urgent measures. “One of the…
Boxing fans can finally mark their calendars for the blockbuster exhibition between Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather Jr., set for April 25 in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Tyson had teased a March showdown somewhere in Africa, but this confirmed date and location ramps up the hype for a fight decade in the making. Two of the sport’s most influential figures from the past four decades will square off in this battle, which was first hinted at last year with no details regarding date or turf. Because few details have been released thus far, fans are speculating about the rules…
Security consultant and professor at the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC), Prof. Kwesi Aning, has sharply criticised Ghanaian authorities for failing to issue a formal travel advisory to traders regularly travelling to Burkina Faso, despite escalating terrorist violence in the Sahel. His comments came after a Valentine’s Day terrorist attack on Saturday, February 14, 2026, which killed Ghanaian tomato vendors close to the town of Titao in northern Burkina Faso. Speaking on Tuesday, Prof. Aning disclosed that he had requested a producer to confirm if any Ghanaian organization, such as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ghana Road…
The U.S. Embassy in Ghana announced on February 17, 2026, that it has opened more than 1,000 new B1/B2 non-immigrant visa interview appointments for the coming week. The move aims to reduce wait times and help applicants in Ghana secure earlier interviews for travel to the United States. The embassy’s official social media accounts made the announcement. Officials urged applicants to reschedule appointments that were already scheduled for later in the year or to make new ones. “This is a great time to schedule your interview,” the embassy said in its message. “One of those slots could be yours.” In…
President John Mahama has been appointed First Vice Chair of the African Union Bureau at the 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government held in Addis Ababa. His appointment places Ghana at the heart of continental decision-making and strengthens the country’s leadership role within the Union. In his capacity as First Vice Chair, President Mahama will assist Évariste Ndayishimiye, the recently elected AU Chairperson who will take over for Angola’s President João Lourenço in 2026. Ghana’s longstanding dedication to Pan-African collaboration is strengthened by President Mahama’s promotion, which also puts the nation in a position to influence…
Ghana’s President, John Dramani Mahama, has commissioned a new chancery for Ghana’s embassy in Addis Ababa. President Mahama described the facility as a demonstration of Ghana’s commitment to multilateralism and African unity. The newly completed building, which will serve as the diplomatic hub for Ghana in Ethiopia, is expected to strengthen bilateral relations between Ghana and Ethiopia while reinforcing Ghana’s active engagement within the African Union (AU), headquartered in Addis Ababa. President Mahama stated during the commissioning ceremony that the building symbolises more than just the physical infrastructure; it also reflects Ghana’s strong commitment to the AU’s purpose and its determination…