Author: Rebecca Eson

Former Black Stars Management Committee member Kudjoe Fianoo has proposed that Winfried Schäfer, the technical director of the Ghana Football Association, be appointed as interim head coach of the national team ahead of the World Cup. His remarks follow the dismissal of Otto Addo after a string of underwhelming performances, culminating in a 2-1 defeat to Germany in an international friendly in Stuttgart. Fianoo argued that, given the limited time available before the World Cup, entrusting Schäfer with temporary leadership would provide stability while the association conducts a thorough search for a permanent coach. He noted that the technical director’s…

The Executive Director of Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), H. Kwasi Prempeh, has raised concerns over the handling of a Supreme Court case challenging the constitutional foundation of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), warning that recent procedural choices could weaken Ghana’s adversarial justice system. Commenting on proceedings in Adamtey v Attorney General, Prof. Prempeh argued that the court’s approach effectively prevents the OSP from defending the legality of its own establishment, while maintaining the Attorney General as the formal defendant despite not taking an opposing stance. The case before the Supreme Court of Ghana seeks to determine whether…

The President of the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID), Dr George A. N. Donkor, has emphasized the critical role of regional integration and structural reforms in sustaining economic stability across West Africa amid ongoing global uncertainties. Speaking at the 24th Ordinary Session of the Board of Governors in Accra, Dr Donkor noted that while the global economy has demonstrated resilience, it continues to face mounting risks driven by geopolitical tensions and trade disruptions. He explained that global economic output in 2025 remained modest but stable, supported largely by strong performance in a few advanced and emerging economies. However,…

The expansion of the FIFA World Cup to 48 teams for the 2026 edition was widely expected to create opportunities for more nations and players to feature on football’s biggest stage. However, despite the increased slots, several high-profile stars will miss out after their countries failed to secure qualification for the tournament, which will be hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Big names absent from the global stage Among the most notable absentees is Victor Osimhen, whose impressive form at club level has not translated into World Cup participation. Nigeria’s failure to qualify means the prolific striker will…

Congolese referee Jean-Jacques Ndala will not be part of the officiating team for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after being omitted from the final list of selected match officials. Ndala, who officiated the highly controversial 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final between Senegal and Morocco, misses out on the global tournament despite previously being considered among Africa’s top referees. The 2026 FIFA World Cup is scheduled to take place across the United States, Canada, and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, featuring an expanded format of 48 participating nations. Brazil leads the list of appointed officials, contributing the…

Canadian-born Ghanaian defender Kenneth Osei Bonsu Amankwa has set his sights on earning a place in the final squad of Ghana’s U-17 team, the Black Starlets, ahead of the upcoming Africa U-17 Cup of Nations in Morocco. The centre-back has been making steady progress at club level, featuring in 10 matches for Excelsior Rotterdam, where he has contributed two goals and two assists—an impressive return for a player in his position. Amankwa’s development has been shaped by exposure to competitive European football, having trained with Belgian sides RWDM Molenbeek and Royal Antwerp. These experiences have played a key role in…

The Member of Parliament for Offinso South, Isaac Yaw Opoku, has called on cocoa farmers in the Ahafo Region to resist the growing temptation to hand over their farmlands to illegal miners, popularly known as galamsey operators, amid mounting challenges within the cocoa sector. His appeal comes at a time when farmers are grappling with delays in payments for cocoa beans, a situation that has heightened frustration across key cocoa-producing communities. Mr Opoku made the remarks during a visit by the Minority Caucus in Parliament to the Ahafo Region, where the delegation engaged farmers to gain first-hand insight into the…

The Member of Parliament for Akuapem North, Sammi Awuku, has announced plans to formally question the Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) in Parliament regarding the handling of a vessel that later surfaced in Senegal in connection with alleged illicit drug trafficking. Awuku, who serves as Vice Chairman of Parliament’s Committee on Public Administration and State Interests, stated that he will file an official request for information to demand answers about the circumstances under which the vessel, identified as MV Sankofa, was allowed to leave Ghanaian waters despite earlier regulatory breaches. “As Vice Chairman for Parliament’s Committee on Public Administration and State…

Former President John Dramani Mahama has led national praise for astronaut Christina Koch following her selection as a crew member on NASA’s landmark Artemis II mission. He described her achievement as a source of “immense pride” for Ghana, highlighting the enduring bond she shares with the country. The Artemis II mission will see astronauts orbit the Moon in preparation for future lunar landings, marking a significant milestone in modern space exploration. Koch’s inclusion on the crew has captured global attention, not only for her pioneering role as the only woman on the mission but also for her unique connection to…

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has announced a comprehensive review of its internal election guidelines following what it describes as operational challenges encountered during its ongoing registration and electoral processes. The decision was taken at an emergency meeting of the National Executive Committee (NEC) held on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at the party’s headquarters. Acting on behalf of the National Council in line with the party’s constitution, the NEC approved the revised framework aimed at strengthening internal democracy, improving transparency, and ensuring more credible and efficient elections across all levels of the party. According to a statement signed by General…