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Abu Trica extradition case takes a new turn as the High Court schedules an earlier hearing on an application seeking to halt his transfer to the United States.

National General Cleaning Days have been declared for July 10 and 11 in flood affected regions as the government mobilises communities to clear drains and restore sanitation.

Medical education expansion is gathering pace as the government plans to decentralise doctor training and increase medical school admissions to improve healthcare delivery across Ghana.

Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz has urged long term football reforms in Ghana after the team's exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, saying the journey is only beginning.

COCOBOD has released GH¢2.6 billion to Licensed Buying Companies to pay cocoa farmers, with GH¢1.4 billion allocated to settle outstanding credit purchases.

Ghana's cocoa sector recorded slower growth in the first quarter of 2026, raising questions about the sustainability of the industry's recovery despite stronger global cocoa prices.

Senegal and DR Congo exit the 2026 FIFA World Cup after Round of 32 defeats, leaving five African nations with hopes of reaching the last 16.

Ghana has condemned the killing of a Ghanaian national in South Africa during anti-immigrant demonstrations, demanding a transparent investigation and enhanced protection for its citizens.

A peer-reviewed policy brief by Michigan Tech researcher Dr. Josephine Amponsem argues that Ghana's military-style crackdowns on small-scale mining have consistently failed, and that over 70% of miners remain unlicensed despite decades of regulation.

President John Mahama launches the Tema Integrated Industrial Park, a major industrialisation project expected to create over 4,000 jobs, boost manufacturing, and position Ghana as a regional export hub.

Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has called for a united national effort involving engineers, hydrologists and stakeholders to tackle Accra's recurring flooding while urging immediate relief for affected families.