Ghana and Morocco have reached an agreement to initiate moves toward waiving visa requirements for all categories of travellers between the two countries, a move aimed at fostering closer diplomatic and economic ties. Announcing the development, Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, stated that the agreement would be presented to both nations’ parliaments for ratification in the coming weeks. “We have both additionally pledged to deepen collaboration in agribusiness, tourism, and security,” he said after holding discussions with the Moroccan Ambassador to Ghana, Her Excellency Imane Ouaadil. Mr Ablakwa described the meeting as “fruitful and assuring” and used…
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Former Ghana striker, Augustine Ahinful believes Black Stars cannot afford to lose against Chad. After failing to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament for the first time in two decades, the Black Stars will regroup for their 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The four-time African champions will host Chad in the Matchday five games at the Accra Sports Stadium on Friday, March 20. Kick-off for the game is scheduled at 19:00 GMT. After the team endured a torrid 2024, Ahinful believes the Black Stars cannot afford to lose against Chad. “Black Stars cannot afford to lose against…
The President of the Greater Accra branch of the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI), Tsonam Akpeloo, has criticised Ghana’s tax structure, arguing that businesses that diligently comply with tax regulations often end up facing additional levies instead of being rewarded for their compliance. Speaking at a post-budget discussion organised by Lima Partners on Thursday, March 20, 2025, Akpeloo emphasised the need for the government to broaden the tax base rather than continuously imposing new taxes on already compliant businesses. He expressed concern that this approach discourages tax compliance and places an undue financial strain on businesses striving to operate within…
Sudan’s army has reclaimed the Presidential Palace in the capital, Khartoum, in a significant victory over a rampaging militia that controls swaths of the war-torn country. The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have viciously scrambled for territory since fighting broke out between them in April 2023. The conflict has triggered one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises and has left more than 28,000 people dead with 11 million others forced to flee their homes, according to the Armed Conflict Location and Event Data initiative. The RSF has laid siege to Khartoum and the Sudanese…
British-Ghanaian rapper and philanthropist Stormzy is set to receive an honorary doctorate in law from the University of Cambridge in recognition of his contributions to education, music, sports, and literature. Stormzy, born Michael Ebenezer Kwadjo Omari Owuo Jr., has played a significant role in supporting Black students in higher education. In 2018, he launched the Stormzy Scholarship, which provides full financial support to two Black British students at Cambridge each year, covering their tuition and living expenses. The initiative later expanded with additional backing from HSBC UK, increasing the number of beneficiaries to ten students per year. To date, 55…
Gyakie, the Ghanaian Afro-Fusion star known for her captivating sound and heartfelt lyrics, has announced the title of her debut album, “After Midnight.” In an Instagram post, Gyakie shared the inspiration behind the album title stating, “Almost all the songs on the album got recorded after midnight. Within those same hours, I get the best inspiration to write. The peace and quiet, the sounds from the birds, the serenity—everything from those hours helps my creativity a lot.” “I’ve done a lot of crying after midnight too. When I’m in my down moments, I schedule the tears for when I get home…
President John Mahama has urged Black Stars players to bring their level of performance at the various clubs to the national team. The playing body of the senior national team has been a subject of scrutiny after failing to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament. However, following a visit to the playing body on Wednesday, Mahama challenged the players to replicate the same commitment they show at their clubs when representing the national team. “It takes sacrifice, it takes strength. We all enjoy watching you play for your clubs, and we expect you to bring that…
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has referred former Dome-Kwabenya MP, Sarah Adwoa Safo, to its National Disciplinary Committee over her recent media remarks on the party’s 2024 electoral defeat. This follows the NPP’s earlier directive cautioning members against public statements that could create division within the party. In a statement on Thursday, March 20, 2025, NPP General Secretary Justin Kodua Frimpong stated that Adwoa Safo’s comments defied party directives and undermined efforts to rebuild. “As she is aware, the directive explicitly states that all party members must cease discussing party issues that create unrest, negativism, and disaffection in the media…
Ghana has been ranked 125th out of 147 countries in the 2025 World Happiness Report, reflecting a decline in overall happiness based on various indicators. In the previous 2024 ranking, Ghana placed 120th out of 143 countries, meaning the country has dropped five places in the global happiness index. Meanwhile, Finland maintained its position as the world’s happiest country for the eighth consecutive year. On the African continent, South Africa ranked as the happiest nation, placing 95th globally, followed by Mozambique (96th), Gabon (97th), and Côte d’Ivoire (98th).5. Congo – 100th globally 6. Namibia – 103rd globally 7. Cameroon –…
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has issued a directive to its members, urging them to refrain from discussing internal party matters in the media that could lead to disaffection and unrest. This comes in the wake of the party’s defeat in the recent elections, which has left many members expressing their frustration and disappointment publicly. In a statement on Thursday, March 20, Justin Kodua Frimpong, General Secretary of the Party emphasized the need for calm and unity among members, citing the party’s Constitution under Article 10(7)(5), which mandates coordination of party activities. The directive calls for an immediate halt to…