The International Association of World Peace Advocates (IAWPA) Ghana Chapter has called for urgent action to address the country’s recurring flooding, urging Ghanaians to change practices that contribute to the problem. In an interview with The Chronicle, the Country Director of IAWPA Ghana, Ambassador Dr. Samuel Ben Owusu, said one of the major preventable causes of […] The post 100%

The Government of Ghana has fully settled a US$700 million Eurobond obligation ahead of schedule, a move the Ministry of Finance says underscores the country’s commitment to prudent debt management and macroeconomic stability. In a press release issued on Monday, July 6, 2026, the Ministry announced that the payment was completed on Thursday, July 2, […] The post Government

The Okyenhene, Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori Panin II, has described the recent flooding in Accra as a stark warning that Ghanaians must change their attitude towards the environment if the country is to prevent future disasters. According to him, while poor planning and inadequate disaster prevention measures have contributed to the recurring floods, human behaviour remains […] The post Okyenhene ‘Mad’

The Government has announced plans to name two new military barracks under construction at Dambai in the Oti Region and Ajumako Asiam in the Central Region after two of Ghana’s most celebrated military commanders, according to information published by the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) on its official website. The facilities will be named Fort Anyidoho and Erskine Barracks in honour of […] The post Government

The Ghana Medical Trust Fund, nicknamed ‘MahamaCares’, has taken a major step in partnering with members of the National House of Chiefs to ensure the effective implementation of the policy. The fund, established by Ghana Medical Trust Fund Act; Act 1144 (2025), seeks to cover the cost of care and medication for non-communicable diseases not […] The post MahamaCares Takes Awareness Campaign

Oh yes, we all sat aloof when sand winning was ongoing on the Weija hills and directly opposite the dam that produces millions of gallons of water of inhabitants therein and thereof. All the greenery was stripped and the land left bare – thereafter, buildings sprung thereon, yah pure concrete. Meanwhile there were salaried MMDA […] The post Men Are Sometimes Masters Of Their Fate appeared first

The World Bank has identified fiscal restrictions introduced by Ghana’s Ministry of Finance as a major factor behind delays in implementing the Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development (GARID) Projecta flagship intervention established to address chronic flooding and strengthen urban resilience in the capital. In its implementation update published in May 2026, the World Bank […] The post Editorial:

The Ashanti Regional Chapter of the Health Accountants Staff Association of Ghana (HASAG) has held its 2026 Annual Retreat with a call on the Controller and Accountant-General’s Department and government to ensure that its members receive the same legitimate motivation and welfare packages enjoyed by accountants in other government agencies. The retreat, held under the theme:” […] The post Ashanti

Channel One TV and Citi FM have officially launched the 2026 edition of the Literacy Challenge, unveiling a nationwide competition that will task young Ghanaians to examine the opportunities and risks of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education while reinforcing literacy, critical thinking and creativity among students. The organisers also announced an expanded national focus aimed at […] The post Channel

The National Vice Chairman (South-West) of the Labour Party, Abayomi Arabambi, has demanded a public retraction, apology and N50 billion in compensation from Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, over an alleged defamatory statement made during a podcast interview.   The demand was made in a letter issued by Neplus Ultra Attorneys and […] The post Peter

Pope Leo XIV has called on European leaders to rise to the “momentous challenge” of handling migration as he visited the Italian island of Lampedusa. The pontiff urged Europe to help new arrivals integrate better and improve conditions in their home countries, during a mass on the island, which receives tens of thousands of migrants […] The post Pope urges Europe

Severe weather has disrupted celebrations of the United States’ 250th anniversary of independence, including in Washington, DC, where a thunderstorm delayed a speech from President Donald Trump by almost two hours. Trump, addressing a crowd of thousands after Saturday’s delay, described the milestone as “one of the most joyous and glorious” in the nation’s history. […] The post Severe weather

A major oil terminal in Russia’s north-western city of St Petersburg was struck overnight by Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky has said. The Ukrainian president described it as key “infrastructure that generates revenue for Russia’s war”. Ukraine also said a major Russian naval base in the region was hit. St Petersburg Governor Aleksandr Beglov said the city […] The post Ukraine

Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei was conspicuously absent from his father’s funeral, as senior regime figures joined thousands paying their respects to the late ayatollah on Sunday. Ali Khamenei’s other three sons – Masoud, Mostafa and Meysam – all attended the service on Sunday, alongside officials including President Masoud Pezeshkian and Revolutionary Guards chief Ahmad […] The post Iran

Small increases in physical activity as part of our daily lives can bring long-term benefits to our health. Some mornings, I really struggle to go out for a jog, but I force myself because I know it will be good for me. The protective effect that exercise can have not only the body, but our brain, memory and […] The post Five minutes of exercise a day could help millions

This is the final article in a series of fourteen on “No-Bed Syndrome” in Ghana. We began with a simple correction: “No-Bed Syndrome” is not about furniture. It is not about whether a mattress exists somewhere on a ward. It is about flow. It is about whether patients can move through the health system at […] The post Feature: No-Bed Syndrome Part (14): Emergency

Ticket prices for ?the United States’ highly anticipated round of 16 game against ?Belgium on ?Monday plunged by more than 30 percent before rebounding slightly early Saturday evening. The get-in price for the final 2026 World ?Cup match in Seattle hit nearly $4,000 on June 1, according to ticket-tracking service TicketData.com. After dipping to as low as […] The post Ticket

France needed a second-half Kylian Mbappe penalty to break down a stubborn Paraguay side, winning a niggly World Cup last-16 clash 1-0 to set up a quarterfinal showdown with Morocco. Paraguay’s efforts to get under the skin of France’s superstars worked for three-quarters of a game played in front of 68,324 fans in Philadelphia in […] The post Mbappe draws level with Messi as France beat

USA‘s bid to reach the quarter-finals of a World Cup for the first time since 2002 will take place on Monday with a clash against Belgium at Lumen Field in Seattle. 2026 World Cup co-hosts USA recorded a 2-0 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina in the last round of the competition, while Belgium recorded a 3-2 victory over Senegal. […] The post USA, Belgium clash as they bid to reach quarter-finals

Iberian adversaries go head-to-head in the standout fixture of the World Cup 2026 last 16, as Portugal and Spain scrap it out at the AT&T Stadium on Monday. Roberto Martinez‘s troops survived a mammoth scare to defeat Croatia 2-1 in their opening knockout game, while Luis de la Fuente‘s men enjoyed a simpler 3-0 stroll against Austria in the last […] The post Portugal, Spain