The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) Appeal Board has dramatically overturned the outcome of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 final, ruling that Senegal forfeited the match and awarding a 3–0 victory to hosts Morocco. In a decision grounded in Articles 82 and 84 of the AFCON regulations, the Appeal Board upheld […] The post CAF Appeal

The Adabraka District Court in Accra has remanded a 25-year-old fetish priest and herbalist, Michael Xorlali Alortusah, into custody for allegedly murdering a trader, Joyce Akua Ampomaa. The court, presided over by Her Worship N. A. Owusu Omenyo, ordered the remand after the prosecution, led by Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Emmanuel Nyamekye, prayed the […] The post Fetish Priest Remanded

The United States Mission in Accra has issued a strong caution to visa applicants, warning that the submission of fraudulent documents could have lasting consequences on their ability to travel. In a statement posted on its official X (formerly Twitter) account, the Mission stressed that providing false information or fake supporting documents as part of […] The post US

The Judicial Committee of the Greater Accra Regional House of Chiefs has rejected an attempt by Isaac Buertey Puplampu to amend his name in an ongoing chieftaincy appeal, in a manner that would project him as the chief of Hwakpo. In a ruling delivered on February 26, 2026 at the Guggisberg Memorial Hall, the committee […] The post G/A House Of Chiefs Throws Out Puplampu appeared first on The

Former Minister for Trade and Industry, Kobina Tahir (KT) Hammond, has strongly rejected claims that an alleged GH¢89.4 million debt linked to the government’s One District One Factory (1D1F) programme was fictitious, describing the allegation as “preposterous” and a deliberate attempt to damage his reputation. The controversy follows findings contained in a Bank Transfer Advice […] The post KT

The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has signed a GH¢27.5 million agreement with the Ghana Geological Survey Authority (GGSA) to undertake geological investigations in three mineralised areas – Funsi, Atuna and Bensere East – in a move aimed at strengthening data-driven mining in Ghana. The agreement, signed earlier yesterday, forms the first phase of a broader initiative to generate credible […] The post GoldBod

Police in Odumase-Krobo have foiled an attempt by a counterfeit currency syndicate to bribe officers with GH¢200,000 following the arrest of three suspects found with more than one million US dollars. According to the Eastern Regional Police command, the suspects were arrested on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 following intelligence-led operations by the Odumase-Krobo Police Command led by Detective Corporal Williams Asante and […] The post Police seize over US$1m

Twenty-eight foreign nationals and a landlord have been arrested during a joint security operation at Pakyi Numbers One and Two in the Amansie West District of the Ashanti Region. The operation was conducted by the Ghana Immigration Service, the Ghana Police Service, and the Amansie West District Assembly to flush out foreigners residing in the area without valid documentation. The security personnel acted […] The post 28

Accra, Ghana, 16 March 2026: Sub-Saharan Africa’s construction sector is entering one of its most consequential periods. At the centre of this transformation is the Programme for Infrastructure Development in Africa (PIDA), a continent-wide initiative designed to close critical infrastructure gaps by 2040 through more than 400 priority projects spanning energy, transport, ICT, and transboundary […] The post Africa’s

Yesterday, The Chronicle published a story under the caption “2023 Acquisition Talks: E&P Ready to Operate Damang Mine,” pointing to what could mark a new dawn in Ghana’s mining industry. We believe this development could not have come at a more appropriate time. For decades, Ghana’s large-scale mining sector has remained largely under the control of multinational […] The post Editorial:

The District Chief Executive for Pru West, Mr. Samuel Agyapong, has assured Abease community, the headmaster and students of Abease and Prang Senior High Schools of the Assembly’s commitment to addressing the water problem facing them. He said the Assembly, with the backing of the Mahama-led Government, would do its best to solve the water crisis facing […] The post DCE

Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie has commissioned the first High Court complex in the Ahafo Region at Goaso, the Regional capital. The facility, funded by the Asunafo North Municipal Assembly, comprises a courtroom, judge’s chamber, registrar’s office, recorders’ room, bailiffs’ office, store and administrative offices is expected to enhance access to justice by the residents and […] The post Chief

A prominent cocoa farmer has called on the Board and management of COCOBOD and traditional authorities to work towards protecting the cocoa industry. According to him, destruction of cocoa farms threatens Ghana’s cocoa production besides jeopardizing rural economies and national revenue. The 2011 Overall Best Farmer of the Atwima Kwanwoma District, Mr. Alex Marfo, aka Boboo, suggested […] The post Best

A release from Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) issued on Monday March 16, 2026, confirmed the crashed craft, as MICROLIGHT AIRCRAFT with Registration Number 9GADV flying from Ho to Accra. Expected to arrive in Accra at 1520hours.That, the last contact on radio with the aircraft was 1418hours.Information from the security sources indicate that, the aircraft […] The post GCAA confirms helicopter crash appeared

Three persons are feared dead following a helicopter crash at the Oninku Drive School Park in Tema Community One, near the central business district of the city. Personnel of the Ghana National Fire Service are currently at the scene working to retrieve the charred bodies from the wreckage. Mr Ahmed Abdullia, the Assemblyman for Kwesi […] The post BREAKING…Helicopter crashes in Tema;

Fresh documents reviewed by The Chronicle indicate that Engineers and Planners (E&P) Company Limited’s pursuit of the Damang Mine began well before the country’s December 2024 presidential elections, countering suggestions that the development is linked to recent political dynamics or family relationships. The records show that the Ghanaian mining services firm initiated formal steps toward […] The post 2023

The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has dismissed allegations circulating on social media that it awarded an office renovation contract through sole sourcing and purchased laptops at inflated prices, describing the claims as false and misleading. In a statement issued by its Media Relations Officer, Prince Kwame Minka, the Board said the claims were being spread […] The post GoldBod

Telecel Ghana plans to increase network infrastructure investment by about 150 per cent in 2026, according to Chief Executive Officer Ing. Patricia Obo-Nai. The company says it is expanding capacity to meet rising mobile data demand and position itself for the next phase of digital connectivity in Ghana. The telecom operator recorded nearly 30 per […] The post Telecel Ghana

The Offinsomanhene, Nana Dwamena Akenten II, has given his full support to the Minority Caucus in Parliament, urging them to boldly raise the concerns of cocoa farmers during their week-long tour of the Ashanti Region’s cocoa-producing communities. The charge came on Sunday when Minority MPs, led by Minority Chief Whip and Nsawam-Adoagyiri MP, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, […] The post Offinso

The Ashanti South Police Command has gunned down two suspected armed robbers who were among a gang operating along the Obuasi-Dunkwa Highway. The Command has also arrested some suspected robbers and seized a Toyota Saloon car, guns and munitions. The Regional Commander, DCOP Joseph Hammond Nyaabah said at a media briefing at Bekwai, on March 10, 2026 […] The post Ashanti