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🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Maritime Border Between Ghana and Togo: LomΓ© Ready for International Arbitration

Togo has expressed its readiness to engage in international arbitration regarding the maritime border dispute with Ghana after Ghana's own decision to refer the matter to international courts.

Feb 28 β€’ 22:41 UTC
πŸ‡«πŸ‡· France24
National & Local

55 Ghanaians killed on the battlefields of Ukraine

Dozens of Ghanaians have been killed in Ukraine as Ghana's Foreign Minister appeals to President Zelensky for assistance.

Feb 27 β€’ 21:27 UTC
πŸ‡±πŸ‡» TVNET
National & Local

Ghana's Foreign Ministry: Dozens of its citizens have died fighting on the side of Russia in Ukraine

The Ghanaian Foreign Ministry confirmed that at least 55 Ghanaians have died while fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine since the invasion began in 2022.

Feb 27 β€’ 20:20 UTC
πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺ Aftonbladet
National & Local

Ukraine: Over 50 Ghanaians Killed in Russia's War

At least 55 Ghanaians have been reported dead in Ukraine after being tricked into fighting for Russia, as revealed by Ghana's Foreign Minister.

Feb 27 β€’ 18:33 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Ghana says at least 55 citizens killed fighting for Russia in Ukraine

Ghana reports that at least 55 of its citizens have died while fighting for Russia in Ukraine, amid concerns over the manipulation and trafficking of nationals into the conflict.

Feb 27 β€’ 17:28 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

Ghana says at least 55 of its people killed after Russia β€˜lured’ them to fight Ukraine

Ghana's foreign minister revealed that at least 55 Ghanaians have died after being recruited by Russia to fight in Ukraine.

Feb 27 β€’ 16:42 UTC
πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί RT
National & Local

Ghana rescues fishermen after armed attack

Ghana's military has successfully rescued 71 fishermen who were stranded after an armed attack on their vessels off the central coast.

Feb 27 β€’ 15:39 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡Ώ Novinky.cz
World

More than fifty Ghanaians have already fallen in Ukraine

The article indicates that over fifty Ghanaians have died in Ukraine amid the ongoing conflict.

Feb 27 β€’ 15:13 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Ghana: Digital Age Threatens Indigenous Languages - Experts

Experts are calling for immediate action to preserve Ghana's indigenous languages amidst the threats posed by technological advancements and insufficient mother-tongue education.

Feb 27 β€’ 14:28 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Ghana: Poor Waste Management Costs Ghana Over GHΒ’6.2bn Annually - Report

A report reveals that Ghana loses over GHΒ’6.2 billion annually due to poor waste management and sanitation.

Feb 27 β€’ 14:28 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Has Cocoa Stopped Being Africa's Gold? Prices Plummet, Warehouses Full

The article discusses the significant drop in cocoa prices in 2024 and its implications for farmers and the cocoa trade in Ivory Coast and Ghana.

Feb 27 β€’ 13:48 UTC
πŸ‡«πŸ‡· Le Figaro
World

War in Ukraine: 272 Ghanaians 'attracted' to the front, including 55 killed, laments Accra

The Ghanaian Minister of Foreign Affairs has revealed that 272 Ghanaians have been drawn into the Ukraine war, with 55 reported fatalities, prompting discussions with Ukrainian officials about missing soldiers.

Feb 27 β€’ 13:13 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
National & Local

What is given from the heart: Projects that started with a step and created a big transformation

The program "Step by Step" highlights heartwarming projects improving lives in Ghana and Jordan through community initiatives and medical care.

Feb 27 β€’ 12:29 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡΄ NRK
National & Local

Ghana: 55 citizens killed in Ukraine

Ghana's Foreign Minister reports that 55 Ghanaians have been killed in the ongoing war in Ukraine, where they were recruited to fight for Russia.

Feb 27 β€’ 12:16 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Ghana requests Ukraine to release two of its citizens who fought with Russia

Ghana is calling on Ukraine to release two of its citizens detained after fighting for Russian forces.

Feb 27 β€’ 08:34 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Ghana's cocoa crisis deepens as buyers owe banks $750 Million

Ghana's cocoa sector is facing a severe financial crisis with licensed cocoa buyers owing banks up to $750 million due to delayed payments and falling global prices.

Feb 26 β€’ 17:24 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ FAZ
National & Local

Mental Health: Ghana and Nigeria are far ahead of Germany in country comparisons

A study reveals that young adults in Germany are increasingly facing mental health issues, significantly higher than their peers in poorer African countries like Ghana and Nigeria.

Feb 26 β€’ 16:40 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Pix of the Day, 26 February 2026

A visual recap of notable moments from around the world on February 26, 2026, highlighting events in Nigeria, Zimbabwe, Ghana, Haiti, and South Africa.

Feb 26 β€’ 13:33 UTC
πŸ‡«πŸ‡· France24
National & Local

Ghana FM urges Ukraine to release two Ghanaian POWs

The Ghanaian Foreign Minister has called on Ukraine to free two Ghanaian prisoners of war.

Feb 26 β€’ 10:14 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Ghana: Ghana's Foreign Minister Urges Ukraine to Release Two Ghanaian Pows

Ghana's Foreign Minister calls on Ukraine to release two Ghanaians captured during the conflict with Russia.

Feb 26 β€’ 04:42 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
World

The Ghanaian foreign minister in Kyiv calls for the release of two Ghanaian prisoners of war

The Ghanaian foreign minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa appealed for the release of two Ghanaian prisoners of war held in Ukraine during a visit to Kyiv.

Feb 26 β€’ 03:51 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Ghana: Ghana Poised to Develop Sustainable Aviation Fuel Industry ...ICAO Study Reveals

Ghana is well-positioned to develop a Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) industry to reduce carbon emissions in aviation, according to an ICAO study.

Feb 25 β€’ 15:32 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Ghanaian FM asks Ukraine to release two prisoners of war from Ghana

Ghana's Foreign Minister urges Ukraine to release two Ghanaians captured while fighting for Russia.

Feb 25 β€’ 13:50 UTC
πŸ‡±πŸ‡Ή 15min
World

Ghana's Foreign Minister in Kyiv Urges Ukraine to Release Two Ghanaian War Prisoners

Ghana's Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has urged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to release two Ghanaian nationals captured while fighting alongside Russian forces during the ongoing conflict.

Feb 25 β€’ 11:16 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Ghana renames Kotoka Airport, reigniting coup debate

Ghana has renamed its main airport from Kotoka International Airport back to Accra International Airport, sparking renewed discussions about its historical and political implications.

Feb 24 β€’ 14:30 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Ghana: Ministry to Prosecute Fishermen Using Illegal Nets

The Ghanaian Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture is set to prosecute fishermen utilizing unauthorized nets to catch juvenile fish species.

Feb 24 β€’ 14:10 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

Royal Artillery under fire after denying access to looted Asante treasure

The Royal Artillery is being criticized for denying public access to a looted Asante artefact, a golden ram's head, which is kept hidden in a military mess in Wiltshire, UK.

Feb 24 β€’ 13:45 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Ghana: Ghana Changes Name of International Airport in Accra

The Ghanaian government has renamed the international airport in Accra back to its original name, Accra International Airport, from Kotoka International Airport.

Feb 24 β€’ 13:37 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Ghana: 60 Years Ago, President Kwame Nkrumah Was Overthrown by a Coup

The article marks the 60th anniversary of the overthrow of Ghana's first president, Kwame Nkrumah, by a coup d'Γ©tat on February 24, 1966, highlighting the event's significant national and continental repercussions.

Feb 24 β€’ 10:30 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
National & Local

How did Sheikh Ghani, who suddenly lost his sight, become a Quran interpreter in three countries?

The article tells the inspiring story of Sheikh Omar, who, after losing his sight unexpectedly, transformed his life and found purpose by interpreting the Quran in three countries.

Feb 23 β€’ 13:31 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
World

The African Slave Trade: When Will Europe Acknowledge 'The Most Serious Crime Against Humanity'?

Ghana seeks to elevate the recognition of the African slave trade as a crime against humanity during the upcoming UN General Assembly, amidst a global push for acknowledgment and support.

Feb 22 β€’ 08:10 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Ghana resorts to international arbitration to solve maritime dispute with Togo

Ghana has announced its decision to seek international arbitration to resolve its maritime dispute with Togo after eight years of unsuccessful bilateral negotiations.

Feb 22 β€’ 06:40 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

Learning Yoruba was hardest part of AnΓ­kΓΊlΓ‘pΓ³ β€” Ghanaian actress, Makafui

Ghanaian actress Fella Makafui discussed the challenges she faced in learning Yoruba for her role in the movie series AnΓ­kΓΊlΓ‘pΓ³: The Ghoul Awakens, highlighting the intense training she underwent to master the language.

Feb 22 β€’ 01:54 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Maritime Border between Ghana and Togo: Accra Decides to Resort to International Arbitration

Ghana has opted for international arbitration in its maritime border dispute with Togo after eight years of unsuccessful negotiations.

Feb 21 β€’ 04:12 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

How Nigerian women are lured into prostitution in Ghana β€” Community women’s leader, Ani

Franca Ani discusses the troubling plight of Nigerian women and girls who are drawn into prostitution and cheap labor in Ghana.

Feb 21 β€’ 00:05 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Togo: Ghana Seeks International Arbitration to Settle Maritime Dispute With Togo

Ghana has officially sought international arbitration to resolve its maritime boundary dispute with Togo under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.

Feb 20 β€’ 16:38 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Ghana: Ghana Engages Latvian Authorities Over Death of Student

The Government of Ghana is pursuing diplomatic efforts in Latvia regarding the death of Ghanaian student Nana Agyei Ahyia, aiming for a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding his demise.

Feb 20 β€’ 11:20 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Ivory Coast considers cocoa price cut after Ghana

Ivory Coast is contemplating a reduction in cocoa prices paid to farmers, following Ghana's recent decision to cut prices by nearly 30% due to declining global cocoa prices.

Feb 19 β€’ 17:22 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Ghana: Health Ministry Sets Up Committee to Probe Alleged Denial of Emergency Care

Ghana's Ministry of Health has established a committee to investigate claims of emergency care denial linked to the death of a 29-year-old engineer.

Feb 19 β€’ 14:29 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
World

England World Cup match faces cancellation threat as US stadium could pull plug on seven games

England's World Cup match against Ghana is at risk of cancellation due to a funding dispute related to security costs at Gillette Stadium, which may impact seven matches scheduled there.

Feb 19 β€’ 11:56 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: Ghana Reveals Identity of 'Russian Man' Push to Extradite Him Over Non Consensual Videos

Ghanaian authorities have identified a Russian national, Vladislav Aleksandrovich Liulkov, as the man accused of filming and sharing non-consensual videos of African women and are pursuing international extradition for his actions.

Feb 19 β€’ 11:03 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Ghana: President Sets Ambitious Target to End Raw Mineral Exports Within 5 Years

President John Dramani Mahama of Ghana has announced a plan to eliminate raw mineral exports within five years to boost the national economy through increased local processing.

Feb 19 β€’ 10:45 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
Crime & Justice

Anger in Ghana as a Russian publishes sexual videos without the consent of his partners

A Russian national is being investigated in Ghana for secretly filming sexual encounters with Ghanaian women and posting the videos online without their consent, leading to diplomatic actions from the Ghanaian government.

Feb 19 β€’ 10:32 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Ghana: Burkina Faso Fatal Attack - Pres Mahama Orders Evacuation of Injured Traders

President John Dramani Mahama has ordered the evacuation of injured Ghanaian traders from Burkina Faso following a fatal attack by armed insurgents.

Feb 18 β€’ 11:19 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Ghana: Tomato Traders Suspend Burkina Faso Imports ...After Deadly Attack

Ghana's tomato traders have halted imports from Burkina Faso after a deadly attack on Ghanaian traders, raising safety concerns for cross-border trade.

Feb 18 β€’ 11:15 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Ghana: 60 Percent of Ghana's Tree Crops to Be Processed Locally

President Mahama announced a plan for Ghana to process 60% of its major tree crops locally to enhance industrialization and reduce reliance on raw exports.

Feb 18 β€’ 09:53 UTC
πŸ‡«πŸ‡· Le Figaro
World

Ghana to submit a resolution to the UN to designate the African slave trade as the "most serious crime against humanity"

Ghana is set to submit a UN resolution to recognize the African slave trade as the most serious crime against humanity, supported by the African Union and Caribbean nations.

Feb 17 β€’ 22:59 UTC
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ El Financiero (ES)
Sports

Mexican National Team will play three friendlies before the 2026 World Cup: Official dates and rivals

The Mexican national football team has scheduled three friendly matches to conclude its preparation for the upcoming 2026 World Cup, facing Ghana, Australia, and Serbia.

Feb 17 β€’ 18:52 UTC
πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡° DennΓ­k N
National & Local

Chart of the Day: Slovakia Fails to Compete Even with Kenya and Ghana, Affecting Economic Performance

Slovakia is lagging behind in competitiveness, a situation that is impacting its economic performance negatively.

Feb 17 β€’ 18:42 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
Crime & Justice

Ghana: Russian Embassy Responds to Alleged Sexual Misconduct By Supposed Russian Citizen in Ghana

The Russian Embassy in Ghana has issued a statement regarding reports of a supposed Russian citizen being involved in sexual misconduct with Ghanaian women.

Feb 17 β€’ 14:48 UTC

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