Month: February 2026

Cocoa Crisis Deepens: Unsold bags of cocoa beans are stacked nearly to the ceiling inside a warehouse in Duekoue, western Ivory Coast, highlighting the growing crisis facing farmers and cooperatives in the world’s largest cocoa-producing nation. Sekou Dagnogo, who runs a local cooperative in the region, says exporters have been reluctant to purchase cocoa at […]

England booked their place in the T20 World Cup Super 8s after a tense 24-run victory over Italy in Kolkata. A late batting surge from Will Jacks and crucial wickets at the death helped England avoid a major upset against the tournament debutants. Jacks’ late fireworks rescue England England’s innings looked shaky at 107-5 in […]

Unpaid 2023-Recruited Teachers: About 250 teachers recruited in 2023 and posted to the Northern Region have petitioned the Minister of Education, describing their situation as a “grave professional and financial injustice” after working for more than two years without receiving salaries. The affected teachers, who form part of nearly 400 recruits nationwide facing similar challenges, […]

Hearts of Oak claimed a vital 1–0 victory over Asante Kotoko at the Baba Yara Stadium, securing bragging rights in Ghana’s biggest club rivalry and reigniting their Ghana Premier League title push. Defender Baba Adamu headed home from Martin Karikari’s set piece in the 14th minute, a goal that proved decisive. The Phobians were later […]

2028 Elections: Former Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia has called on members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to brace themselves for the demanding task of securing victory in the 2028 general elections, stressing that success will require unity, discipline, and sustained hard work. Dr. Bawumia made the remarks during the party’s national thanksgiving service held […]

Cocoa Price: The Government of Ghana has announced a downward revision of the cocoa producer price for the remainder of the 2025/2026 crop season, reducing it from GH¢3,625 to GH¢2,587 per bag. The decision, disclosed by the Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, during an emergency press briefing on Thursday, February 12, 2026, comes […]

Ghanaian Passport Gains Power: Holders of the Ghanaian passport can now travel to approximately 50 countries without requiring a visa, marking a significant milestone in the country’s diplomatic and international mobility efforts. The announcement was made by Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, on the sidelines of the African Union (AU) Summit held […]

The Government of Ghana has announced a significant reduction in the cocoa producer price for the remainder of the 2025/2026 crop season, lowering it from GH¢3,625 to GH¢2,587 per bag. The announcement was made by the Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, during an emergency press briefing on Thursday, February 12, 2026, following a […]

Nottingham Forest are set to appoint Vitor Pereira as their new head coach after parting ways with Sean Dyche, marking yet another managerial change in a turbulent season at the City Ground. The Portuguese tactician has agreed to take charge, with only the final details of the deal left to be completed. Once confirmed, Pereira […]

Tottenham Hotspur have parted ways with head coach Thomas Frank after less than eight months at the club, following a disappointing run of results that left the North London side hovering just above the Premier League relegation zone. The decision came shortly after Spurs suffered a 2–1 home defeat to Newcastle, a result that triggered […]