On Monday, 26 October 2026, 137 stories were reported by two or more of Ghana's newsrooms. Most covered: Ballon d'Or blunder causes confusion - Harry Kane, Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe articles published (12 newsrooms); President Mahama arrives in Moscow for Russia–Africa Summit (10 newsrooms); Eric Opoku donates GH¢50,000 to Black Challenge ahead of world cup (9 newsrooms). Busiest sections: business (31), news (29), politics (25). Tone of the day's news: 23% negative, 42% positive across 26 stories (how we measure it).
Harry Kane's dream of winning the Ballon d'Or seemed as if it had come true on Monday when the organisers released an article claiming he had won the award.
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R&B singer sentenced to eight months’ imprisonment suspended for 12 months over incident in Mayfair in 2023
The Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF), with support from Zijin Golden Ridge Limited, Ghana International Bank and three other financial institutions has partnered with the Forestry Commission of Ghana to rehabilitate and restore 50 acres of degraded land in the Subri River Forest Reserve as…
President John Dramani Mahama has congratulated Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on his re-election, expressing confidence that the outcome will provide an opportunity to deepen relations between Ghana and Brazil and strengthen cooperation among countries in the Global South.
Ghanaian actor and film producer Yvonne Okoro has bemoaned the lack of support for local films
Ghana President John Dramani Mahama has backed Ethiopia’s bid to host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).He declared the country ready to stage a successful tournament after inspecting facilities at Bahir Dar Stadium.Mahama praised the 52,000-capacity venue, highlighting its Confederation of African Football (CAF)…
The Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSAG) has threatened to embark on an indefinite strike from Monday, November 2, 2026, if the government fails to address its concerns over the delayed review of salaries and allowances for 2026. The association has given the government…
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FC Samartex 1996 General Manager Edmund Ackah has vowed to resign from his position if the club engages in any illegal activities, including match-fixing.Ackah made the declaration in an interview with Asempa FM, expressing confidence in the club’s leadership and the management of its affairs.The…
Bauza had voiced a number of characters in this summer's animated hit Coyote vs. Acme.
Former Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan could enter the race for the Ghana Football Association (GFA) presidency ahead of next year's election.The country's all-time leading goalscorer has emerged as a potential candidate following reports that incumbent president Kurt Okraku is likely not to contest for a…
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has elected new constituency executives across the country as it intensifies efforts to strengthen its grassroots structures ahead of the 2028 presidential and parliamentary elections. The elections, which form part of the party’s internal reorganisation, are expected to position
The men’s senior national team has endured a difficult spell, recording just one victory in their last eight matches across all competitions.
“I think we won the game with two wingers, Kudus and Mathys, they made the difference,” De Zerbi said. Kudus provided an outlet on the right, carrying the ball forward and helping Tottenham stretch Chelsea’s defence. On the opposite flank, Tel offered direct running and…
Republic Bank (Ghana) PLC has received recognition in the Climate Finance category at the WSBI-ESBG SDG Awards in Bangkok, Thailand, which happened alongside the 2026 IMF Annual Meeting, for its investment in water projects across four locations in Ghana.
Rapper Nicki Minaj said US President Donald Trump has "changed the energy of the country" as she joined him at a Michigan rally to stump for Republicans ahead of the nationwide midterm elections.
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has cancelled its constituency-level election in Amenfi East in the Western Region following challenges during the party’s nationwide internal polls.
Energy expert and a member of the International Society of Petroleum Engineers, Ebenezer Adjetey Sowah, has been appointed Managing Director of Genkas Energy Ltd, effective September 30, 2026. His appointment brings on board his vast experience in petroleum distribution, commercial operations and business management to
"I also convey heartfelt congratulations to the entire NDC fraternity across the country. The NDC is the true winner," he said.
Ghana have suffered a series of disappointments in youth football, with the national Under-17 and Under-20 teams struggling to make an impact at continental and global tournaments.
Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa challenges claims that South Africa evacuees were underpaid, saying his ministry has received no complaints.
Rehabilitation works have commenced on the McCarthy-Mallam Junction section of the Accra-Cape Coast Highway following persistent concerns over potholes, worsening road conditions and heavy traffic congestion. Citi News reported that ongoing construction activities on the stretch on Sunday, October 25, raising hopes tha
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva won a historic fourth term on Sunday, the country’s electoral court said, in a shock result that defied polls, precedent and global anti-incumbent sentiment to put the brakes on a wave of right-wing election victories across Latin America.…
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva won a historic fourth term on Sunday, the country’s electoral court said, in a shock result that defied polls, precedent and global anti-incumbent sentiment to put the brakes on a wave of right-wing election victories across Latin America.…
The Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF) is offering renewed hope to patients battling cancer and other chronic diseases in the Upper East Region, but medical specialists say urgent investment in critical diagnostic equipment is needed to maximise the impact of the intervention. The specialists have…
Former First Deputy Speaker of Parliament and Chairman of the New Patriotic Party’s Disciplinary Committee, Joseph Osei-Owusu, popularly known as Joe Wise, says the party is willing to welcome former Trade Minister Alan Kyerematen back as a member but will not consider him for the…
Some management of TOR with the IMF team A delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) led by its Resident Representative to Ghana, Adrian Alter, has visited the Tema Read More...
A representative of Ghanaians evacuated from South Africa following xenophobic attacks, Michael Addo, has accused some members of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) of contacting and coaching returnees to criticise the government’s financial assistance package. Speaking at a media briefing on Monday, October 26,…
The Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) is working to increase its crude-processing rate from approximately 28,000 barrels per stream day to between 45,000 and 55,000 barrels per stream day, Managing Director Edmond Kombat has announced.
The Minister gave the assurance during a visit to the school on October 26 to engage Management, students and families of students allegedly sexually assaulted by the school’s interdicted headmaster.
Atwima Kwanwoma Community Bank PLC has posted a strong financial performance for the year ended December 31, 2025, with profit after tax rising to GH¢44.2 million, representing a 17.33 per cent growth.
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente has been named the 2026 Men’s Coach of the Year at the Ballon d’Or ceremony in London after leading his country to World Cup glory this summer.
Bayern Munich and England striker Harry Kane has won the 2026 Men’s Striker of the Year award at the Ballon d’Or ceremony in London after an outstanding goalscoring campaign for club and country.
Barcelona and Spain midfielder Alexia Putellas wins the Ballon d'Or Feminin for a record-equalling third time.
A new Global Education Center under construction in Accra is expected to expand access to digital learning and employment resources for students enrolled in BYU-Pathway Worldwide, Elder Clark G. Gilbert, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ…
The government received total bids of GH¢4.26 billion from the investors, but accepted GH¢3.9 billion.
The TV presenter says she can see Ozzy's burial site from her window, and regularly talks to him.
Black Maidens coach Joe Nana Adarkwa has praised his players after they secured qualification for the Round of 16 at the ongoing FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco. Ghana booked their place in the knockout stage with a 2-0 victory over Canada in their…
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A high-powered delegation, including the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, and the Director-General of the Ghana Education Service (GES), is expected in Obuasi as authorities prepare to reopen Obuasi Senior High Technical School to continuing students.
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) is undertaking planned and emergency maintenance works across selected communities in six regions from October 26 to October 30, 2026, as part of efforts to improve power supply reliability.
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Ghana’s U-17 women’s team, the Black Maidens, will face Argentina in the Round of 16 at the ongoing 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco after a 2-0 victory over Canada secured them second place in Group C. Goals from substitutes, Linda Achiaa and…
FC AshantiGold 04 head coach Karim Zito says he is satisfied with his side’s 1-1 draw against Asante Kotoko, despite believing his team created enough opportunities to win their Ghana Premier League encounter. AshantiGold hosted Kotoko at the Len Clay Stadium on Sunday in an…
The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has challenged claims that some Ghanaians evacuated from South Africa received less than their approved allowances, saying his ministry had received no complaints in more than four months since the exercise began. According to the minister, all…
Tamale Super Ladies shared the spoils with Prisons Ladies after a 1-1 draw in their Women's Premier League clash at the Yendi Youth Resource Centre.The match...
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The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Constituency Executives in the Afigya Sekyere East Constituency have apologised to Agonamanhene, Obirikomfo Anokye Boakye II, over what they describe as a clerical error in an invitation to the Member of Parliament, Mavis Nkansah-Boadu, for the MNB Inter-Senior High School…
Thailand's ambitious Long-Term Resident visa scheme has successfully crossed a significant milestone, recording more than 12,000 approvals since September 2022.
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ASA Savings and Loans has presented GH¢25,000 to 25 students in the Ablekuma North Municipality, with each beneficiary receiving GH¢1,000 to help meet the cost of their education.
The Greater Accra Poultry Farmers Association is projecting at least a 15 percent increase in poultry prices ahead of the Christmas festivities, citing rising costs of animal feed and imported production inputs. Chief Executive of the Association, Mohammed Ali, said the increasing cost of maize,…
A Member of Parliament’s Health Committee, Dr Kingsley Agyemang, has criticised Ghana’s preparedness for a potential Ebola outbreak, describing existing measures as inadequate and overly focused on Accra. He said the country’s emergency response systems needed to be strengthened across district and regional health faci
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has pledged to investigate allegations of vote-buying in its constituency executive elections, insisting that it will not tolerate practices that compromise the credibility of the party’s internal electoral processes. The party says it will scrutinise any credible evidence present
Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) technical director Francis Oti Akenteng has criticised the association for failing to give local coaches
Joseph Paintsil and Ronald Donkor took centre stage in Major League Soccer over the weekend, with Paintsil scoring twice for LA Galaxy in the El Tráfico derby and Donkor supplying an assist as New York Red Bulls defeated Inter Miami.Ghana's Paintsil was the standout performer,…
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Lamine Yamal tops CIES’ 2026 Ballon d’Or rankings ahead of Mbappé and Kane, while Lionel Messi’s adjusted standing and winner Ousmane Dembélé’s 27th place stand out.
Mzbel Musician, Mzbel, has disclosed that she has been raped multiple times, including during her childhood, and recounted alleged sexual advances and assaults involving some religious leaders she trusted. Read More...
The Managing Director of the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR), Edmond Kombat, says the restoration of refining operations has helped strengthen Ghana’s resilience against international disruptions to petroleum supplies, including those associated with the Iran conflict.
The recovery of the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) has created 1,657 permanent and temporary jobs, with more than 6,500 indirect and temporary workers also engaged during turnaround maintenance, Managing Director Edmond Kombat has disclosed.
Ghanaian filmmaker Shirley Frimpong-Manso has defended the involvement of foreign producers in The Eyes of Ghana, describing criticism of their participation as misplaced.
Jordanian security forces have arrested three armed men suspected of a shooting attack at a church last week that killed nine Christians and injured 34 other people, officials say.
The Managing Director of the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR), Edmond Kombat, says the refinery’s recovery and restoration programme has generated more than 8,000 direct and indirect jobs for Ghanaians. Speaking at the Government Accountability Series on Monday, October 26, he said TOR’s return to operations…
A former military captain, Solomon Reuben Jabari has won the NDC Atwima Kwanwoma chairmanship with 1,319 votes, defeating Simon Aloonga ahead of the 2028 elections.
US pastor Israel Ford announced his polygynous marriage as his first wife, Pastor Lydia introduces his second wife, Minister Shaqayla, to her congregation.
Plan International Ghana has called for independent investigations into allegations of sexual abuse involving female students of Obuasi Senior High Technical School (SHTS) and the school’s headmaster, demanding justice for affected students and urgent reforms to strengthen child protection in schools. The organisation
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Brazil's President Lula da Silva wins a historic fourth term, beating Flávio Bolsonaro in a high-stakes runoff as the opposition candidate contests the results.
The Ministry of Education and the Ghana Education Service (GES) have pledged to deploy all necessary administrative and legal measures to safeguard students following sexual abuse allegations involving the headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School (SHTS).
Education Minister, Haruna Iddrisu, has assured the public that political affiliations will not influence investigations into sexual misconduct allegations involving the headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School (SHTS), Zakaria Abdulai.
The Member of Parliament (MP) for Abuakwa South, Dr Kingsley Agyemang, has called on the government to urgently assess the readiness of designated isolation and treatment facilities amid concerns over the spread of Ebola in West Africa.
CSIR-SARI is testing enhanced-efficiency fertilisers to determine whether maize farmers can reduce nitrogen application by 20%, improve yields, lower input waste and protect soil health sustainably.
The Minister for Sports and Recreation, Hon. Kofi Iddie Adams, has held discussions with the Minister of Sports of Belarus, Sergey Kovalchuk, on a proposed Memorandum of Understanding covering coach education, scholarships, sports science, and school and grassroots sports development.The meeting took place on the…
The Konor of Manya Krobo and President of the Eastern Regional House of Chiefs, Nene Sakite II, has honoured Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang with the Yokama (Idea Woman) Award for 2026. The award was presented on Tuesday, October 26, at a ceremony held…
Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has promised trauma-informed support for 19 students affected by the alleged sexual abuse case at Obuasi Senior High Technical School (SHTS), while announcing measures to protect students and make it easier for them to report abuse.
As climate change reshapes habitats both on land and at sea, you might go to the beach one day, only to find yourself in a place that looks nothing like you remember, around sea creatures you don't recognize.
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By Simon Asare, GNA Accra, Oct. 26, GNA – The Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) has named beach volleyball player Daniel Lamptey as captain of Team Ghana for the…
A police investigator in the case involving former Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has described him as a “critical culprit” in the alleged illegal mining activities in the Tano Nimiri Forest. Chief Inspector Eugene…
By Albert Oppong-Ansah, GNA Sawaba (N/R), Oct. 26, GNA – The North-East Regional Coordinating Council is promoting solar-powered water systems and dry-season farming to help communities adapt to climate change,…
By Iddi Yire, GNA Accra, Oct 26, GNA – Mr Edmond Kombat, the Managing Director of the Tema Oil Refinery Limited (TOR), has challenged the International Monetary Fund…
Contract mining would undoubtedly create opportunities for direct and indirect employment for many Ghanaians. Both skilled and unskilled members of the Ghanaian workforce would have roles to play in mining operations.
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The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) has signalled a major expansion of its enforcement strategy against illegal mining, with increased attention now being directed at persons and businesses that manufacture, fabricate, transport, store, supply or otherwise facilitate access to equipment use
As the race for key leadership positions in the National Democratic Congress (NDC) gathers momentum, Dzifa Tegah has declared her intention to contest the position of Deputy National Secretary in the party’s upcoming national executive elections. Speaking at the Campaign Trail, an initiative by the…
Police in Tema have intercepted 37 parcels of substances suspected to be narcotic drugs and arrested a 52-year-old man, identified as Ibrahim Saani, in connection with the seizure. The suspect was apprehended on October 25, 2026, by the Zenu-Atadeka District Police Patrol Team while carrying…
According to the Commission, JUSAG in the notice alleges that government has "failed and/or refused to address their concerns regarding the review of salaries and related allowances for staff of the Association."
The Dallas-Fort Worth Chapter of the New Patriotic Party (NPP-USA) officially inaugurated its new slate of executives in a ceremony held on October 25th 2026 in Dallas. The exercise reaffirms the chapter’s commitment to mobilizing support for working hard towards making Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia the…
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Ghanaian twins Arrangement and Lancaster have pleaded guilty in a $9 million US romance fraud case and agreed to forfeit luxury jewellery seized at their arrest.
LONDON (AP) — Harry Kane became the first Englishman in 25 years to win the Ballon d’Or on Monday thanks to his prolific scoring last season.Kane scored 73 goals for club and country last season — he was Europe's top scorer — and smashed scoring…
This page lists every story from Monday, 26 October 2026 that at least two Ghanaian newsrooms reported, so it captures the day's main events rather than every headline. Each story links to the original reports.