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Ghana’s Black Starlets have reached the semi-finals of the West African Football Union Zone B tournament after victories over Togo and Benin. A place in the final would secure qualification for the U17 AFCON, due to be held in Morocco in 2027, according to MyJoyOnline.
Source: MyJoyOnline
Lesotho’s Office of the Auditor-General brought together private audit firms and the Lesotho Institute of Accountants to prepare for their collaboration. Discussions cover fees, full audits and the forthcoming framework agreement, with the aim of strengthening transparency and accountability in the public sector, reports The Reporter.
Source: Thereporter
Ghanaian nurse Elisabeth Addai was admitted to the Ghana Bar on 9 October 2026 with 1,567 other new lawyers. The 63rd admission ceremony, held in Accra, set a national record by surpassing the 824 admitted in 2025, according to Tuko.
Source: Tuko
Sixty-one Ghanaian nurses have left for Grenada, where they will work for two years under the government’s labour exchange programme. Chief of Staff Julius Debrah urged them to act professionally to preserve these international opportunities, according to the Ghanaian Times.
Source: Ghanaiantimes
Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama has announced an allocation of 200 million cedis to complete the expansion of Accra Police Hospital. The project will add 106 beds, an intensive care unit and surgical services in the 2027 Budget, according to the Ghanaian government.
Source: Ghanaiantimes
Telecel Ghana has won two awards at the 2026 Chamber of Commerce and Industry France-Ghana Awards, in the digital innovation and sustainability impact categories. The awards recognise companies for their leadership and results, after applications were assessed by an independent jury, according to the organisers.
Source: MyJoyOnline
Highly processed chicken sausages, popular in Ghana, may contain nitrites, high levels of salt, sugar and fat, as well as colourings associated with various health risks for children. Consultant dietitian Wise Chukwudi Letsa warns of the dangers of regular consumption.
Source: Theghanareport
Ghana’s leather industry lacks raw materials and struggles to access markets, despite local companies’ ability to make quality products. The Association of Ghana Industries is calling for better cooperation with the state and supports manufacturers through training and trade fairs, according to The Ghana Report.
Source: Theghanareport
Ghana Electoral Commission Vice-Chair Joseph Kwaku Asamoah wants to restore confidence in the institution, which only 33% of Ghanaians said they trusted in 2024. He described this mission as an obligation and announced a review of electoral processes, according to the Ghanaian Times.
Source: Ghanaiantimes
The Centre for CSR, West Africa, has partnered with organisers of the Climate x Culture Summit 2026 to promote sustainable practices in Ghana’s creative and cultural industries. The event is scheduled for 22 October at the Google Artificial Intelligence Community Centre in Accra, according to Thecalabashnewspaper.
Source: Thecalabashnewspaper
Ghana’s National Health Insurance Authority is calling for a revision of the 2012 law to include free primary healthcare and population-based payments. Its deputy director Kwesi Djokoto also proposes strengthening the fight against fraud through digital tools and penalising illegal payments, according to MyJoyOnline.
Source: MyJoyOnline
Ghana’s under-23 team will resume their training camp on 12 October at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram. Coach Desmond Ofei is expected to call up 32 players based in Ghana ahead of the two-legged qualifying tie against Libya for the U23 Africa Cup of Nations, The Ghana Report says.
Source: Theghanareport
Odeneho Kwaku Appiah, regional chairman of Ghana’s New Patriotic Party in Ashanti, has urged the new leaders to reconcile defeated candidates ahead of the 2028 general elections. He believes this unity will strengthen the party’s chances of regaining power, The Ghana Report reports.
Source: Theghanareport
Ghana is ready to evacuate its nationals from South Africa if new attacks threaten their safety, Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa said. Ghana’s consular office is monitoring the situation and assessing the needs of citizens in difficulty, according to an interview with TV3.
Source: Ghanaiantimes
Ghana has 48 officially authorised entry points but more than 300 unauthorised crossing points, Interior Minister Mubarak Mohammed Muntaka said. He called for stronger intelligence sharing and cooperation with neighbouring countries to prevent cross-border threats, despite an overall improvement in security since 2025.
Source: Theghanareport
Hearts of Oak coach Nebojša Kapor believes the lack of quality pitches is a major problem for Ghanaian football. He spoke after his team’s 1-0 victory over Port City on 11 October in the Ghanaian league, according to MyJoyOnline.
Source: MyJoyOnline
Ghana is seeking to reassure investors after the end of its $3 billion aid programme with the IMF. In Bangkok, the Ministry of Finance and the Bank of Ghana will present their reforms and economic strategy at the IMF and World Bank meetings, according to MyJoyOnline.
Source: MyJoyOnline
Ghana’s U17 team beat Togo 1-0 in Ouagadougou, thanks to a goal from David Kwarteng in the seventh minute of the 2026 WAFU B Championship. Coach Kassim Ocansey said he was pleased with the three points, while calling for greater attacking efficiency, according to MyJoyOnline.
Source: MyJoyOnline
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