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London Festival Stampede: Everything You Need to Know About Ghana Party in the Park

Ghana Party in the Park was cancelled after a crowd surge at the entrance left 23 people needing medical assistance following a temporary gate closure caused by a small fire.

International Business Times UK

London Festival Organisers Deny Stabbing Rumours After Ghana Party Ends In Chaos

Ghana Party in the Park organisers denied stabbing rumours after a crowd crush at the London festival left 23 people needing medical attention.

International Business Times UK

Cameroon edge past Ghana to reach last eight at 2026 WAFCON

Cameroon beat Ghana 1-0 on Sunday night in Casablanca to move into the quarter-finals at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) while Mali relaunched their campaign with a 3-2 victory over tournament debutants Cape Verde.

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Björkegren expects 'better Ghana' against Cameroon at 2026 WAFCON

Ghana head coach Kim Björkegren predicted a better performance from his side in their group stage game against Cameroon on Sunday night at the 2026 women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).

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Ghana Party in the Park festival cancelled: Everything we know after fire leads to 'stampede' at London event

Everything we know after multiple people taken to hospital following ‘crushing’ incident at London festival

Evening Standard

London festival 'stampede': Multiple people injured as fire sparks crowd 'crush' at music event in park

Ghana Party in the Park in Barnet was forced into an ‘abrupt closure’ after people were injured and ‘carried out on stretchers’

Evening Standard

Anti-LGBTQ+ laws are on the rise across west Africa, campaigners warn

Activists in the region say politicians regard LGBTQ+ people as ‘the easiest scapegoats to maintain their power’

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Africa's top cocoa producers pledge fairer prices for farmers

Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire, the world's two largest cocoa producers, have signed a joint declaration pledging closer cooperation on pricing, local processing, environmental protection and scientific research, as the two countries seek to secure better incomes for millions of cocoa farmers

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Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye rushed to hospital after court collapse

In tonight's edition: Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye is in hospital after collapsing in court, raising fresh concerns over the treatment of political opponents. Ghana proposes sweeping constitutional reforms that could reshape its political landscape. Meanwhile, Benin steps up its campaign to recover looted cultural treasures and colonial archives from…

France 24

Cocoa Supplies Surge on Ghana Production Concerns

September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26 ) on Friday closed up +285 (+5.58%), and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26 ) closed up +201 (+5.28%). Cocoa prices are sharply higher today on concerns over cocoa production in Ghana, the world's second-largest cocoa producer. Ghana's cocoa regulator, COCOBOD, projects Ghana's 2026/27 cocoa...

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Archbishop of Canterbury vows to support £100m pledge helping communities affected by enslavement

During visit to Ghana, Sarah Mullally expresses regret and says controversial fund symbolises Christian belief in repentance

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How do teens living with disabilities in Ghana view their future? We asked them to show us

About 8% of Ghana’s population is disabled. A high percentage are adolescents, which could be linked to the country’s dominant population of young people (15 to 35 years).

The Conversation

I Thought The World’s Hardest Stories Were In War Zones, Until I Became A Father (24 Pics)

Photography has taken me across 91 countries—from the war in Ukraine and women fighting on the front lines, to underground LGBTQ+ communities in Iran, Pakistan and Belarus, criminal gangs in Guatemala and Mexico, child labour in Ghana, indigenous tribes deep in the Amazon rainforest, exorcisms in Ethiopia, forgotten communities in…

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Ghanaians ask ICC to investigate xenophobic violence in South Africa

Two Ghanaian nationals have petitioned the International Criminal Court to open a preliminary investigation into attacks on foreign nationals in South Africa, arguing the violence could amount to crimes against humanity, as Ghana's president repeated his call on Thursday for the African Union to address the ongoing unrest.

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Ghana activists call for laws to protect people accused of witchcraft

In tonight's edition, North Africa is in the grip of a severe heatwave, with temperatures nearing 49 degrees Celsius. Also, six years after the brutal killing of a 90-year-old woman accused of witchcraft shocked Ghana and the world, activists say the fight for justice remains far from over. And, the…

The Independent UK

Ghanaians ask International Criminal Court to examine years of anti-migrant violence in South Africa

Two Ghanaian nationals have asked the International Criminal Court to examine years of xenophobic violence in South Africa

France 24

Ghana’s president asks for AU debate on South Africa’s ‘escalating xenophobic attacks’

Ghanaian President John Mahama on Thursday called for an African Union (AU) debate to "formally address the escalating xenophobic attacks" on foreign nationals in South Africa. More than 160,000 foreign nationals have left South Africa and several have died over the past two months amid rising hostility against undocumented migrants.

The Conversation

Jobs abroad or jobs in Africa? Why a focus on work in other countries shouldn’t replace opportunities at home

African governments are increasingly encouraging young people to work abroad. To address youth unemployment at home, for example, Ghana and Kenya have expanded labour mobility agreements with other countries. These include Spain, Qatar and Caribbean states.

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Quote of the day by Nico Williams: "I run very fast, but I can't run as fast as my mother. Because she once escaped death and…" - an emotional tribute to his mother, the extraordinary journey behind his success and the sacrifices that shaped a football star

Spanish footballer Nico Williams honored his mother after Euro 2024 victory. He gave his medal to her, recognizing her difficult journey. His mother escaped death and crossed the Sahara Desert from Ghana to Spain. This arduous migration paved the way for his and his brother's careers. Williams highlighted his mother's…

International Business Times UK

TikToker Jailed After Falsely Claiming Ghana's President Sacrificed 32 Cows To Win Election

A Ghanaian TikToker has been jailed for one year after admitting to publishing false claims that President John Mahama sacrificed 32 cows to win the 2024 election.

The Guardian - UK

‘We are preserving a tradition’: how Ghana’s sensationalist film posters became collectible art

Hand-painted works are often wildly unfaithful to the movies they portray – reinterpretations that sometimes resulted in threats, insults and even physical attacks from viewers who felt duped

The Independent UK

Nine African countries see UK aid slashed by more than 80% as ‘devastating’ cuts laid bare

A number of long-standing UK partners in Africa – including Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Tanzania, and Mozambique – are seeing their UK aid relationship virtually eliminated, or reduced to £5m or less

The Conversation

What helps young children learn? Adults who take an interest in their homework and reading

Across Ghana, thousands of children start formal schooling every year full of promise. Yet many struggle to master basic reading and numeracy skills in the early grades.

Evening Standard

ITV star Parveen Ashraf returns to social media with emotional post after revealing husband killed during robbery

The culinary star’s husband of 38 years died after being caught up in a robbery in Ghana

The Conversation

It takes a village: How community can be a lifeline for improving child and family well-being

You have likely heard the saying “it takes a village to raise a child” before. Although its exact origins are unknown, it is often ascribed to an African proverb because it embodies the collective spirit of many African cultures.

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