The Latest Breaking News from Ghana

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.

The Conversation · Jul 15

Tourist visa fees: What EU travellers can expect to pay around the world

Bhutan, Ghana and Nigeria charge visitors the most for their tourist visas, with the Sustainable Tourism Fee for the ‘Land of the Thunder Dragon’ set at $100 (€87.60) per person per night.

Euronews · Jul 14

What Ghana’s World Cup ‘juju man’ tells us about sport and spirituality in Africa

One of the most notable figures of the 2026 FIFA World Cup emerged during Ghana’s first match of the tournament: the “juju man,” Kailani Ibrahim Kpa, who was famously seen blowing white powder into the air during the game.

The Conversation · Jul 13

Lionel Messi sets unwanted World Cup record in Argentina’s clash with Egypt

Argentina captain Lionel Messi had his penalty saved by Egypt goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir in the first half of their last-16 World Cup clash on Tuesday. Egypt had taken the lead in the 15th minute through Yasser Ibrahim, but Argentina had the chance to equalise from the penalty spot shortly afterwards.…

The Independent UK · Jul 7

Best fans at the World Cup? How Colombia’s support powered the team to success

Néstor Lorenzo’s side face Switzerland in Vancouver on Tuesday and will be hoping for the same backing that has shocked opponents so far

The Guardian - UK · Jul 7

The Netherlands and Germany pledge return of 2,000 artefacts to Ghana

Ghana is set to receive around 2,000 looted artefacts from the Netherlands and Germany, in one of the largest cultural restitution efforts involving the West African nation to date.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 6

World Cup 2026 : Cape Verde miss out on greatest upset

Newcomers Cape Verde almost created the upset of the century by forcing the reigning champions Argentina into extra time, unfortunately the blue sharks conceded in extra time. Argentina will therefore face Egypt in the round of 16. There was not much in it between Australia's Socceroos' and the Egyptian Pharoes,…

France 24 · Jul 4

Colombia squeeze into World Cup last-16 with slender win over Ghana

Colombia 1-0 Ghana: Jhon Arias scored the only goal of a close contest as the South American side progressed

The Independent UK · Jul 4

Colombia outwit Ghana to advance to last 16 at 2026 World Cup

Jhon Arias scored the only goal of the game as Colombia edged past Ghana 1-0 to progress to a last 16 showdown with Switzerland at the 2026 World Cup.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 4

Colombia edge Ghana 1-0 to set up Switzerland showdown

KANSAS CITY, Missouri - Jhon Arias scored the only goal as Colombia beat Ghana 1-0 in ​sweltering conditions in Kansas City on Friday to reach the World Cup ‌last 16, continuing a quietly impressive campaign that has established them as dangerous outsiders.

Bangkok Post · Jul 4