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Agyemang Badu defends Otto Addo, calls for patience ahead of CAR, Comoros clash
Former Ghana international Emmanuel Agyemang Badu has urged calm and patience over Black Stars coach Otto Addo’s performance, insisting the statistics do not reflect poor work. Speaking to Asempa FM, the U-20 World Cup winner acknowledged that...

World Green Economy Summit Hosts a High-Level Ministerial Roundtable
The session, held under the theme ‘Delivering Climate Ambition by 2030 and Beyond–United Action for Green Transition’, aimed to advance climate ambitions and promote dialogue on aligning policies, finance and innovation with sustainable...
Otto Addo names Black Stars squad for CAR and Comoros World Cup Qualifiers
Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has announced his squad for Ghana’s decisive 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against the Central African Republic (CAR) and Comoros. The list features a blend of experience and youthful talent, with key players...
Ghana’s Sports Minister Kofi Adams charges Black Stars to beat Comoros convincingly in final World Cup qualifier – Ghana Latest Football News, Live Scores, Results
Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams has implored the Black Stars to triumph over Comoros in the final round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. In a highly competitive clash on October 12, 2025, the West African football heavyweights will...

US government shuts down after Congress fails to pass budget
The US government has shut down after Congress failed to pass a budget. Previous stopgap measures to fund the federal government have kicked the can down the road for months at a time, but Republicans and Democrats were unable to come to an...

When does AFCON 2025 start? Dates and schedule as international tournament given unusual early start
It’s almost time for the latest edition of football’s most vibrant and unpredictable football tournament – the Africa Cup of Nations. The 35th edition of the tournament kicks off this winter with 24 teams battling it out for Africa’s biggest...
Here is the full breakdown of Black Stars’ budget for Central Africa Republic and Comoros games
The Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Iddie Adams has announced the budget for Black Stars’ final two games in the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The Black Stars will face Central African Republic on October 8 at the Stade El Abdi,...

2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Sports Minister Kofi Adams announces $1.2m budget
Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has disclosed that $1.2 million has been allocated to the Black Stars’ final two fixtures in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers this October. Ghana will travel to face the Central African Republic...

Peacemaker cautious over Trump's Gaza plan but urges world to unite to end war
The world is facing the highest number of conflicts since the Second World War, with international systems unable to respond, conflict resolution expert Anatje Herrberg has told The National. At the same time, the UAE’s Abrahamic Family House is...

2026 World Cup qualifiers: GFA submits $1.12m for matches against Central African Republic and Comoros
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has submitted a budget of $1.12 million for the Black Stars’ upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against the Central African Republic and Comoros in October. According to details shared by the...
How growth markets are redefining the global economy
For decades, development has been measured almost exclusively through gross domestic product and other macroeconomic indicators. Using these metrics, the world economy delivered rising growth rates, expanding infrastructure and global integration....
Ugandan presidential candidate says that if wins, he will ban Swahili and make French the official language of the country
Uganda’s presidential candidate Mubarak vows to abolish Swahili if elected “We shall ban Swahili as our national language, we shall ban it, we need French instead.” Mubarak Munyagwa has vowed to abolish Swahili language if he clinches the top...

China's vision on governance hailed globally
China's Global Governance Initiative has received broad support from developing countries, which have commended it for providing practical solutions to pressing global challenges, fostering shared prosperity, and adding fresh momentum to building...

China’s governance vision secures broad backing from developing nations
BEIJING, China, Sep 29 — China’s Global Governance Initiative has received broad support from developing countries, which have commended it for providing practical solutions to pressing global challenges, fostering shared prosperity, and adding...
CCM pledges cargo vessel for Mtwara
MTWARA: CCM presidential running mate Ambassador Emmanuel Nchimbi has pledged that if the party is re-elected in the upcoming General Election, the government will construct a large cargo ship to transport goods from Mtwara Port to the Comoros...

Uganda’s presidential candidate vows to abolish Swahili if elected
Uganda’s presidential candidate Mubarak Munyagwa / HANDOUT Uganda’s presidential candidate Mubarak Munyagwa has vowed to abolish Swahili language if he clinches the top seat. Speaking in a video making rounds on social media, Munyagwa said Swahili...

Kojo Peprah Oppong: OGC Nice Defender Earns Maiden Ghana Call-Up for World Cup Qualifiers
Kojo Peprah Oppong rises as Ghana’s next star, earning his first Black Stars call-up for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers At OGC Nice, the highly-rated defender dominates Ligue 1 with his strength, aerial prowess, and tactical intelligence The Black...

Dupoin Reports Global Growth, Regulatory Coverage, and User Experience Insights
MUTSAMUDU, Comoros, Oct. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Global trading platform Dupoin has outlined recent developments across its international operations, citing ongoing user growth, regulatory expansion, infrastructure improvements, and a range of...

Sundowns coach: Trip to Nigeria will take two days
Mamelodi Sundowns are chasing the CAF Champions League crown again, a trophy that has narrowly slipped through their fingers for nearly a decade. Finals, semis, quarterfinals, heartbreak after heartbreak. 2015/16 brought glory against Zamalek, but...

Otto Addo visits Injured Tariq Lamptey after ACL injury
Ghana head coach Otto Addo has paid a visit to defender Tariq Lamptey, who is sidelined with a long-term injury. The Fiorentina right-back recently suffered an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury shortly after the last international break. He...