Stories from Ghana

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has retained three technical staff members as Carlos Queiroz begins shaping the Black Stars' backroom team. This decision aims to prepare the national squad for the 2026 World Cup. The restructuring is part of a broader effort to improve team performance. The announcement comes as the country prepares to celebrate its 70th anniversary of independence.

Ghana has approved a $250 million investment plan to establish a national artificial intelligence center. This move aims to bolster the country's technological infrastructure and position it within the global AI landscape.

Law enforcement officials have arrested two suspects in connection with a series of robbery attacks in Obuasi. The arrests follow a string of criminal incidents that have impacted the local community. Investigations into the specific motives and extent of the robberies are ongoing. Two suspects, aged 20 and 28, were arrested for robbery following an incident involving an e-hailing driver. The suspects are scheduled to appear in the Weinberg Magistrates Court. The incident occurred yesterday when the driver responded to a pick-up request.

Ghanaian law enforcement officials have successfully intercepted a child trafficking ring that was reportedly targeting individuals in Kenya. The operation aims to disrupt organized networks involved in the exploitation of minors across East African borders. This development highlights increasing regional efforts to combat human trafficking syndicates. Authorities in Ghana seized 100 bags of cocoa beans originating from Côte d'Ivoire. Four suspects were arrested during the operation as part of an investigation into illegal cross-border cocoa movement.