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13/10/2025

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has congratulated the Black Stars on Ghana’s qualification to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The United States, Canada and Mexico will jointly host the 2026 World Cup.
In a post on his X page, Mr Ablakwa said, “Ghanaians can be fully assured that the Foreign Ministry under my leadership shall leverage our improved cordial diplomatic relations with the United States, Canada and Mexico to guarantee appreciable visa quotas for our globally acclaimed football fans. GHANA, here we come!”

Ghana booked their ticket to the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Comoros on Sunday night in Accra, sealing qualification for their fifth appearance on football’s biggest stage.
It wasn’t a vintage performance from Otto Addo’s men, but it was one built on control, discipline, and a crucial touch of quality when it mattered most.
The opening half offered little in the way of entertainment, with both sides struggling to create clear chances.
Comoros, who had beaten Ghana in the reverse fixture, started brightly and came close in the early minutes when goalkeeper Benjamin Asare misjudged a cross, only to be spared as the resulting header drifted wide.
Ghana, needing only a point to confirm qualification, were cautious but composed. Their best moment came when Jordan Ayew produced a fine solo run, beating three defenders before dinking a cross into the box yet no Ghanaian shirt was on hand to apply the finish

As the whistle blew for half-time, the game remained goalless, but results elsewhere provided comfort as Mali led Madagascar 2–0, ensuring Ghana’s top spot in Group I remained secure.
The Black Stars emerged from the break with renewed purpose, pushing higher and committing more men forward.
Their intent paid off almost immediately. Just two minutes into the second half, Mohammed Salisu whipped in a teasing cross from the left that found Thomas Partey inside the box.
The midfielder showed composure to square the ball for Mohammed Kudus, who tapped home into an empty net to give Ghana the all-important lead.
From there, Ghana managed the game expertly, maintaining possession and limiting Comoros to half-chances. The defence, marshalled by Salisu and Djiku, stood firm as Addo’s side kept their shape and slowed the tempo whenever needed.
When the final whistle blew, it sparked scenes of relief and celebration inside the Accra Sports Stadium.
The 1-0 win may not have been emphatic, but it was enough to confirm Ghana’s place at the 2026 World Cup, continuing their proud tradition on the global stage.
With this latest achievement, Otto Addo has written his name into Ghanaian football history by becoming the first coach to qualify the Black Stars for two FIFA World Cups.

13/10/2025

The Vice President said new measures are being put in place including a “bill being prepared” to ban illegal mining in forest reserves.
She made the statement when she met with the Ghanaian community in Belgium, including chiefs, elders, youth representatives, and members of the Ghana Council.
“We are working towards banning mining in water bodies. We have been mining gold forever, how come all of a sudden all our waters were polluted.
“The water sources are normally in our reserved portions and that is the reason why those areas are reserved forests. When you give that to somebody who can even will it to his family, how do you stop that source from polluting the river to many areas,” she said.

The meeting was part of her official visit to Brussels for the 2025 Global Gateway Forum.
During the engagement, the Vice President Opoku-Agyemang thanked the Ghanaian community for their continued support and contributions to national development.
Topics discussed included food safety, import duty charges, youth indiscipline, labor export, and illegal mining. She highlighted government’s initiatives such as the Adwumawura Programme and the 24-Hour Economy Policy, designed to expand employment opportunities locally and for Ghanaians in the diaspora.

She also urged parents to portray Ghana positively to their children abroad and encouraged young people to maintain discipline and plan for the future.
The Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, James Gyakye Quayson said government is reviewing some 2,167 licenses that were issued to individuals to mine in the last 8 years.
“Between 1988 and 2016, 88 licenses were issued for mining but between 2017 and 2024 alone, 2,167 licenses were issued,” he stated, noting, some persons will be prosecuted.
The Deputy Minister urged the diasporans to be patient with government assuring them that “the water bodies will be restored gradually.”

The Vice President’s meeting with the Ghanaian community in Belgium reflects the government’s commitment to engaging with its diaspora and promoting national development.