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A 2015 Landsat image shows shimmering gold veins around Ghana's sacred Lake Bosumtwi, formed by a million-year-old meteor impact that created a rampart crater; subsequent satellite views, including a 2024 image, reveal intensified gold mining around the lake, illustrating the juxtaposition of a geologic landmark with modern resource extraction.
Aston Villa wrapped up a 3-0 win over Freiburg to end a 30-year trophy drought, celebrated with an open-top bus in Birmingham, while in Juaben, Ghana—home to about 1,000 Villa fans and the Ghana Lions supporters club—plans a 30-motorcycle and minibus parade to mark the historic victory.
The World Health Organization has prequalified Coartem Baby, the first malaria treatment designed for infants as small as 2 kg, enabling public-sector use globally; developed by Novartis and MMV, it aims to reduce dosing errors and toxicity and has begun rollout in Ghana with plans to expand across sub-Saharan Africa.
Germany controlled most of the match but needed a late rally to beat Ghana 2-1, raising questions about Joshua Kimmich’s form, right-back stability, and midfield selections as Nagelsmann prepares for the World Cup.
The United States, joined by Israel and Argentina, voted against a Ghana-led UN resolution that declares the transatlantic slave trade the gravest crime against humanity and urges reparations. The nonbinding measure, backed by over 120 nations, ties slavery to ongoing racism and inequality and calls for apologies and compensation. Washington argued there is no legal right to reparations for historical wrongs, highlighting rifts with the Global South and fueling ongoing domestic debates on reparations despite continued advocacy at city and state levels.
The UN General Assembly adopted Ghana’s resolution to label the transatlantic slave trade as the gravest crime against humanity, urging member states to apologise and support a reparations fund (no amount specified). The vote was 123 in favour, 3 against (USA, Israel, Argentina) with 52 abstentions including the UK and EU members. The measure ties slavery to enduring racial inequalities and backs returning looted artefacts, as reparations dialogue gains momentum among African and Commonwealth leaders.
African governments are navigating cautious diplomacy as reports of Russia-linked recruitment of Africans to fight in Ukraine emerge; Kenya’s foreign minister visits Moscow under domestic pressure to halt recruitment, while Ghana and South Africa report casualties and investigations. Estimates suggest thousands of Africans could be involved, including over 1,000 Kenyans, but officials emphasize dialogue over confrontation and analysts say public backlash remains limited for now.
Ghana’s foreign minister says at least 55 Ghanaians have died in the Russia-Ukraine war, with about 272 believed lured into the conflict since 2022 and two more currently prisoners of war. He highlighted Africa-wide recruitment of fighters for Russia and pledged to dismantle illegal recruitment networks and launch public-awareness campaigns to prevent youths from being drawn in, while calling for humane treatment of detainees.
At least 20 people were killed in Saturday attacks in Titao, Burkina Faso, with seven Ghanaian tomato traders among the dead, reportedly burnt beyond recognition. The traders were part of a supply truck targeted by the jihadists; road access is blocked, hindering evacuation and embassy visits. The jihadist group JNIM, linked to al-Qaeda, claimed responsibility. Ghana’s interior minister and Burkinabè authorities are coordinating burials and survivor repatriation as the region experiences a spate of attacks in recent days.
A terror attack in Burkina Faso claimed casualties at a market, with Ghanaian tomato traders among the victims, highlighting ongoing insecurity in the Sahel and prompting official responses from authorities.
Ghana has temporarily halted its citizenship-by-ancestry program for the African diaspora to simplify the process after complaints about tight DNA-document deadlines, multiple steps, and high costs. Since 2016, more than 1,000 people (including Stevie Wonder) have obtained Ghanaian citizenship, but the one-week DNA deadline and fees (application $136; shortlisted candidates $2,280) have drawn criticism. The government will issue updated timelines and guidelines when ready, with no resumption date announced yet.
US YouTube star Darren Watkins Jr., known as IShowSpeed, is set to receive a Ghanaian passport after his 20-country Africa tour, with Ghana’s foreign minister citing irrefutable ties to the country including his Ghanaian mother and his claim of feeling 'back home' there. The tour spotlighted African cultures and included ceremonies; Ghana has pursued diaspora citizenship, though some Ghanaians criticized the move as devaluing the passport.
Ken Ofori-Atta, Ghana's former Finance Minister wanted for corruption, is detained in the US over immigration issues, with his lawyers challenging his extradition and asserting his compliance with legal processes amid political tensions between Ghana and the US.
Ghanaian artist Ibrahim Mahama gained international fame with his burlap sack installations addressing themes of global trade, colonialism, and capitalism. His work has earned him top recognition in the art world, including being the first African to top ArtReview's Power 100 list. Mahama emphasizes collective effort and community engagement, founding art institutions in Ghana to foster new generations of artists and cultural awareness.
Ghanaian scientist Moses Mayonu is pioneering metabolomics research at Florida Tech, integrating advanced techniques and AI to improve disease diagnosis and personalized medicine, while also contributing to Africa's scientific development and capacity building.