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Pope Leo XIV has issued a sweeping apology in Accra for the Catholic Church’s centuries-long involvement in the transatlantic slave trade, marking the first time a pontiff has directly addressed the institution’s role. Ghanaian officials and historians hail the statement as a turning point in reparative justice, though they say concrete actions must follow the words.
Ghana’s preliminary squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup includes former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey. The 31-year-old returns to international duty after a 14-month absence following Ghana’s 2022 World Cup exit. Ghana faces Nigeria in a high-stakes AFCON qualifier on June 3 in Kumasi.
Charmain Speirs was found dead in a Ghana hotel six months after marrying self-proclaimed prophet Eric Adusah. After charges were dropped due to lack of evidence, a new podcast reveals her final mission: uncovering her husband’s hidden identities and two marriages.
While the Birmingham club parades its trophy, a Ghanaian village of 1,000 fans stages its own motorbike parade. The Juaben supporters are linked to Villa through a family legend that spans generations.
Ghana will kick off their AFCON 2027 qualifying campaign against Ivory Coast in a Group E clash set to ignite West African football. Nigeria, placed in Group C, will face Tanzania in their first qualifier. The draw in Abidjan reshuffled expectations across the continent.