The increasing rejection of lower Ghana pesewa denominations, particularly the 10 pesewa and 20 pesewa coins, by some commercial drivers rsquo; mates, traders, provision shop operators, and pure water sellers is becoming a worrying national concern that requires urgent attention from the Bank of Ghana and other relevant state institutions.

https://www.modernghana.com/news/1492395/rejection-of-10p-and-20p-coins-a-growing-concern.html

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The World Bank has warned that growing global trade fragmentation and uncertainty surrounding supply chains are creating new risks for developing economies, but says Ghana still has strong opportunities to position itself as a major regional and global trade player.

https://www.modernghana.com/news/1492685/world-bank-urges-ghana-to-leverage-afcfta-amid.html

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The United Nations Peace Ambassadors Foundation (UN-PAF) has joined the global anger against South Africa over the xenophobic attack against migrants and called on the South African government to stand out and defend foreigners in their jurisdiction.

https://www.modernghana.com/news/1491358/un-paf-condemns-xenophobic-attacks-in-south-africa.html

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The Twifo Praso District Magistrate Court in the Central Region has fined two invigilators and two teachers GH cent;3,000 each for their involvement in examination malpractice during the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE).

https://www.modernghana.com/news/1492680/2026-bece-two-invigilators-teachers-fined-gh30.html

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Ghanaian musician Black Sherif has expressed confidence that he can make history by becoming the first artiste to win the Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) Artiste of the Year title three times. The award, which has been one of the most prestigious recognitions in Ghana rsquo;s music industry since its inception in 1999, has never been won three .

https://www.modernghana.com/entertainment/83566/its-100-possible-for-me-to-win-a-3rd-tgma-artist.html

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The Ghana Immigration Service has launched a major nationwide initiative aimed at preventing and responding to Gender Based Violence (GBV), Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (SEAH) within migration and border management operations.

https://www.modernghana.com/news/1492393/gis-unfpa-intensify-fight-against-gender-based.html

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The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission has directed the Vice Chancellor of Bolgatanga Technical University to return to work immediately while investigations into alleged procurement irregularities continue.

https://www.modernghana.com/news/1491458/gtec-orders-bolgatanga-technical-university-vice.html

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President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Okraku, has urged the Black Starlets to remain disciplined and fully focused as they prepare for the 2026 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco.

https://www.modernghana.com/sports/1492037/u-17-afcon-you-will-be-successful-if-you-remain.html

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The Ho Municipal Assembly has officially handed over the site for the construction of the 24-Hour Economy Market at Titrinu to Georotche Company Ltd. , marking the start of the much-anticipated project.

https://www.modernghana.com/news/1491361/ho-municipal-assembly-hands-over-site-for-24-hour.html

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Ghana High Commission in South Africa has advised Ghanaian nationals living in South Africa to limit non-essential movements following recent xenophobic attacks and anti-immigration protests in parts of the country.

https://www.modernghana.com/news/1491262/ghana-mission-in-south-africa-urges-nationals-to.html

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Kylian Mbappe 39;s Real Madrid career has, until now, not panned out the way many expected. While the 27-year-old has scored 85 goals in 100 appearances since moving to the Bernabeu, the Spaniards are set for a second successive season without lifting the La Liga title or Champions League.

https://www.modernghana.com/sports/1491228/injury-row-yacht-trip-petition-whats-going.html

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Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola heads Crystal Palace 39;s shortlist of candidates to replace outgoing head coach Oliver Glasner next season. Glasner, who has led the club to their first European final, is leaving Selhurst Park this month, confirming his decision to step down in January.

https://www.modernghana.com/sports/1491747/andoni-iraola-top-of-crystal-palace-shortlist.html

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Development advocacy group, Alagumgube, has strongly condemned comments by the Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Ocloo, suggesting that some Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assembly (MMDA) staff are transferred to northern Ghana as a form of punishment.

https://www.modernghana.com/news/1491365/alagumgube-blasts-greater-accra-minister-over.html

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Fire Aid UK and International Development in the United Kingdom have donated a Mercedes-Benz fire tender and firefighting equipment to the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) to strengthen the country rsquo;s emergency response capacity.

https://www.modernghana.com/news/1491366/uk-partners-donate-fire-tender-equipment-to-boost.html

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Vice President of Ghana, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has stated that Africa rsquo;s future will be determined by how effectively the continent collaborates, integrates, and builds systems at scale.

https://www.modernghana.com/news/1491260/africas-future-will-be-defined-by-how-effectively.html

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Black Princesses head coach Charles Sampson has expressed confidence that his side will secure qualification for the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women rsquo;s World Cup when they face Uganda this weekend. Ghana rsquo;s U-20 women rsquo;s national team will travel to Uganda for the second leg of the final qualifying round, with a place at the tournamen .

https://www.modernghana.com/sports/1491364/2026-u-20-wwcq-charles-sampson-confident-of-black.html

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Neymar says he crossed the line as he apologised to his Santos team-mate Robinho Jr for slapping the teenager during a training session. The Brazilian club opened an investigation after the 18-year-old forward reportedly accused Neymar of delivering a violent slap to the face on Sunday after he had dribbled past the 34-year-old.

https://www.modernghana.com/sports/1491229/brazil-forward-neymar-apologises-to-santos-team.html

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Artificial Intelligence is no longer a distant concept reserved for science fiction movies or elite laboratories. It is now woven into the daily fabric of society, shaping how we communicate, learn, farm, conduct business, diagnose diseases, and even govern institutions.

https://www.modernghana.com/news/1491432/beyond-the-algorithm-dr-naah-advocates-for-ethic.html

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The Ghanaian cedi has extended its depreciation run against the US dollar on Thursday, May 7, 2026, compared to the rates on Wednesday. It has recorded an average buying rate of GHS11. 16, and a selling rate of GHS11.

https://www.modernghana.com/news/1491264/may-7-cedi-sells-at-ghs1210-on-forex-market.html

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The Wanderlust Ghana expedition has embarked on what is being described as the first attempt by Ghanaians to undertake an overland and transoceanic drive from West Africa to North America. The ambitious journey, which is backed by SIC Insurance PLC and Star Oil, seeks to connect Accra to Toronto, Canada, via Europe and the United States.

https://www.modernghana.com/news/1490811/accra-to-toronto-by-road-wanderlust-ghana-complet.html

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Black Stars midfielder Daniel-Kofi Kyereh has praised teammate Thomas Partey, describing the Ghana international as an ldquo;amazing rdquo; talent. Kyereh, who shared the pitch with Partey during Ghana rsquo;s campaigns at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations and the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, says his admiration for the midfielder grew eve .

https://www.modernghana.com/sports/1490526/its-a-pleasure-to-play-with-thomas-partey-danie.html

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Former Ghana international Kwadwo Asamoah has voiced concerns about the current Black Stars squad, warning that the team may lack the quality needed to compete at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America.

https://www.modernghana.com/sports/1490384/2026-world-cup-it-will-not-be-easy-for-black-star.html

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Former Ghana international Kwadwo Asamoah says he is hopeful the Black Stars can deliver a strong showing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, even as he acknowledges the challenges ahead. Ghana, four-time African champions, have been drawn in Group L alongside England, Croatia and Panama as they prepare for their fifth appearance at football rsqu .

https://www.modernghana.com/sports/1490386/2026-world-cup-kwadwo-asamoah-backs-black-stars.html

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Modern medicine prides itself on being a universal science, built on evidence from clinical trials. But there's a bias in medical research. While Africa accounts for roughly 25% of the global disease bu .

https://www.modernghana.com/news/1490276/the-bias-in-medical-research-africa-carries-a.html

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The 2025/26 Ghana Premier League enters Matchday 31 this weekend with a full slate of fixtures spread from Friday, May 1, to Sunday, May 3, across various venues in the country. The action begins at the Swedru Stadium, where struggling Eleven Wonders will face Bechem United at 15:00 GMT in a crucial encounter as they battle to avoid releg .

https://www.modernghana.com/sports/1489872/202526-gpl-matchday-31-preview-medeama-host-bibi.html

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Iran and the United States failed to reach an agreement to end the war in the Middle East, US Vice President JD Vance said Sunday after marathon talks in Islamabad, adding that he was leaving after giving Tehran the final and best offer .

https://www.modernghana.com/news/1485013/iran-us-talks-fail-to-reach-deal-in-islamabad-on.html

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Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) Vice-President Fred Pappoe has called on the football authorities to appoint a coach who understands Ghana rsquo;s football identity and can quickly stabilise the Black Stars ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

https://www.modernghana.com/sports/1484885/gfa-must-appoint-a-coach-who-understands-ghanas.html

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The Sogakope Circuit Court has remanded Mawuli Nkegbe, a 45-year-old kente weaver and trader, into police custody over his alleged involvement in an armed robbery attack on Elshadai Enterprise at Akatsi Tatorme, in the Akatsi South Municipality.

https://www.modernghana.com/news/1484759/court-remands-suspectover-akatsielshadairobbery.html

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Some people break barriers. Others do something even greater, they make sure those barriers never rise again for the people coming behind them. When Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang stood to be sworn in as Ghana rsquo;s first female vice-president on January 7, 2025, the moment was bigger than politics.

https://www.modernghana.com/news/1484482/she-opened-the-door-and-held-it-there.html

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The Global Youth Innovation Center (GYIC) has launched the Skills4Inclusion Project in Sunyani to promote economic empowerment and social inclusion among returnees and persons with disabilities (PWDs).

https://www.modernghana.com/news/1484959/gyic-launches-skills4inclusion-to-empower-returnee.html

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