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July 31, 2026

• The Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has launched its first Command Border post in Antado, near Cape Coast in the Central Region.
• The primary goals are to support trade facilitation through the corridor and protect local businesses from illicit trade and unlawful entry of goods.
• The Commissioner General of GRA, Anthony Kwasi Sarpong, assured government support for officers to maximize revenue collection for the State.
• The post signals to neighboring countries and trading partners that the Customs Division is actively present and accountable on this trade route.
• GRA emphasized a balanced approach, promising to facilitate legitimate trade with faster clearance and predictable procedures, rather than hindering it.

July 31, 2026

• Medeama SC will host their 2026/27 CAF Champions League Preliminary Round matches at the Tarkwa and Aboso (TnA) Stadium.
• The TnA Stadium has received Category 2 Stadium Approval from the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
• This marks the first time continental football will be played in Tarkwa, a historic event for the club and the Western Region.
• CAF's approval followed an inspection confirming the stadium meets standards for youth, women's, and preliminary interclub matches.
• The development provides a major boost for Medeama SC, ensuring home advantage and signifying progress in Ghana's football infrastructure.

July 31, 2026

• Approximately 49,000 migrants crossed into Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta from Morocco in 24 hours.
• Thousands were seen swimming into the city, with crossings continuing overnight.
• At least 18 people have died recently while attempting to reach the territory.
• This influx follows a Spanish Supreme Court ruling preventing summary returns of migrants stopped at sea.
• The estimated number of migrants, including at least 7,000 minors, represents over half of Ceuta's total population.