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September 28, 2026
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Black Challenge unveiled with sights set on Amputee World Cup glory
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- The Ghana Paralympic Committee has unveiled the Black Challenge squad for the 2026 Amputee World Cup in Mexico.
- Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, urged Corporate Ghana to increase support for the team's preparations.
- Gold Fields has pledged $500,000, with $250,000 specifically allocated for World Cup preparations.
- The National Paralympic Committee of Ghana (NPC) announced financial packages of GH₵10,000 for each player and GH₵5,000 for each official under its 'Target the Podium Initiative'.
- The team is scheduled to begin final preparations with a training camp in Turkey next month.
Why This Matters
This event highlights Ghana's commitment to inclusive sports development and national representation on the global stage, fostering pride and showcasing the talent of its para-athletes. It also underscores the growing importance of corporate partnerships and government support in funding sports, potentially setting a precedent for future collaborations in various sectors across the nation.
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September 29, 2026
Ghana opposes calls to abolish ICC, urges stronger action against crimes against humanity
- Ghana has rejected calls to abolish the International Criminal Court (ICC), instead advocating for its strengthening to ensure accountability for crimes against humanity.
- Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa articulated this position at the United Nations General Assembly during a session marking the 25th anniversary of the Durban Declaration.
- Mr. Ablakwa emphasized the need for severe consequences for human rights violators and called for renewed action against racism, racial discrimination, and historical injustice.
- He also questioned Africa’s continued absence from permanent membership of the UN Security Council and highlighted ongoing global issues like anti-Black racism and conflicts.
- The Minister advocated for reparatory justice for the legacy of slavery, citing a Ghana-led UN resolution declaring the trafficking of enslaved Africans as the gravest crime against humanity.
September 29, 2026
Teachers’ strike: School in Wa turns ghost town; pupils forced onto ‘virtual holiday’
- A nationwide teachers' strike has severely impacted the Upper West Region, leaving the historic Wa Model Primary School largely deserted on its second day.
- Classrooms are locked, and only a handful of pupils are supervised by minimal staff, with many students having gone home.
- School food vendors have joined the strike in solidarity, forcing pupils to trek for food.
- Pupils express frustration over the lack of teaching, with some JHS students viewing the strike as an opportunity for free movement.
- Students and parents are anxious for the government to resolve the strike, fearing significant negative impacts on studies.
September 29, 2026
AK24 Entertainment wins Event Promoter of the Year at Ghana Entertainment Awards USA 2026
- AK24 Entertainment was named Event Promoter of the Year at the 2026 Ghana Entertainment Awards USA.
- The Ohio-based company was recognized for its work promoting Ghanaian music and culture in the United States.
- A highlight of their year was staging a sold-out R2Bees Live concert in Ohio, marking the duo's first performance at The Bluestone and the venue's first Afrobeats act.
- The company has a history of bringing major Ghanaian acts like Sarkodie, Stonebwoy, and Black Sherif to Ohio audiences.
- This is AK24 Entertainment's second win at the Ghana Entertainment Awards USA, having previously won Best Event Promoter in 2023.