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2026 U-17 WWC: Black Maidens arrive in Morocco for tournament
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Key Points
- Ghana's U-17 Women's National Team, the Black Maidens, have arrived in Morocco.
- They are set to compete in the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup.
- This marks their return to the global stage after a two-edition ban from the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
- The squad includes players from recent competitions like the WAFU B Girls Cup, U-20 Women's World Cup, and African School Championship.
- Ghana is drawn in Group C, where they will face Norway, Brazil, and Canada.
Why This Matters
This matters for Ghana as it signifies the nation's return to international youth football, showcasing its talent on a global platform after a ban. Participation in such a prestigious tournament provides invaluable experience for young athletes, potentially leading to future professional opportunities and elevating Ghana's profile in women's football.
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- The Ghanaian government is preparing a comprehensive regeneration programme for the Agbogbloshie enclave.
- The programme will include environmental restoration, systematic waste clearing, and the development of industrial and housing zones.
- Minister Mahama Ayariga announced the plans, emphasizing the initial focus on environmental restoration before infrastructure development.
- Low-cost housing solutions are being considered to ensure proximity between accommodation and employment opportunities within the area.
- The initiative aims to create employment, particularly for young people, promote local economic development, and address urban planning and environmental challenges.
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George Christian Papa Mends
- George Christian Papa Mends, aged 59, passed away suddenly on August 9, 2026, in Accra.
- He was the beloved son of the Ahiekpor, Gaza, Tay Agbozo, Kwawukume, and Tamakloe families, among others.
- Funeral arrangements include filing past and burial mass on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at St. Theresa Catholic Church, Kaneshie.
- A thanksgiving mass and reception will follow on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at the same church and his Awudome Estates residence.
- The dress code is red and black for Saturday, and black and white for Sunday, with all friends and sympathizers welcome.
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Move beyond packaging to produce drug ingredients in Africa – Mahama to pharma industry
- President Mahama urged African pharmaceutical companies and investors to move beyond basic packaging to produce Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs).
- He stated that Africa's health sovereignty is incomplete without local API production, reducing dependence on external markets.
- Mahama called for strategic partnerships among governments, industrialists, and investors to build deeper manufacturing capabilities, including research and API synthesis.
- He emphasized that local production would enhance resilience to supply disruptions, create industrialization opportunities, and generate high-value employment.
- The President appealed to industrial leaders, banks, and sovereign funds to invest in building a robust African pharmaceutical ecosystem, with governments providing financing, infrastructure, and regulatory support.