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June 13, 2026

• Ghana's Ministry of Sports and Recreation has urged FIFA to actively safeguard the rights of participating nations.
• This call comes after Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey was denied entry into Canada for a World Cup match.
• Partey will miss Ghana's Group L opener against Panama in Toronto but is eligible for subsequent matches in the United States.
• The Ministry stressed that FIFA's commitment to fairness must ensure all qualified teams have access to their eligible players and officials.
• Partey is currently facing multiple charges of rape and sexual assault in London, to which he has pleaded not guilty, and his trial has been delayed.

June 12, 2026

• Ghana's 161 kilovolt (kV) electricity transmission system is outdated and inefficient for long-distance power delivery, causing significant voltage losses and reliability risks.
• This inefficiency leads to frequent load shedding, especially in distant regions like the Ashanti Region, and risks system failure during peak demand.
• An energy expert recommends Ghana transition to higher-voltage transmission systems (e.g., 400-500 kV), leveraging the existing 330 kV West African Power Pool infrastructure.
• Heavy reliance on Independent Power Producers (IPPs) for over 70% of electricity supply is flagged as a national security risk, with a call for the state to control at least 70% of generation capacity.
• Key policy recommendations include adding 2,000 megawatts of generation capacity over time and redesigning the transmission system into a resilient ring structure to improve fault isolation and prevent nationwide outages.

June 13, 2026

• A mason, Kwesi Salifu, died after being trapped in a well during a rescue operation by the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) at Asokwa, Abura Dunkwa.
• The incident, occurring on June 10, 2026, is believed to have been caused by inadequate oxygen levels in the confined space.
• A seven-member GNFS team responded to the distress call, but despite their efforts, Mr. Salifu was pronounced dead at the scene.
• His body was subsequently handed over to the Ghana Police Service for preservation and further investigations.
• The GNFS used the tragedy to emphasize the critical need for strict adherence to safety protocols, expert supervision, and proper equipment when working in confined spaces.