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The Modern Ghana Homepage stands out as the top source for general news and information in Ghana. At modernghana.com, you'll find reliable content and viewpoints that reflect Ghanaian culture and society. Our name truly represents what this platform has always been about - the online presence of A Modern Ghana. Since we launched in August 2005, we have been dedicated to providing news and information to all Ghanaians, as well as an expanding online audience. Modern Ghana features news that is updated regularly, with a focus on depth and accuracy. Our site is refreshed around the clock, every day of the week, delivering breaking news, follow-ups, original articles, entertainment, and sports coverage. As a result, our audience has continued to grow steadily.

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Pope Francis' death at 88 prompts worldwide mourning

3 days ago | modernghana.com | Alexandria Sage

Pope Francis died on Monday aged 88, prompting mourning across the Christian world for the energetic reformer who inspired devotion from Catholics but riled traditionalists during a 12-year papacy. Mourners gathered, many in tears, in St Peter's Square, where just a day earlier the the frail-looking pontiff had greeted worshippers on Easter Sunday, having recently left hospital following a 38-day battle with double pneumonia.
As Africa Eyes a Continental Trade Future, India’s Role is More Crucial Than Ever

3 days ago | modernghana.com | Samir Bhattacharya

As 2025 unfolds, it presents a timely opportunity for India to re-evaluate its Africa policy, drawing lessons from the past year’s strategic milestones while charting new directions for the future. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Nigeria, the inauguration of a naval base in Mauritius, and the appointment of defence attachés in several African nations were all defining moments of 2024.
MTN FA Cup Semifinals Head to Tarkwa, Bringing Excitement and Innovation

3 days ago | modernghana.com | Sammy Heywood Okine

The MTN FA Cup Committee is taking bold steps to elevate the prestige and excitement of the competition by bringing the semifinal matches to Tarkwa, a vibrant mining town in Ghana. This move not only boosts awareness of the tournament but also spreads the spirit of football to new communities.
A Beacon of Hope for Ghana's Natural Heritage: Eratus Asare Donkor's Unyielding Dedication

4 days ago | modernghana.com | Kofi Thompson

As Ghana boldly confronts the myriad challenges of environmental degradation and corruption, one man stands out as a shining example of integrity and determination. Eratus Asare Donkor, a renowned journalist and investigator, has been fearlessly exposing the truth behind illegal mining operations in Ghana's forest reserves. His unwavering commitment to uncovering the truth and holding those in power accountable is a beacon of hope for the preservation of Ghana's natural heritage.
One Million Coders Initiative: A Digital Lifeline for Ghana's Future?

4 days ago | modernghana.com | Kofi Thompson

As Ghana embarks on its ambitious One Million Coders Initiative, a crucial step in resetting our economy and transforming Ghana into a prosperous and equitable society in the AI era, telecommunications companies like MTN and smartphone manufacturers like Tecno, which produces phones locally, have a unique opportunity to contribute to the nation-building process.
Trump eyes gutting US diplomacy in Africa, cutting soft power: draft plan

4 days ago | modernghana.com | Sebastian Smith

The United States would drastically reduce its diplomatic footprint in Africa and scrap State Department offices dealing with climate change, democracy and human rights, according to a draft White House order. The executive order, framed as a strategy to cut costs while "reflecting the priorities" of the White House, also lays out measures to slash US soft power around the world.
Five Ghanaian boxers eye glory at 2025 WBC Grand Prix in Riyadh

4 days ago | modernghana.com | Sammy Heywood Okine

Five of Ghana’s finest professional boxers have arrived in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to participate in the prestigious 2025 World Boxing Council (WBC) Grand Prix. The event, scheduled from April 17 to 20, offers not only a coveted title and trophy but also the opportunity to achieve international fame and fortune. The Ghanaian contingent includes IBF Africa Featherweight Champion Holy Dorgbetor, Samuel Quaye, Enoch Tetteh Tetteh, Gabriel Cofie, and Olympian Shakul Samir.
A Quick Note to Honourable Reverend Ntim Fordjuor and the NPP's Minority Parliamentary Caucus

5 days ago | modernghana.com | Kofi Thompson

Honourable,With the greatest respect, your New Patriotic Party's (NPP) minority parliamentary caucus needs to wake up to the fact that if the Mahama administration fails, what has happened in Burkina Faso will happen here too - and the corruption-riddled 4th Republic will be abolished as the prelude to a revolution that will be bloody and affect politicians across the spectrum, oooo. Yoooooooooo...
A Quick Note To Father Joop Visser - About the Tribulations Faced By A Female Diasporan Resort Owner At Abono, On the Shoreline of Lake Bosumtwi

5 days ago | modernghana.com | Kofi Thompson

Sage,The many tribulations faced by a brilliant and hardworking female Diasporan entrepreneur, who has reached the point where today she wants to sell her hospitality sector gem, on the shores of Lake Bosumtwi in the Ashanti Region's Abono village, is a case study in all that's wrong with our system - which one hopes can guide local administrations nationwide, as the resetting of our bankrupted national economy by the Akyem Mafia, proceeds apace.
Ghana's Security Crossroads: Would A Unified Approach Combat Environmental Degradation and Transnational Threats?

6 days ago | modernghana.com | Kofi Thompson

As Ghana resets its bankrupted national economy, it stands at a critical juncture in its democratic journey, facing the dual threats of environmental degradation and transnational crimes, including cybercrime and illicit mining (galamsey).