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Ghana to default on most international debt

Ghana has suspended payments on most of its foreign debts, effectively defaulting as the country starts restructuring, as part of a bailout deal with the International Monetary Fund.

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Ghana to default on most external debt as economic crisis worsens

(This Dec. 19 story has been corrected to fix debt figures in first chart)

Reuters

World Cup in Qatar closes with hosts, Messi and Argentina triumphant

An extravaganza of a month that took 12 years to concoct has ended with Argentina crowned as world champions for the third time following a mind-blowing final against France.

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Ghana extends domestic debt exchange registration deadline

Ghana has extended the registration deadline for a domestic debt exchange programme to Dec. 30, as it considers making some adjustments while it seeks approval for an IMF debt relief programme, the finance ministry said in a statement overnight on Friday.

Reuters

Thomas Tuchel lined up for surprise new job three months after Chelsea sacking

Three months after being sacked by Chelsea, Thomas Tuchel is wanted by Ghana. The ex-Blues manager is among six candidates to succeed Otto Addo, who stepped down after the Black Stars' World Cup exit.

Daily Mirror

Ghana-Burkina row over Russian Wagner mercenaries hits new heights

Burkina Faso on Friday recalled Ghana's ambassador to protest allegations that Ouagadougou invited Russian mercenaries of the Wagner Group to operate in the country. Meanwhile Wagner accused France of an attack in the Central African Republic.

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Burkina Faso summons Ghanaian ambassador over Wagner allegations

Burkina Faso has summoned the Ghanaian ambassador for "explanations" after Ghana's president alleged that Burkina Faso had hired the Russian mercenary group Wagner, said Burkina's foreign ministry on Friday.

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Ghana World Cup star transfer claim made amid Crystal Palace, Rangers and Fenerbahce links

Crystal Palace are reportedly in the market for a striker in the January transfer window and could move for Bristol City's Antoine Semenyo, who has also been linked with Bournemouth and Rangers

Football London

Wagner Group allegedly given Burkina Faso mine in exchange for help fighting jihadi extremists

Burkina Faso allegedly makes an agreement with Russia's Wagner Group in which the mercenary outfit will help the West African country deal with surging jihadi violence in exchange for a mine.

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Burkina Faso contracts Russian mercenaries, alleges Ghana

Burkina Faso has allegedly made an agreement with Russia’s Wagner Group in which the shadowy mercenary outfit will help the West African country deal with surging jihadi violence in exchange for a mine

The Independent UK

Burkina Faso aware of the dangers of Wagner force -France

France's foreign ministry said on Thursday the Burkina Faso government was fully aware of the risks of working with mercenaries from Russia's Wagner Group after Ghana alleged on Wednesday that Ouagadougou had hired the group.

Reuters

Everton 'strongest' candidates for Mohammed Kudus signing amid fierce Premier League interest

Everton are said to be still in the running to sign Ajax and World Cup star for Ghana Mohammed Kudus

Liverpool Echo

Morocco defeated by France in World Cup semi-final clash

It's the end of the road for Morocco's World Cup campaign, after France beat them 2-0 in their semi-final showdown. The Atlas Lions have still made it further than any African team in the history of the tournament. Also, as the US-Africa Summit continues in Washington, $55 billion have been…

France 24

Ghana had a bad time in 2022 – 4 reads to catch up on what happened

Ghana, a country with a good reputation for democracy, human rights, governance and economic growth in Africa, endured a difficult 2022.

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Ghana: The West African culture hub kickstarting a fashion revolution

With Accra Fashion Week underway in Ghana, FRANCE 24's culture show Encore! travelled to the West African cultural hub to meet some of the designers kickstarting Africa's style revolution. Eve Jackson met up with Aisha Ayensu, the founder of trailblazing brand Christie Brown. She has dressed the likes of Alicia…

Bristol Post

Andy King says Bristol City have best player in the Championship and makes bold Alex Scott claim

Former Leicester City midfielder Andy King was proud to see Antoine Semenyo perform for Ghana at the World Cup

The Guardian - UK

Morocco aim to break new ground for Africa after World Cup heartbreaks

Cameroon, Senegal and Ghana have narrowly failed at the quarter-final stage but Walid Regragui is building a powerhouse

The Independent UK

World Cup: The best moments so far from Lionel Messi magic and shock upsets to group stage drama

Amid controversy and continued human rights concerns surrounding Fifa and Qatar off the pitch, it’s been an exhilarating ride so far on it

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Bid to censure Ghana's finance minister fails in parliament

A bid to censure Ghana's embattled finance minister Ken Ofori-Atta failed on Thursday when ruling party members walked out of parliament, depriving the opposition of the two-thirds majority it required to pass the motion.

The Conversation

Why farmers in northern Ghana go to bed hungry

Ghana is one of the few countries often praised for achieving impressive reductions in hunger. The 2022 Global Hunger Index report reveals Ghana’s hunger score has declined by more than 50 percent since the year 2000. At the Crans Montana Forum held in November 2022, where critical issues of global…

The Independent UK

World Cup: The best moments so far from Lionel Messi magic and shock upsets to group stage drama

Amid controversy and continued human rights concerns surrounding Fifa and Qatar off the pitch, it’s been an exhilarating ride so far on it

The Guardian - UK

Morocco fans drum out Spain to keep Africa dreaming and draw Doha as one

A partisan crowd were thrilled while Cameroonian, Ghanaian, Senegalese and Tunisians united in the Souq Waqif for Morocco

Football London

When Rodrigo Bentancur will return for Tottenham after torn abductor injury at World Cup

Rodrigo Bentancur was substituted during Uruguay's 2-0 win over Ghana as his nation crashed out of the World Cup with South Korea having beaten Portugal 2-1 in the other Group H fixture

Daily Mirror

Mark Clattenburg accuses referee Anthony Taylor of ignoring unwritten rule during World Cup

Mark Clattenburg has hit out at current Premier League referee Anthony Taylor, insisting that he was responsible for causing ugly scenes after a recent World Cup match between Ghana and South Korea

Reuters

Ghana to swap domestic debt in fight to regain economic stability

Ghana will launch a domestic debt exchange on Monday, its Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta said, expressing confidence that the move would help restore macroeconomic stability and end the West African country's worst economic crisis in a generation.

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