Africans have long played a dominant role in the Summer Olympic Games. But the Winter Olympics are something else. Yet a man from Ghana is in Vancouver, Canada to take on some of the world's greatest skiers at this year's Winter Olympics (February 12-28). << MORE >>

The Director of Campaign Strategy of the main opposition New Patriotic Party and Member of Parliament for Okere constituency, Dan Botwe, says the party secretariat must be bold to place an embargo on Nana Akufo-Addo and Alan Kyeremanteng from campaigning for the party's flagbearership position.<< MORE >>

Former US President; Jimmy Carter, will lead the African Regional Conference on the Right of Access to Information in Accra from February 7- February 9 in Accra, under the auspices of the Carter Centre and its partners in Africa.<< MORE >>

A great tide in history flows, and as it flows, it brings back great memories; - memories of the contradictory sides to a great man who can dance to different tunes of music at different times. I am referring to the Great Man of Destiny, an icon, a polyglot and a man, who many believe can pull the country out of its present doldrums and comatose state.<< MORE >>

Appeals court judges have ruled the International Criminal Court was wrong to decide Sudanese President Omar Al-Bashir could not be charged with genocide for his actions on Darfur. The ruling by the appeals judges at the International Criminal Court in The Hague was unanimous.<< MORE >>

Ghana boss Milovan Rajevac could soon travel to Italy to have talks with Inter star striker Mario Balotelli and enquire after his availability to play with the African side at this summer's World Cup finals, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport newspaper. << MORE >>

If anybody thinks we can get rid of the ‘senior players’ in the Black Stars, for no just reason, that person must think again. The silver medal feat chalked by the young and gallant Black Stars in the just ended Angola tournament is incredible but should not be the reason to get rid of the supposed ‘senior players’ in the team. << MORE >>

A former coach of the Senior National Team, the Black Stars, Emmanuel Kwasi Afranie, has commended the team for winning silver at the just-ended Orange Africa Cup of Nations Tournament in Angola. << MORE >>

This year's edition of the prestigious African Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) is coming to Ghana with a lot of expectations. Ryte Concepts, the company behind the awards in Ghana, says it will be holding its annual nomination party in Accra, Ghana on February 26.<< MORE >>

Former President Jerry John Rawlings has cautioned the newly elected national executives of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to restore the party's integrity or prepare to bow-out of government. << MORE >>

Setback for Ghana as Egypt scores a late winner to clinch the African Nations Cup title in Luanda. Mohamed Gedo scored in the 85th minute as the holders broke down the Ghana right to lift an unprecedented third successive title, and a record seventh overall, bringing to an end the three-week continental showpiece in Angola which defied all pre-tournament predictions. << MORE >>

Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi has stepped down as chairman of the 53-nation African Union, but not without firing a few verbal broadsides at the organization. Mr. Gadhafi chastised his fellow heads of state for refusing to go along with his plan for a "United States of Africa."<< MORE >>

Four-time champions Ghana, inspired by Asamoah Gyan's first half goal have qualified for the African Nations Cup finals thanks to 1-0 win over bitter rivals Nigeria. << MORE >>

I watched Ghana with great pride on Sunday when we beat host nation Angola. I must confess after the Ivory Coast match I felt our chances were very slim but the performance of the team and technical handlers has been superb so far. << MORE >>

A 25-year-old shop attendant in Kumasi, Augustine Owusu, has allegedly beaten his three year-old son, Kwabena Owusu, to death after pressing a hot electric iron on the back of the child. << MORE >>

The balance of power in African football is been divided along the North and West lines as the African Nations Cup reaches the semi-finals stage. Ghana will play Nigeria in the last four after the Super Eagles booked their place in the semi-finals of the African Nations Cup. << MORE >>

Head coach of Ghana's Black Stars, Milovan Rajevac has defended his decision to play a defensive game in a nerve-wracking quarter finals against host Angola that saw his side winning by a lone goal at the 11th November Sports Stadium on Sunday.<< MORE >>

Malawi is scheduled to take over the rotating African Union presidency from Libya at an AU summit next week. But, delegates gathering for pre-summit sessions are expecting the unexpected from the outgoing president, Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi.<< MORE >>

President John Evans Atta Mills on Monday reshuffled his Cabinet. A statement from the Office of the President on Monday signed by Mr. Mahama Ayariga, Presidential Spokesperson said Mr. Martin Amidu, had been appointed Minister-designate for the Interior; Mr. John Tia replaces Mrs. Zita Okai-Koi as Minister-designate for Information, whilst Mrs. Okai-Koi becomes the new Minister for Tourism. << MORE >>

Liberian President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, Africa's first democratically elected woman president, has announced she will run for a second term, despite promising during her first campaign to limit herself to one term.<< MORE >>