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Here are the top news stories from Ghana today:
Politics
- NDC's John Mahama to contest 2024 elections: Former President John Dramani Mahama has announced his intention to contest the 2024 presidential elections on the ticket of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
- Akufo-Addo's government accused of corruption: The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has accused the Akufo-Addo government of corruption, citing several instances of alleged corruption and abuse of power.
Economy
- Ghana's economy grows by 4.1%: The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has announced that the country's economy grew by 4.1% in the first quarter of 2022, driven by growth in the services and industry sectors.
- Fuel prices to increase: The Institute of Energy Security (IES) has predicted that fuel prices in Ghana are likely to increase in the coming weeks due to a rise in global oil prices.
Health
- Ghana records 1,300 new COVID-19 cases: The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has reported that the country has recorded 1,300 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of cases to over 130,000.
- Government to establish new hospitals: The government has announced plans to establish new hospitals in the country, including a specialized hospital for cancer treatment.
Sports
- Black Stars to play friendly match against Morocco: The Ghana Black Stars are set to play a friendly match against Morocco in Rabat, Morocco, as part of their preparations for the 2022 World Cup qualifiers.
- Asante Kotoko to play in CAF Champions League: Asante Kotoko has qualified for the CAF Champions League after winning the Ghana Premier League title.
Other News
- Ghana to host African Union summit: Ghana is set to host the African Union (AU) summit in Accra, which is expected to bring together leaders from across the continent.
- Government to establish new universities: The government has announced plans to establish new universities in the country, including a university of technology and a university of agriculture.
These are just a few of the top news stories from Ghana today.