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Breaking News

  1. Ghana's Economy Grows by 4.1% in Q1 2023: The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has announced that the country's economy grew by 4.1% in the first quarter of 2023, driven by a strong performance in the services sector.
  2. NDC Demands Immediate Release of Arrested Party Members: The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has demanded the immediate release of its members who were arrested by the police during a demonstration in Accra yesterday.
  3. Ghanaian Players Shine in International Friendlies: Ghanaian players featured prominently in international friendlies played over the weekend, with some scoring crucial goals for their respective clubs.

Politics

  1. Akufo-Addo to Address Nation on Economy: President Nana Akufo-Addo is expected to address the nation today on the state of the economy, amidst growing concerns about the country's financial situation.
  2. NPP MPs Demand Probe into Alleged Corruption in Parliament: Some members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in Parliament have called for an investigation into alleged corruption in the House.
  3. Ghana's Ambassador to the US Resigns: Ghana's Ambassador to the United States, Mrs. Virginia Egyir, has resigned from her position, citing personal reasons.

Sports

  1. Black Stars to Face Brazil in Friendly Match: The Black Stars of Ghana are set to face Brazil in an international friendly match in September, as part of their preparations for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
  2. Asante Kotoko to Face Al Hilal in CAF Champions League: Asante Kotoko has been drawn against Al Hilal of Sudan in the group stages of the CAF Champions League.
  3. Ghana's U-20 Team to Face Nigeria in WAFU B Tournament: Ghana's U-20 team is set to face Nigeria in the WAFU B U-20 Tournament, which kicks off in Benin next month.

Business

  1. Ghana's Inflation Rate Rises to 23.6%: The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has announced that the country's inflation rate has risen to 23.6% in May, driven by high prices of food and non-food items.
  2. Ghana to Host African Economic Conference: Ghana is set to host the African Economic Conference, which will bring together experts and policymakers from across the continent to discuss economic issues.
  3. Ghana's Cocoa Production to Increase by 10%: The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has announced that the country's cocoa production is expected to increase by 10% this year, driven by improved farming practices and favorable weather conditions.

These are just a few of the latest news stories from Ghanaweb. I hope you find them informative and interesting!