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Here are some of the top news stories from GhanaWeb, a popular online news portal in Ghana:
Breaking News
- Ghana's COVID-19 cases rise to 53,000: The Ghana Health Service has announced that the country has recorded 53,000 cases of COVID-19, with 35,000 recoveries and 323 deaths.
- Election 2020: EC to announce new date for presidential election: The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced that it will announce a new date for the presidential election, which was earlier scheduled for December 7, 2020.
Politics
- Akufo-Addo's government has failed Ghanaians - Mahama: Former President John Mahama has criticized the Akufo-Addo government, saying it has failed to deliver on its promises to Ghanaians.
- NDC to boycott EC's meeting on election date: The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has announced that it will boycott a meeting called by the Electoral Commission (EC) to discuss the new date for the presidential election.
Business
- Ghana's economy to grow by 5.4% in 2021 - IMF: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected that Ghana's economy will grow by 5.4% in 2021, driven by a recovery in the oil sector and a rebound in agriculture.
- Ghana to host African Free Trade Area secretariat: Ghana has been selected to host the secretariat of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), a major trade agreement aimed at promoting economic integration in Africa.
Sports
- Black Stars to face Ivory Coast in AFCON qualifiers: Ghana's national football team, the Black Stars, will face Ivory Coast in the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers in March 2021.
- Asante Kotoko to face Al Hilal in CAF Champions League: Asante Kotoko, a Ghanaian football club, will face Al Hilal of Sudan in the CAF Champions League, a major club competition in Africa.
These are just a few of the top news stories from GhanaWeb. You can visit their website for more news and updates from Ghana.