What Senegal President Diomaye Faye said after AFCON victory
Sports News of Tuesday, 20 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe President of Senegal, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, has hailed the Teranga Lions following their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) triumph. President Diomaye emphasised that the team’s heroic display in such a chaotic final demonstrated their resilience and determination qualities that others must emulate to bring more glory to the nation. AFCON Final Chaos: 18 Senegalese fans arrested in Morocco"They did it heroically, they played beautiful football, they were incredibly fair and they were exemplary both on and off the field. President of Senegal, Bassirou Diomaye Faye received the players, the entire technical team and officials at the Presidential Palace to thank them for their services and putting smiles on the faces of the Senegalese people with their victory. Senegal have now joined the list of countries that have won the Africa Cup of Nations more than once.
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January 20, 2026 13:27 UTC
'We are disliked for fighting for customers' – Star Oil CEO
In a Facebook post on January 19, 2026, Tieku noted that the company’s pricing and market strategies, which prioritise affordability for customers, have drawn criticism and resistance from competitors. We are the most disliked in our industry because of what we do for the customer!,” he said. Fuel could sell for GH¢9.50 without NPA price floor - Star Oil CEO hintsAccording to him, without Star Oil’s intervention in the market, competition would have been severely limited, potentially leading to higher fuel prices and reduced consumer choice. Tieku also dismissed claims by some industry players that Star Oil is seeking to eliminate competitors and establish a monopoly, describing such accusations as unfounded. He stressed that the company’s objective is to create a fair, transparent, and competitive fuel market that benefits the Ghanaian consumer.
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January 20, 2026 13:12 UTC
LIVESTREAMED: Kwabena Agyepong's 'Policy Day' event
General News of Tuesday, 20 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comNew Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer hopeful, Ing Kwabena Agyei Agyepong, is holding an event dubbed ‘Policy Day’ on Tuesday, January 20, 2025. The flagbearer hopeful, who is a former General Secretary of the NPP, is expected to outline his vision for the presidency. He is also expected to outline reasons why he is the best person to lead the opposition NPP into the 2026 general election. He is also expected to touch on the state of his party and stress the need for unity ahead of the 2028 general election. Watch a livestream of the event below:
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January 20, 2026 13:10 UTC
2024 NPP Parliamentary candidate charged in US for allegedly stabbing a woman
General News of Tuesday, 20 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe 2024 New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary candidate for the Klottey Korle Constituency, Valentino Nortey, has reportedly been arrested in the United States over a stabbing incident. According to a report by abc27.com, the former parliamentary candidate is accused of stabbing a woman during a domestic incident along Mayfair Drive in Lower Paxton Township in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, January 17, 2026. The report indicated that public records at the Dauphin County Prison show that Nortey was denied bail after he was arraigned before the court. He became the parliamentary candidate of the NPP after beating Philip Kojo Addo Addison and Samuel Nii Adjei Tawiah in the party’s primaries. Online court records show Nortey is in Dauphin County Prison after he was arraigned in front of Magisterial District Judge David Judy, who denied bail.
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January 20, 2026 12:59 UTC
US visa pause could choke remittance flows - Minority warns
According to him, the United States remains Ghana’s single largest source of remittances, contributing billions of dollars annually to the economy. “Between $1.5 billion and $2.5 billion comes into Ghana each year from hardworking Ghanaians living in the United States. The Minority also criticised the foreign minister’s handling of the situation, arguing that public exchanges have worsened rather than resolved the matter. “The President must immediately deploy a special envoy and establish a high-level task force to engage the United States and safeguard remittances and the welfare of Ghanaians. Delay is no longer an option,” Nana Asafo-Adjei warned.
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January 20, 2026 12:36 UTC
Bawumia campaign strategist questions Ken Agyapong's credibility, calls for party action
Politics of Tuesday, 20 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comA campaign strategist for former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia and former Member of Parliament for Suhum, Frederick Opare Ansah, has questioned the sincerity, credibility and political judgment of former Assin Central MP and NPP presidential aspirant Kennedy Agyapong. Speaking on Adom FM’s Dwaso Nsem morning show with host Omanhene Kwabena Asante, the former legislator described Kennedy Agyapong’s conduct as reckless, divisive and injurious to party unity. He stressed that for the peace pact to serve its intended purpose, all aspirants must demonstrate discipline and respect, insisting that Kennedy Agyapong must first be called to order. In the video, Agyapong alleged that Dr Bawumia falsely told party delegates that Prof Adu Boahen was not retained due to ill health, repeatedly branding the former vice president a “serial liar.”However, it later emerged that Dr Bawumia never made such a statement. The comment was rather made by the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the NPP, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi.
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January 20, 2026 12:36 UTC
Mbappé, Luis Enrique, others speak on Brahim Díaz’s penalty miss
During the game, the host nation were awarded a penalty in the dying minutes of added time when Brahim Díaz was brought down in the box by a Senegalese defender. Díaz missed the penalty, as his Panenka attempt was easily saved by Édouard Mendy, sending the game into extra time. Brahim Díaz, I know him: he’s a magnificent, exceptional player. "The Brahim Díaz Panenka penalty? You have the right to miss a penalty, but in such a case, I am categorical that I have no sympathy.
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January 20, 2026 11:57 UTC
US Visa Pause: Minority accuses Ablakwa of damaging Ghana-US relations
Addressing an emergency press conference on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, the Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee, Nana Asafo-Adjei Ayeh, spoke on behalf of the Minority and blamed the development on the minister’s handling of Ghana–US relations. According to him, the visa freeze has far-reaching consequences for ordinary Ghanaians, particularly families and professionals who rely on lawful migration channels. “This visa freeze is not merely a bureaucratic setback. Nana Asafo-Adjei accused the foreign affairs minister of prioritising public confrontation over quiet diplomatic engagement. “The foreign minister has chosen theatre over strategy.
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January 20, 2026 11:57 UTC
AFCON Final Chaos: 18 Senegalese fans arrested in Morocco
As tensions boiled over following the stoppage-time penalty awarded to Morocco, a decision that briefly saw Senegal’s players leave the field in protest, disorder also erupted among sections of the crowd. Senegalese supporters, angered by events unfolding on the pitch, reportedly clashed with stadium stewards in scenes that further darkened an already volatile final. According to reports from MauritanieFoot, fans hurled plastic chairs, struck stewards, and attempted to breach security barriers in an effort to force their way onto the pitch. Moroccan authorities later confirmed that 18 Senegalese supporters and one Algerian national were taken into police custody on charges described as hooliganism. An official investigation has since been opened to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incidents and identify those responsible.
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January 20, 2026 11:32 UTC
Ken Ofori-Atta faces US court over visa revocation, possible extradition to Ghana
ICE officials have indicated that Ofori-Atta no longer holds lawful status in the United States, a development that could pave the way for proceedings related to a possible extradition to Ghana. The Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dr Dominic Ayine, has rejected suggestions that the matter is a routine case of visa overstay. And that is why he lost his immigration status in the United States,” the Attorney-General said. Ken Ofori-Atta has been charged with corruption and corruption-related offences in connection with the Strategic Mobilisation Limited (SML) scandal. The Government of Ghana has formally requested his extradition from the United States to face the charges.
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January 20, 2026 11:23 UTC
Gold hits new all-time high of $4,700
Business News of Tuesday, 20 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comGold prices hit a new record high of $4,700 on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. Gold continues to scale new all-time highs as global trade wars heighten geopolitical risks and increase pressure on the US Federal Reserve to cut interest rates. Gold price hits new record high of $4,600, up by 72% in 2026Spot gold gained 1.3% after hitting an all-time high of $4,700, while silver rose 0.7% to $95.34 an ounce. In the first two weeks of 2026, silver gained about 20%, boosting profits compared to previous years. The world’s largest gold producers at present are China, Australia, the United States, South Africa, Peru, Russia, and Indonesia.
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January 20, 2026 11:17 UTC
NPP Primaries: Ken Agyapong's unfounded tirade against Bawumia exposes leadership weakness
“I have never seen a liar like our former flagbearer before,” Kennedy Agyapong declared, angrily accusing Dr Bawumia of making claims he never uttered. Leadership is not measured by how loudly one attacks colleagues but by the ability to exercise judgment, composure, and fairness, especially under pressure. Launching scathing personal attacks based on unfounded allegations that later prove false is not a show of strength; it is a sign of weakness. For a party that prides itself on discipline, intellect, and democratic values, this incident has become more than a campaign misstep. It is a moment of reflection on the character, emotional maturity, and leadership credentials required of anyone aspiring to lead Ghana.
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January 20, 2026 11:07 UTC
Tomato traders hail government FSRP-FarmMate projects' produce
Other outlets stocking the FSRP-FarmMate tomatoes include Farmer’s Market, Fairway Supermarket, Sky Bar (Villagio), and D Café. Funded by the Norwegian government and coordinated by the World Bank, the programme seeks to revamp the local tomato industry for year-round availability. The Norwegian Tomato Support Programme under FSRP covers 20 districts in six regions and involves 1,500 farmers, 40 percent of whom are women. Opoku Agyemang Clinton, Sustainability and Compliance Officer at the hotel, highlighted, “FSRP-FarmMate tomatoes conform to international food safety standards, arriving ripe, juicy, and wholesome. The FSRP-FarmMate intervention aims to increase yields, stabilize prices and improve local food security while reducing dependence on imports.
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January 20, 2026 10:42 UTC