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Sudan delays Stars’ AFCON qualification
The Black Stars of Ghana failed to secure an early qualification for the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with two games to spare after suffering a 1-0 defeat to Sudan in their qualifiers played at Al Hilal Stadium in Omdurman, yesterday.
After convincingly beating Sudan 2-0 at home last Thursday, the Stars were in search for a point to strengthen their position at the apex of Group C and subsequently book a place at the continental showpiece in Cameroon 2022.
But a last-ditch strike from Mohammed Rahman ‘kept the drinks on ice’ as the Stars would need another win to qualify despite remaining on top of the group with nine points.
Sudan after the victory have put themselves strongly in contention for a spot at the next AFCON as they remain in third position behind South Africa who are joint tops with Ghana.
With two games to go, three teams including Ghana, South Africa and Sudan would battle it out for the two places at the tournament.
The Stars, with victory on their minds yesterday, went into the game with all guns blazing in search of an early goal, but failed to capitalize on their opportunities to find the back of the net.
The home side then settled in and took the game to the Ghanaians in a quest to possibly secure a point, but their resilience fortunately ensured maximum three points at the end of 90 minutes.
Knowing they shot themselves in the foot, Coach C.K Akonnor and his charges would be looking forward to the next round of qualifiers in February to secure a place at the AFCON.
BY MICHAEL D. ABAYATEYE
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Health Minister leads delegation Mimi Darko’s appointment as AMA Director General
Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, Minister for Health and Member of Parliament has led a delegation to secure the appointment of Dr Delese Mimi Darko, Chief Executive Officer of the Food and Drugs Authority, as the Director General of the African Medicines Agency (AMA) during the ongoing 2nd Ordinary Session of the Conference of State Parties in Kigali, Rwanda.
This prestigious appointment, achieved through a competitive process, marks a proud and historic moment for Ghana and the entire continent.
It highlights Dr. Darko’s exceptional leadership, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to enhancing public health and regulatory systems across Africa.
The Minister expressed his deep appreciation to President John Dramani Mahama for his strong support and leadership throughout this process.
Mr.Akandoh congratulated Dr. Mimi Darko and Team Ghana for their incredibly successful campaign.
The AMA was established by the African Union on November 5, 2021, with the primary objective of improving access to quality, safe, and effective medical products throughout the continent. Its creation aims to facilitate the regulation and oversight of essential medicines at a continental level while promoting collaboration among African countries and regions.
The Agency’s mission is to provide leadership in creating an enabling regulatory environment for the pharmaceutical sector in Africa, ensuring that the African population has access to essential medical products and technologies.
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Police arrest five suspects involved in robbery cases in Ashanti Region
The Police Intelligence Directorate (PID) in the Ashanti Region has informed the public about a recent breakthrough in the fight against armed robbery in the Denchemuoso District.
Following a series of robbery incidents in the area, on April 22, 2025, PID/Ashanti operatives, acting on credible intelligence, apprehended one Michael Owusu Ansah, alias Baby Last, aged 32.
The suspect had been on the police wanted list since 2016 in connection with a robbery and the murder of Police Officer G/Cpl Frank Essel of SWAT/Ashanti, which occurred at the Open Space Hotel in Denchemuoso on May 19, 2016.
During interrogation, the suspect confessed to engaging in multiple street and residential robberies in Denchemuoso, Atwima-Techiman, Asuoyeboah, and surrounding areas.
He also disclosed that his gang operated with knives, pistols, and pump-action guns.
Further investigations led to the identification and arrest of his accomplices, namely:Emmanuel Owusu, alias Cassidy, Maxwell Gyimah, alias Nana Kwame, Sudais Oxford Ntiamoah, alias The Man Sudais and Rhano Okyere, alias Demon
These individuals were arrested from their hideouts within Atwima-Techiman and Denchemuoso.
However, one suspect, remains at large and efforts are underway to apprehend him and recover the weapons used in the robberies.
All five arrested suspects were arraigned before the Atasomanso Circuit Court on May 13, 2025.
They were remanded into police custody and are scheduled to reappear on June 4, 2025.
