AGP Executive Report
Last update: 43 minutes agoWorld Cup Squad: Ghana has named its 26-man Black Stars squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Pat’s goalkeeper Joseph Anang included as coach Carlos Queiroz finalised selection late amid injuries. Alexander Djiku is ruled out and replaced by Dutch-born Derrick Luckassen, while Mohammed Kudus and Mohammed Salisu also miss out. Sports & Nationhood: Queiroz says the team will go in with a “winning mentality,” and Jordan Ayew backs the squad’s drive to surprise at Group L against Panama, England and Croatia. Xenophobia & Diaspora Support: Ghana has warned citizens to avoid non-essential travel to South Africa following xenophobic attacks, while repatriation continues—1,500 have registered for evacuation and the Foreign Affairs Ministry says it has secured 120 jobs for returnees. UN Reform Push: President Mahama renewed calls for UN Security Council reform, arguing Africa’s exclusion is a “historical injustice,” and linked governance reform to broader financial architecture changes. Economy & Policy: Bank of Ghana denies reports it is considering selling its new $260m headquarters, calling the claims false and misleading. Ghana-UK Deal: Mahama and UK officials signed a £215m Growth Partnership aimed at jobs, trade, industrial growth and education, including a £101m Takoradi dry dock project. Governance & Rights: President Mahama says the anti-LGBTQ+ bill still faces constitutional steps before becoming law, as procedural concerns are raised.
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