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World Cup Push: Sports Minister Kofi Adams says Ghana has secured 2026 FIFA World Cup broadcast rights after government backing and fundraising, with GCB Bank donating GH¢5m to the Black Stars campaign. Education Reform: Parliament’s Legal Education Reform Act, 2026, has been assented—professional law training drops from two years to one, and accredited schools can run the professional programme. WASSCE Starts Tomorrow: WAEC says 509,862 school candidates will begin the 2026 WASSCE-SC with Oral English, as Ghana returns to the May–June calendar. Athletics in Accra: The African Senior Athletics Championships kick off today at the University of Ghana Stadium, with Tobi Amusan chasing a third hurdles title and Nigeria’s teen sprinter Miracle Ezechukwu targeting double gold. Water Enforcement: Ghana Water Limited reports GH¢3.7m recovered from illegal connections and identifies hundreds of new offenders in Accra since August 2025. Justice & Health: Ghana Health Service will investigate extortion allegations at Upper East Regional Hospital after a documentary aired. Economy & Trade: Ghana–China trade hit a record $14.1b in 2025, up 19.3%, as China reiterates support on galamsey.

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