Spain vs Saudi Arabia World Cup Match: Spain's 4-0 victory over Saudi Arabia and star player Lamine Yamal's first World Cup goal have driven strong local interest.
Archived Pulse in Ghana
Country pulse digest
Monday, June 22, 2026
Archived Pulse in Ghana
Ghanaian search interest is dominated by the 2026 FIFA World Cup matches featuring Spain, Cape Verde, Egypt, and Belgium, alongside intense focus on the shooting incident involving politician Adwoa Safo.
Active topics
12
Search volume
56.4K
Leading topic
Sports
Attention mix
What the country is searching
12
Sports50% (6)
Politics25% (3)
Money8% (1)
World8% (1)
Culture8% (1)
Why people are curious
People in Ghana are primarily curious to follow key 2026 FIFA World Cup matches involving both global football powerhouses and surprising underdogs, reflecting a strong intent to stay updated with live sports results and player performances. At the same time, there is an intent to understand and explain a politically sensitive shooting incident concerning Adwoa Safo, indicating a desire to grasp the implications for justice and safety. The announcement of scheduled power cuts in Accra has prompted planning intent to minimize disruption. Interest in international political events, including UK and Bolivian leadership challenges, demonstrates following intent for global news.
What to know now
The pulse, explained
Uruguay vs Cape Verde Upset: Cape Verde's unexpected 2-2 draw against Uruguay in the World Cup intrigued many sports fans.
New Zealand vs Egypt Historic Win: Mohamed Salah’s leadership helped Egypt achieve their first World Cup win over New Zealand, gaining significant attention.
Adwoa Safo Shooting Incident: The shooting involving Ghanaian politician Adwoa Safo sparked widespread discussion about justice and women's safety.
Scheduled Power Cuts in Accra: Electricity Company of Ghana's scheduled power cuts in Accra triggered searches as residents planned to mitigate disruptions.
Ranked searches
What people are curious about in Ghana
The leading searches, their context, and the related questions forming around them.
01
PoliticsDeclining
president of bolivia
The Bolivian president has declared a state of emergency amid protests and road blockades, drawing significant public and media attention globally.
200+ searches · 100% growthLast seen 19 days ago
bolivia
02
SportsDeclining
spain vs saudi arabia
People are following Spain vs Saudi Arabia in the 2026 World Cup, focusing on standout player Lamine Yamal's performance.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 19 days ago
spainspain vslamine yamal
03
SportsDeclining
uruguay vs cabo verde
The Uruguay vs Cape Verde 2026 World Cup match gained attention after Cape Verde stunned established opponents.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 19 days ago
cape verde vs uruguayuruguay vs cape verde
04
SportsDeclining
belgium vs iran
Fans are following the Belgium vs Iran matchup, sparked by searches about player Jérémy Doku in the context of the World Cup.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 19 days ago
jérémy dokujeremy doku
05
SportsDeclining
new zealand vs egypt
The New Zealand vs Egypt match attracted significant attention during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, highlighted by Mohamed Salah leading Egypt to a historic win.
5K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 19 days ago
egypt vs new zealandmohamed salah
06
PoliticsDeclining
adwoa safo
The shooting incident involving Ghanaian politician Adwoa Safo sparked extensive discussion about justice, women's safety, and the rule of law in Ghana.
5K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 19 days ago
sarah adwoa safoghanawebadwoa sarfo
07
MoneyDeclining
ecg scheduled power cuts accra
Scheduled power cuts announced by the Electricity Company of Ghana in Accra caused a rise in searches as residents planned to manage their electricity needs.
2K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 19 days ago
08
SportsDeclining
spain national football team vs saudi arabia national football team standings
People are searching for standings and tables related to the Spain and Saudi Arabia national football teams during the World Cup.
2K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 19 days ago
world cup table
09
WorldDeclining
accra
There is notable interest in Accra linked to reparations, historical sites, immigration, and increased air travel.
1K+ searches · 700% growthLast seen 19 days ago
10
CultureDeclining
ghana teacher
Interest in Ghanaian teachers is rising, centering on awards, educational challenges, and reforms.
500+ searches · 500% growthLast seen 19 days ago
11
SportsDeclining
christ inao oulaï
Interest is growing in Christ Inao Oulaï, an Ivorian soccer talent drawing attention after a strong World Cup performance, possibly attracting Barcelona's interest.
500+ searches · 400% growthLast seen 19 days ago
12
PoliticsDeclining
keir starmer
Searches show increasing interest in UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer amid reports of his potential resignation under political pressure.
200+ searches · 300% growthLast seen 19 days ago
www
Politics / Following | 19 days ago
president of bolivia
Why it matters
DecliningThis topic was last observed 19 days ago and is no longer part of the current pulse, backed by 200+ recorded searches. People are searching to follow a developing event.
Last seen 19 days ago
Reporting and context
Source coverage helping explain why this topic is moving.
Bolivian president declares state of emergency - BBC
Bolivian president declares state of emergency and deploys military to quell anti-government protests - The Guardian
Bolivia’s president declares a state of emergency as road blockades choke supplies - AP News
Bolivia declares state of emergency amid blockade crisis - Al Jazeera
Bolivia's President declares State of Emergency - Vatican News
The wider weekly pattern
Curiosity trail
Related searches that led here, appeared alongside it, or followed.