International

FBI arrests, detains over 130 people in Ghana over alleged $10m scam operation

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has arrested or detained more than 130 people in Ghana as part of an international crackdown on alleged...

Former Australian Bishop jailed for six and a half years over sexual assaults on two young men

Former Catholic Bishop of Broome Christopher Saunders has been sentenced to six-and-a-half years in prison for sexually assaulting two young Indigenous men during his...

Rwanda moves closer to historic Formula 1 grand prix deal

Rwanda is reportedly on course to host a Formula 1 Grand Prix from 2030 after reaching an agreement with key stakeholders to bring the...

Ghana’s exports to India nearly double to US$7 billion

President John Dramani Mahama has disclosed that Ghana’s exports to India have increased from about US$3 billion to nearly US$7 billion, highlighting what he...

Oil prices climb above $101 as Gulf Storm and Middle East tensions raise supply fears

Global oil prices rose on Wednesday as traders assessed the potential impact of a developing storm in the Gulf of Mexico alongside renewed attacks...

Ghana and Egypt move to fast-track registration of Egyptian medicines

Ghana and Egypt have agreed to streamline the registration of Egyptian pharmaceutical products in Ghana as the two countries seek to deepen economic cooperation...

MTN Ghana secures new spectrum to accelerate 5G expansion

MTN Ghana is set to strengthen and accelerate its 5G expansion after receiving a notice from the National Communications Authority (NCA) for the award...

Ghana, India set to deepen pharmaceutical and economic cooperation

Ghana and India are poised to strengthen their longstanding bilateral relationship, with pharmaceutical development emerging as one of the key areas of cooperation, Foreign...

US execution fails as death row inmate survives two lethal injections

A scheduled execution in Tennessee, United States, has been unsuccessful after death row inmate Christa Pike survived two injections administered as part of the...

Mahama urges African leaders to treat health as an investable economic sector

President John Dramani Mahama has urged African governments, investors and financial institutions to reposition the health sector as a major economic investment rather than...

WHO urges action to bridge Breast Cancer care gaps during October awareness month

The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for stronger action to address inequalities in breast cancer care as countries observe Breast Cancer Awareness Month...

UK identified as top destination for illicit cannabis exports from Ghana

The United Kingdom has been identified as the leading destination for illicit cannabis shipments originating from Ghana, according to the Global Organised Crime Index. The...

Brooklyn man dies after bag gets trapped in subway train doors

A 57-year-old man identified as Yaw Boahene has died after the shopping bag he was carrying became trapped in the doors of a subway...

IMF warns governments of difficult choices as food prices rise

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that rising food prices driven by conflict, extreme weather and other economic shocks are creating difficult policy...

Canada waives work permit fees for three groups of vulnerable foreign nationals

The Canadian government has outlined three categories of vulnerable foreign nationals who may qualify for an exemption from work permit application fees, easing the...

Canada identifies 3 exceptional grounds for citizenship outside normal rules

Canada has outlined three exceptional circumstances under which foreign nationals may be granted citizenship outside the country’s usual naturalisation requirements. The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship...