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What a Democratic US Congress could mean for Ghana’s trade, visas and foreign aid
The possibility of Democrats gaining control of the United States Congress following the November 3, 2026 midterm elections could have important implications for Ghana’s...
UK raises standard wait for permanent settlement to 10 years under new immigration rules
The United Kingdom (UK) government has announced a major change to its immigration settlement policy, increasing the standard qualifying period for migrants seeking permanent...
Ghana strengthens Ebola preparedness as Akandoh assures public of readiness
Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has assured the public that Ghana is prepared to prevent and respond to a possible Ebola outbreak, urging citizens...
Former Miss Switzerland accuses Trump of rape in Epstein related report
Former Miss Switzerland contestant and model Beatrice Keul has accused US President Donald Trump of rape, alleging that the incident occurred in 1993 during...
Meghan to join junior MasterChef Australia as special guest co-host in 2027
The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, is set to join the hosting team of Junior MasterChef Australia for its 2027 season, marking her return...
Chris Brown handed eight month suspended sentence over London nightclub attack
American R&B singer Chris Brown has received an eight month prison sentence, suspended for 12 months, for attacking music producer Abe Diaw at a...
South African police probe mob killing of foreign national in Durban
South African police have launched an investigation into the killing of a foreign national who was allegedly beaten to death by a crowd of...
BNI dismisses 6 operatives over phones found in suspects’ cells
Six operatives of the Bureau of National Investigations (BNI) have been dismissed following an internal investigation that uncovered an alleged network of staff supplying...
Airbnb bans hosts from requiring quests to wash dishes and strip beds under new rules
Airbnb has introduced new rules restricting the cleaning duties property owners can require guests to complete before checking out, including washing dishes, stripping beds...
Ghanaian Linford Atakora jailed in US for using relative’s identity to get job
A 29 year old Ghanaian, Linford Atakora, has been sentenced to approximately nine months in federal custody in the United States for fraudulently using...
Mother furious as son cancels sister’s wedding over fiancé’s secret two year old child
A Nigerian man has sparked a family controversy after intervening to stop his younger sister’s traditional wedding just two hours before the ceremony, following...
Lung cancer leads as one of the world’s deadliest cancers, with 1.86 million deaths in 2024
Cancer continues to claim millions of lives worldwide, making it one of the leading causes of death. While improvements in medical research, screening and...
Saudi Arabia executes Two Bangladeshi nationals over alleged immoral act in Mecca Mosque
Saudi Arabia has executed two Bangladeshi nationals after a court found them guilty of what authorities described as an “immoral act” inside a mosque...
AU Commissioner urges Africa to build local investors and industries
African Union (AU) Commissioner for Economic Development, Trade, Tourism, Industry and Minerals, Francisca Tatchououp Belobe, has urged African countries to prioritise the development of...
IMF forecasts steady African growth but warns of widening economic gaps
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected that Sub-Saharan Africa’s economy will grow by 4.5% in both 2026 and 2027, while warning that the...
UK–Ghana trade tops £1.6bn as leaders push for more investment and jobs
Trade between Ghana and the United Kingdom has surpassed £1.6 billion, with officials from both countries calling for stronger investment, expanded business partnerships and...
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