International
Ghana Strengthens Strategic Partnership with Gabon
Ghana has taken another step towards strengthening its diplomatic and economic relations with Gabon following the signing of two Memoranda of Understanding aimed at...
IMF Approves Final Review of Ghana’s $3bn Bailout Programme, Unlocks Final US$371m Disbursement
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved the final review of Ghana’s US$3 billion Extended Credit Facility (ECF) programme, marking...
US donates $4 million military equipment to strengthen Ghana Armed Forces
The United States has presented military equipment valued at $4 million to the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) to enhance the country’s defence and security...
President Mahama Receives Wisconsin Governor at Jubilee House
President John Dramani Mahama has received the Governor of Wisconsin, Tony Evers, at the Jubilee House as part of the American official’s visit to...
President Mahama Calls for Stronger African Leadership on Health as He Meets Global Health Experts
President John Dramani Mahama has called for greater African leadership in shaping the continent’s healthcare future, urging countries to strengthen domestic health systems and...
Ghanaian man extradited to US over alleged US$8m romance fraud targeting elderly victims
A Ghanaian national has been extradited to the United States to face federal charges over his alleged involvement in a sophisticated romance fraud operation...
West African nations seek stronger tax partnership to raise more money for development
West African countries are intensifying efforts to strengthen tax cooperation across the region as governments search for sustainable ways to finance development projects, reduce...
Keir Starmer resigns as UK Prime Minister and Labour leader
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced his resignation as both Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and leader of the Labour Party, marking...
At least 13 dead in attack on Niger’s main airport as security forces repel gunmen
An armed attack on Diori Hamani International Airport in Niger's capital, Niamey, has left at least 13 people dead, according to Nigerien authorities.The Nigerien...
US says Omar Artan was denied World Cup entry over alleged terror links as controversy deepens
The United States has confirmed that Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan was denied entry ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup due to alleged...
South Africa weighs compensation for Ghanaian traders affected by xenophobic attacks
The South African government is considering compensation for Ghanaian traders and business owners who suffered losses during recent anti immigrant violence, although no final...
South Africa moves to bill countries for deporting their nationals amid rising migration costs
South Africa is preparing to introduce a policy that would require foreign governments to cover the costs of deporting their own citizens, as the...
Iran accuses United States of revoking World Cup tickets for supporters amid escalating tensions
Iran’s football federation has accused the United States of revoking its allocated ticket quota for Iranian supporters ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup,...
Uganda approves Standard Chartered retail banking sale to Absa, reshaping financial sector
The Bank of Uganda has approved the sale of the retail banking and wealth management operations of Standard Chartered in Uganda to Absa Bank...
Political tensions in Somalia deepen as UN warns against repeat of 2021 crisis
The United Nations has warned that repeated appeals to Somali political leaders to avoid a repeat of the country’s 2021 electoral crisis were ignored,...
South Africa removes trade barriers on Kenyan tea, coffee and spices to strengthen economic ties with Kenya
South Africa has moved to remove trade barriers affecting Kenyan agricultural exports, including tea, coffee and spices, in a landmark step aimed at strengthening...