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South Africa orders arrests over attacks on Ghanaians amid rising xenophobia tensions

South Africa’s Ministry of Police has directed law enforcement agencies to immediately arrest and prosecute individuals involved in attacks against Ghanaian nationals, as authorities...

Energy minister orders GRIDCo boss to step aside

Ghana’s energy sector is undergoing a significant leadership shake up after Energy Minister John Abdulai Jinapor directed the Chief Executive Officer of Ghana Grid...

US-Iran peace talks collapse drives oil prices and global risk higher

US-Iran peace talks collapse is rapidly emerging as one of the most consequential geopolitical developments of 2026, with direct implications for energy markets, inflation...

West African nations roll out free roaming to cut costs and boost regional connectivity

Togo, Benin and Senegal have launched free community roaming services in a landmark move aimed at deepening digital integration and reducing communication costs across...

White House shooting incident sparks urgent security review

White House shooting incident has once again placed U.S. presidential security under intense scrutiny after gunfire disrupted a high-profile political event attended by President...

Pentecost chairman forgives Free Zones boss after emotional apology over galamsey dispute

Apostle Eric Nyamekye has publicly forgiven Mary Awusi following a heated controversy sparked by comments related to illegal mining, widely known as galamsey.The reconciliation...

Global hunger crisis deepens as conflict traps two thirds of food insecure people in 10 countries

A growing concentration of global hunger in a handful of conflict affected nations is raising alarm among international agencies, with a new report warning...

Gov’t launches national AI strategy to position country as regional tech leader

President John Dramani Mahama has officially launched Ghana’s National Artificial Intelligence Strategy, setting out an ambitious plan to position the country as a leading...

Court summons EOCO over controversial raid at former buffer stock boss residence

The Economic and Organised Crime Office, EOCO has been summoned to court following a disputed operation carried out at the residence of a former...

Africa moves to tighten AI and data laws as stablecoin finance surges

African economies are entering a new phase of digital regulation as governments across the continent tighten oversight of artificial intelligence and data systems in...

Ghana summons South African envoy over attacks on citizens as tensions rise

The Government of Ghana has summoned South Africa’s High Commissioner in Accra following reports of xenophobic attacks targeting Ghanaians and other foreign nationals, in...

Mahama assures Eastern chiefs of fair development as economic stability improves

President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to equitable national development following a high level engagement with the Eastern Regional House of...

Former Ghana police chief Paul Tawiah Quaye reported dead after illness

Ghana is mourning the passing of Paul Tawiah Quaye, a former Inspector General of Police who served during a critical period in the country’s...

Cabinet approves visa waiver deals with Zambia, Maldives and Antigua and Barbuda

Cabinet has approved new visa waiver agreements with Zambia, the Maldives, and Antigua and Barbuda, marking a significant step in the country’s efforts to...

UK inflation rises to 3.3% as Iran war pushes up fuel and living costs

The United Kingdom’s inflation rate climbed to 3.3% in March 2026, marking a notable increase driven largely by surging fuel prices linked to the...

Global condom prices set to rise as Iran war disrupts supply chains and production costs

The world’s largest condom manufacturer, Karex, is preparing to raise prices by between 20 percent and 30 percent, with the possibility of further increases,...