Hawa Koomson enters NPP race as party rebuild turns inward
Former Awutu Senya East MP and ex-Fisheries Minister Mavis Hawa Koomson has formally declared her intention to contest for the New Patriotic Party’s National...
Fuel cost debate heats up as CEMSE pushes to scrap BOST margin
The Centre for Environmental Management and Sustainable Energy has intensified pressure on the government to abolish the Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation margin, arguing...
Mahama signals readiness to sign anti LGBTQ bill as Ghana’s political direction sharpens
Ghana’s legislative battle over the controversial anti LGBTQ bill has taken a decisive turn, with Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin indicating that President John...
Djibouti’s President Ismail Omar Guelleh wins sixth term with 97.8% of votes, extending 27 year rule
Djibouti’s long serving leader Ismail Omar Guelleh has secured a sixth term in office after winning the country’s latest presidential election with an overwhelming...
Africa warns, “we must not let courts decide our energy future” as climate lawsuits reshape global policy
A surge in climate litigation across global courts is rapidly transforming how energy policy is defined, enforced and financed, with Africa now pushing to...
DRC secures US$1.25bn eurobond as global investors pour in despite risks
The Democratic Republic of the Congo has made a bold entrance into international capital markets, raising US$1.25 billion through its first ever eurobond issuance...
Catholic Bishops urge calm dialogue on LGBTQ debate in Ghana amid rising tensions
The Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference has called for a more structured and respectful national conversation on LGBTQ-related issues, urging stakeholders across government, civil society...
Mahama nominates Pamela Graham as Auditor General to strengthen financial oversight
President John Dramani Mahama has nominated Pamela Graham as Ghana’s next Auditor General, a move that signals a renewed focus on strengthening public financial...
STC shuts down fare hike rumours, assures commuters no price increase
Recent claims of a transport fare increase by Intercity STC Coaches Limited have been firmly denied by the company, with management urging the public...
Senegal’s growth slows sharply to 2.5% as hidden debt crisis weighs on economy
Senegal’s economy is heading into a difficult phase as the government projects a sharp slowdown in growth to 2.5 percent in 2026, down significantly...
Sub-Saharan Africa growth slows as global tensions from US Iran conflict push up costs
Sub-Saharan Africa is expected to experience weaker economic growth in 2026 after the World Bank revised its forecast downward, citing rising global instability linked...
NACOC to issue cannabis cultivation licences as Ghana moves to regulate emerging industry
The Narcotics Control Commission is set to begin issuing licences to qualified applicants for cannabis cultivation, marking a major step in the country’s gradual...
Mahama cabinet orders fuel levy suspension, cheaper buses to ease pump price burden
President John Dramani Mahama's Cabinet has taken a series of emergency decisions aimed at bringing down the cost of fuel and transport for ordinary...
Mahama and Macron reset Ghana-France ties with high stakes deals on health economy and security
President John Dramani Mahama and Emmanuel Macron have taken a decisive step to recalibrate Ghana’s relationship with France following high level bilateral talks at...
Ghana Card not activated for financial transactions, NIA clarifies
The National Identification Authority (NIA) has issued a firm clarification stating that the Ghana Card is not currently activated for financial transactions. The Authority...
“Ken Ofori-Atta released from ICE detention”, raises more questions than it answers
Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta is no longer listed on the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainee system, signalling a significant shift in...
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