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Ga Mantse discharged from hospital following Oti Region road accident

The Ga Mantse, His Royal Majesty King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, has been discharged from the University of Ghana Medical Centre after receiving treatment...

World Bank set to approve $500 million loan to Nigeria in March 2026

The World Bank is poised to approve a $500 million loan facility for the Federal Republic of Nigeria on March 30, 2026, aimed at...

African Energy Chamber to lead delegation to Venezuela to deepen oil and gas ties

The African Energy Chamber will spearhead a high-level delegation to the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela from 22 to 26 February 2026 in a bid...

After Supreme Court rebuff, Trump unveils new tariff plan and blasts justices

In a dramatic escalation of tensions between the U.S. executive branch and the nation’s highest court, President Donald J. Trump responded angrily on 20...

US economic growth slows to 1.4% in Q4 2025 amid government shutdown

Economic growth in the United States slowed sharply in the fourth quarter of 2025, with gross domestic product (GDP) expanding at an annualized rate...

Digital harassment targeting women MPs in Ghana a threat to democratic participation

Digital harassment against female Members of Parliament in Ghana has drawn sharp criticism from gender rights advocates, who argue that online abuse undermines democratic...

Ethiopian Airlines broadens domestic network with three new airports

Africa’s largest carrier, Ethiopian Airlines, has announced plans to significantly expand its domestic operations with the addition of three new airports scheduled to commence...

Ghana Health Service mandates first aid before referrals after Amissah death

The Ghana Health Service has directed all public and private health facilities across Ghana to administer immediate first aid and stabilize patients before referring...

Chief Justice concludes No Prima Facie case in petitions against Electoral Commission leadership

A leaked official letter has revealed the legal rationale behind the decision by Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie to determine that no prima facie case...

Ghana moves to international arbitration with Togo over maritime boundary dispute

The Government of Ghana has formally notified the Government of Togo of its decision to seek international arbitration to delimit the maritime boundary between...

Forestry Commission sues Cheddar over illegal tiger imports and seeks possession of the animals

The Forestry Commission has filed a lawsuit at the High Court against Ghanaian businessman and entrepreneur Nana Kwame Bediako, popularly known as Cheddar, over...

Nigeria to review shea nut export ban after industry pushback

Nigeria’s Federal Government has announced that it will review the controversial six-month ban on the export of raw shea nuts after significant feedback and...

Africa suffers US$1.11 Billion loss from internet shutdowns in 2025

In 2025, deliberate internet shutdowns across sub-Saharan Africa cost the region an estimated US$1.11 billion, reflecting a significant economic toll from disruptions that affected...

Trump directs U.S. government to identify and release UFO and “Alien” files

On February 19–20, 2026, U.S. President Donald J. Trump announced that he would direct the Pentagon and other federal agencies to begin the process...

Nigeria bets on digital payments to rewire global finance

Nigeria is positioning itself as a pioneer in digital finance, leveraging technology to address long-standing inefficiencies in global cross-border payments that have historically sidelined...

UAE Royal Group holds US$344m unrealized gain from bitcoin mining stash

A major investment entity linked to the United Arab Emirates(UAE) is sitting on an estimated $344 million in unrealized profit from its bitcoin mining...