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Ghana to submit UN resolution on slavery reparations; eyes broad support

Ghana is preparing to submit a landmark resolution to the United Nations General Assembly seeking formal recognition of the transatlantic slave trade as the...

NPA increases fuel price floor for March 16 window; petrol now ¢11.57, diesel ¢14.35

Ghana’s downstream petroleum sector is preparing for a significant shift in fuel pricing after the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) announced a sharp upward adjustment...

China’s tariff free policy for African imports raises opportunities and concerns

China has announced a major policy shift that will remove tariffs on imports from most African countries, a move expected to reshape trade relations...

Ghana orders nationwide crackdown on unlicensed courier services starting April 1

The government of Ghana has announced plans to begin a nationwide crackdown on unlicensed courier and delivery services starting April 1, 2026, as authorities...

Russia earns €6 Billion from fossil fuel exports since start of Iran war

Russia has earned an estimated €6 billion in revenue from fossil fuel exports since the outbreak of the Iran war, according to new analysis...

South Africa summons US Ambassador over “Undiplomatic” remarks, deepening bilateral strains

South Africa has formally summoned the newly appointed United States ambassador to the country, Leo Brent Bozell III, to explain a series of public...

Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang calls on women to mentor the next generation

Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, Vice President of Ghana, has called on women across the country to actively mentor younger women as part of broader efforts...

Oil prices surge past $100 as Iran targets economic infrastructure across the Middle East

Global oil markets have been thrown into turmoil after crude prices surged past the $100 per barrel mark once again, driven by escalating attacks...

Ghana strengthens clean energy push with commissioning of new LPG vessel – Mahama

Ghana has taken another significant step toward strengthening its energy infrastructure and advancing its clean energy agenda with the commissioning of a new liquefied...

Gebeya partners with InterNetX to expand domain access for African digital entrepreneurs

African technology company Gebeya has entered into a strategic partnership with European domain registrar InterNetX in a move aimed at improving access to website...

Gov’t lifts ban on sale of public lands after reforms

Government has lifted the temporary suspension on the sale and transaction of public lands, bringing an end to a restriction that had been in...

South Korea and Ghana strengthen cooperation on climate action, technology and maritime security

John Dramani Mahama and Lee Jae Myung have agreed to expand strategic cooperation between Ghana and South Korea, focusing on climate action, digital innovation...

EU to sign historic defence pact with Ghana as part of global security strategy

The European Union (EU) is preparing to sign a landmark defence cooperation agreement with Ghana in the coming days, marking an unprecedented expansion of...

GH¢50 million frozen in Chairman Wontumi’s accounts – Felix Kwakye Ofosu reveals

Government spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu has disclosed that nearly GH¢50 million belonging to Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has been frozen as...

Volkswagen to cut 50,000 jobs after profits drop sharply amid global industry pressures

Volkswagen Group has announced plans to cut around 50,000 jobs by the end of the decade after the German automotive giant reported a steep...

African Union warns escalating Persian Gulf tensions could threaten global stability

The African Union Commission has raised alarm over increasing tensions in the Persian Gulf, warning that recent attacks and security incidents targeting key infrastructure...