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U.S. and Mali move toward renewed security partnership with Sahel drone intelligence deal

The United States and Mali are reportedly moving closer to restoring security cooperation through a new intelligence sharing arrangement that would allow American surveillance...

Oil prices drop sharply after Trump moves to reassure markets over Iran war

Global oil prices fell sharply after U.S. President Donald Trump attempted to calm markets by suggesting that the ongoing conflict involving Iran could soon...

MPs and Civil society renew calls for passage of Anti-Witchcraft bill

Members of Parliament and human rights advocates have intensified calls for the government to urgently pass Ghana’s Anti-Witchcraft Bill, warning that continued delays leave...

Ghana bans land transit of sugar, flour and textiles to curb revenue losses

The Government of Ghana has introduced a new policy banning the land transit of several imported commodities, including sugar, flour and textiles, as part...

Ghana plans 2000 megawatts renewable energy boost to power Volta Economic Corridor

The government of Ghana has announced plans to inject 2,000 megawatts of renewable energy into the national power grid over the next five years...

COMAC warns fuel distributors against artificial price hikes in Ghana

The Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies has issued a strong warning to Bulk Distribution Companies operating in Ghana, cautioning them against artificially inflating fuel...

Ghana surpasses 1,000 mpox cases as government intensifies public health response

Ghana has recorded 1,038 confirmed cases of Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, with eight deaths as of March 3, 2026, according to the country’s...

Cabinet approves nationwide SIM registration renewal to strengthen digital security

The government of Ghana has approved a new nationwide SIM card registration exercise as part of a broader effort to strengthen digital security, improve...

Rising oil above $100 sends new signals to Bitcoin markets

Global energy markets are once again under pressure as crude oil shipments leaving the Middle East are trading above 100 dollars per barrel, a...

Mahama halts state funded foreign travel for public boards to enforce fiscal discipline

President John Dramani Mahama has directed all boards of state owned enterprises and public institutions in Ghana to immediately suspend state funded international travel...

Affordable smartphones push faces cost challenges despite growing momentum

An ambitious global initiative to promote ultra affordable smartphones at prices around forty dollars is gaining traction among telecom operators, device manufacturers and development...

Russia hits Ukraine with drones and missiles, killing at least 10 in Kharkiv

A large-scale Russian aerial assault involving drones and missiles struck several Ukrainian cities, including Kharkiv, killing at least 10 people and injuring many others...

Oil Surges Past $100 as Iran war disrupts global Energy Supply

Global oil markets have been thrown into turmoil after crude prices surged past $100 per barrel, triggered by escalating conflict involving Iran and growing...

About 30,000 SHS graduates may get opportunity to re-sit WASSCE mathematics – Education Minister

The Government of Ghana is considering a policy intervention that could allow approximately 30,000 Senior High School (SHS) graduates to re-sit the Mathematics paper...

Mojtaba Khamenei named Iran’s new supreme leader amid escalating regional tensions

Iran has entered a new chapter in its political history following the selection of Mojtaba Khamenei as the country’s new supreme leader. His appointment...

Malawi seeks Ghana expertise to accelerate national digital transformation

Malawi is turning to Ghana for guidance as it seeks to accelerate its digital transformation and strengthen the foundations of its emerging digital economy....