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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...

Former South Korean president Yoon Suk-yeol sentenced to life in prison for leading insurrection

In a momentous judicial ruling that has sent shockwaves through South Korea and resonated globally, former President Yoon Suk-yeol was sentenced to life imprisonment...

Heritage train owned by Ibrahim Mahama destroyed by fire in Northern Region

A heritage railway carriage owned by renowned Ghanaian creative artist and author Ibrahim Mahama was completely destroyed in a fire incident in the Northern...

UAE bitcoin mining builds $344 million bitcoin reserve through strategic mining

UAE Bitcoin Mining operations have turned the Gulf nation into a major player in the global cryptocurrency landscape, with on-chain data estimating an unrealized...

xAI Saudi investment secured to accelerate AI expansion

xAI Saudi Investment highlights Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence venture, xAI, which has received a $3 billion injection from Saudi Arabian AI company Humain, underscoring...

AfriChange Fintech award signals shift in cross-border payments

AfriChange Fintech Award recognition at the 2026 Fintech Awards is more than a corporate milestone; it highlights how digital platforms are reshaping cross-border finance...

Canada Express Entry 2026 targets key talent

Canada Express Entry 2026 is being reshaped to focus more sharply on critical labour shortages, as immigration authorities unveil five priority talent categories aimed...