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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...

President Mahama signs 24-Hour Economy Authority Bill into law

President John Dramani Mahama has officially signed the 24-Hour Economy Authority Bill, 2025 into law, marking a pivotal moment in Ghana’s economic policy direction...

Nigeria orders all oil and gas revenues into federation account in sweeping fiscal reform

In a landmark fiscal intervention, Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed a sweeping Executive Order mandating that all oil and gas revenues be...

Ga Mantse in stable condition after road accident in Oti Region

The Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, is reported to be in a stable condition after being involved in a road accident in...

France seeks return to AES space through renewed security deal with Algeria

France is repositioning itself closer to the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) by reactivating high-level security cooperation with Algeria, signaling a calculated attempt to...

Gabon suspends social media “Until further notice” as Anti-government protests escalate

In a sweeping and controversial move, the Government of Gabon has suspended access to social media platforms nationwide “until further notice,” citing concerns that...

President Mahama urges Ghana to move beyond raw minerals and build industrial competitiveness

President John Dramani Mahama has reiterated a comprehensive vision for economic transformation in Ghana, emphasising the urgent need to move the nation beyond the...

US military positioned for possible strike on Iran as Trump weighs decision amid escalating tensions

Reports from multiple news outlets indicate that the United States military is prepared for possible strikes on Iran, with significant American air and naval...

US and Japan agree on US$36bn investment in oil, gas and critical minerals projects in the United States

The United States and Japan have unveiled a major package of investment projects worth $36 billion that will see Japanese capital flow into critical energy,...

Gabon suspends social media ‘Until Further Notice’ amid anti-government protests

Gabon’s media regulator has ordered the suspension of major social media platforms across the country “until further notice,” citing concerns that online content is...

Alphabet stock double bottom: Buy after 15% drop?

Alphabet stock double bottom is the technical pattern investors are watching closely after shares of Google’s parent company fell roughly 15% from their recent...

Jamaica travel trends 2026: Island sets the pace

Jamaica travel trends 2026 are reshaping how global tourists define a meaningful holiday, positioning the Caribbean island as more than just a sun-and-sand escape....

UK unemployment rate surges to five-year high

UK unemployment rate has climbed to its highest level in nearly five years, signaling mounting pressure on the labour market as 2025 closed. Official...

Financial catfishing warning signs you shouldn’t ignore

Financial catfishing is emerging as a hidden risk in modern dating, blending emotional deception with money misrepresentation. Unlike traditional catfishing, which involves fake identities,...

Madagascar 15-day e-Visa fee hike sparks travel cost debate

Madagascar 15-day e-Visa fee hike has taken effect, tripling the cost of short-stay entry permits from €10 to €30 as of February 16, 2026....

Ghana says Russian Ambassador cannot confirm nationality of man at centre of digital exploitation scandal

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has disclosed that the Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Ghana, His Excellency Sergei Berdnikov, has acknowledged he cannot...