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Kim Jong Un reappointed as general secretary at North Korea’s ruling party congress

North Korea’s ruling Workers' Party of Korea has formally reappointed Kim Jong Un as its general secretary during the latest Party Congress, reaffirming his...

All six trucks previously reported missing have been located in GH¢85m transit case

Ghana Link Network Services Limited has confirmed that all six articulated trucks earlier described as “missing” in the ongoing GH¢85 million transit enforcement case...

Thai firms position Cameroon as strategic gateway to Central Africa

An economic forum in Yaounde has opened a new chapter in trade relations between Cameroon and Thailand, with both sides identifying Cameroon as a...

De Beers posts US$511m loss as weak global and Chinese demand hit Africa’s diamond sector

De Beers, Africa’s largest diamond miner, recorded a sharply wider loss in 2025 as subdued global demand, weaker Chinese luxury spending and rising competition...

Ghana–ECOWAS talks conclude with renewed commitment to women and youth political inclusion

A four day consultative engagement between the Government of Ghana and representatives of the Economic Community of West African States ECOWAS Gender Development Centre...

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...