European Union impressed by Ghana’s unexpectedly strong economic recovery
Describing recent macroeconomic trends, the European Union has characterised Ghana’s recovery path as “positively surprising,” while emphasising the importance of […]
May 5, 2026
Fuel prices rise in South Africa amid Middle East supply disruptions
South Africa is set to significantly increase fuel prices from Wednesday, May 6, after crude oil climbed above $100 per
Spanish police intercept up to 40 tonnes of cocaine near West Africa
A massive cocaine haul among the largest ever detected in the Atlantic has been intercepted by Spanish authorities, with up
Ugandan civil society denounces ‘foreign agents’ bill
Civil society groups in Uganda have strongly criticised a proposed “Protection of Sovereignty Bill,” warning it could stifle dissent and
Mali junta chief to take over killed defence minister’s role
Mali’s junta leader, Assimi Goita, will assume the additional role of defence minister, according to a decree announced on Monday,
Two Mauritania MPs jailed for accusing president of racial discrimination
Two female opposition lawmakers in Mauritania were sentenced Monday to four years in prison after insulting the president and making
US Health Deal: Ghana cannot cut off health aid overnight – Former Deputy Minister
Ghana cannot cut off health aid overnight, former Deputy Health Minister and Akim Oda MP Alexander Akwasi Acquah has warned.
Amin Adam petitions IMF over BoG’s 2025 accounts, flags fiscal risks
Former Finance Minister and Ranking Member on Parliament’s Finance Committee, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, has petitioned the International Monetary Fund
US eases visa freeze, opening doors for African doctors
A recent shift in U.S. policy is set to benefit foreign-trained doctors from Africa and other regions, as the Trump
Mozambique considers converting China debt to yuan amid rising default risk
Mozambique is exploring a plan to convert roughly $1.4 billion of its debt owed to China into yuan-based loans as