Zelenskyy appoints new chief of Ukraine’s Foreign Intelligence Service
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appointed Oleh Luhovskyi as the acting head of the Foreign Intelligence Service (FIS) of Ukraine in […]
Government to Revive Law on Recovery of Criminal Proceeds
The Ministry of Justice has revealed plans to reintroduce the Criminal Proceeds Recovery Act to strengthen the legal framework for
Egypt’s Sisi, Turkey’s Erdogan discuss Gaza, Iran in Cairo
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met Egyptian counterpart Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in Cairo on Wednesday, sealing a raft of new
Two Million Desks for Basic Schools, Mahama Promises
President John Dramani Mahama has unveiled plans to equip Ghanaian basic schools with two million desks by the close of
Ghana and Zambia sign visa-free travel agreement
Ghana and Zambia have agreed to abolish visa requirements for each other’s citizens, marking a major step toward closer regional
UN warns Islamic State threat growing, situation urgent in West Africa, Sahel
Acting Undersecretary-General of the U.N. Office of Counter-Terrorism Alexandre Zouev told the Security Council on Wednesday that the threat posed
Ghana Starts Gold Refining, Boosting Resource Sovereignty
Ghana has moved to capture greater value from its gold sector by launching local refining operations for artisanal and small-scale miners.
Land Seizures Defended by Zimbabwe’s President Amid Talks of Superiority
Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa defended the country’s land reform, saying reclaimed land from colonial settlers was returned to Zimbabweans despite triggering decades of international sanctions. The government has pledged $3.5 billion to compensate displaced white farmers but has struggled to meet payment deadlines.
Togo Partners with Sheba Hospital for Medical Mission in Kpalimé
Kpalimé Hospital is hosting a mobile medical mission from February 1–10, offering free consultations and surgeries for conditions like hernias, lipomas, and cysts. Togolese doctors are working alongside specialists from Tel Aviv’s Sheba Hospital to provide care, train local staff, and improve access to healthcare for vulnerable communities.
Underperforming MMDCEs Set to Be Removed by March 2026
Minister Ahmed Ibrahim has warned that underperforming MMDCEs will be dismissed by March 31, 2026. He urged district executives to prioritise government policies, infrastructure projects, and sanitation, while stressing that funding has been fully released and accountability measures will be enforced.