Mahama’s pen is ready, ink is dripping to assent to LGBTQ bill – Majority Chief Whip Dafeamekpor
Majority Chief Whip Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor says a future John Mahama presidency is prepared to immediately assent to the controversial LGBTQ […]
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of ex-Libyan leader, reportedly killed
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, the son of former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, was killed in the western Libyan city of Zintan,
IEA Opposes Proposed Changes to Mining Royalties
The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has rejected the government’s proposed sliding-scale mineral royalty framework, describing it as a continuation
House Republicans Take Steps to Reopen U.S. Government
House Speaker Mike Johnson said he is confident the three-day partial U.S. government shutdown is coming to an end. He has secured enough support for a procedural vote to reopen most federal agencies, despite Democrats refusing to assist and some resistance within his own party. Negotiations continue on funding for the Department of Homeland Security, including new immigration enforcement measures.
As of December 2025, Two Banks Remain Undercapitalized – BoG
The Bank of Ghana has confirmed that two banks UMB and Prudential Bank Ghana remained undercapitalised as of December 2025.
Speaker moves to probe post-Dec. 7 public sector workers’ dismissal
Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has directed the Majority Leader to formally schedule a motion demanding a full parliamentary investigation
WHO seeks $1B to tackle health crises in 2026
The World Health Organization (WHO) appealed on Tuesday for $1 billion to respond to the world’s most severe health emergencies
Tunisia court upholds and extends prison sentences for political opponents
Since 2023, the “Conspiracy 2” case has seen Tunisia’s opposition flee the country or face heavy sentences in prison. The
African leaders look to the future at World Governments Summit in Dubai
Global crises are having a negative impact on international cooperation. That’s why there is an urgent need for inclusive forums
GUTA Urges Bank of Ghana to Fast-Track Single-Digit Interest Rates
GUTA has urged the Bank of Ghana to fast-track measures to bring commercial lending rates to single digits, following the recent policy rate cut to 15.5 percent. The move, the association says, would lower borrowing costs, expand credit access for traders and SMEs, and support business growth amid improving economic conditions.