Nipah virus spread beyond India considered minimal, says WHO
The World Health Organization has assessed the likelihood of the Nipah virus spreading beyond India as minimal, following the confirmation […]
Ghana’s Security Fragile Amid Rising Regional Threats
President John Dramani Mahama has warned that Ghana’s security remains fragile amid rising instability across the West African sub-region.
He identified violent extremism, terrorism and transnational crime as key threats, particularly along Ghana’s northern borders.
The President stressed that safeguarding the nation requires a collective effort beyond the security services alone.
Kenya Ends Macadamia Harvest and Trade Ban
The Kenyan government has lifted the seasonal ban on the harvesting and trading of macadamia nuts, allowing activities to resume from February 2026.
Gold drops over 4% ahead of Trump’s announcement of his pick for new Fed chair
Gold slumped more than 4% on Friday, amid speculations the US Federal Reserve might receive a more hawkish chair, but
Burkina Faso military government dissolves 100 political parties
Burkina Faso’s military government dissolved all political parties on Thursday, whose activities had been suspended since the military rulers seized
Kevin Warsh Nominated as Federal Chair in Place of Jerome Powell
President Donald Trump on Friday announced Kevin Warsh as his nominee to replace Jerome Powell as Chair of the US Federal Reserve, bringing to a close a five-month selection process marked by heightened tension and rare turmoil surrounding the central bank.
Court approves extension for OSP filings in SML trial
The High Court has allowed the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) extra time to submit its disclosures in the ongoing SML case. The directive was given by Justice Francis Aponga Achiponga during a case management session.
Indonesia Stock Exchange CEO Resigns Following $84bn Market Loss
The Chief Executive Officer of the Indonesian Stock Exchange (IDX), Iman Rachman, resigned following a sharp market sell-off that erased approximately $84 billion in value over two days amid concerns of a potential downgrade by global index provider MSCI.
Trump and his sons sue IRS and US Treasury over leaked tax information
US President Donald Trump and his two sons have filed a billion-dollar lawsuit against the federal government over leaks of
Part of our gold reserves was liquidated into FX assets, not written down – BoG
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has insisted that the country has not been short-changed following the recent liquidation of a