A history of NPP flagbearer contests from 1992 to the January 31 primary
As the New Patriotic Party (NPP) prepares to elect its next presidential flagbearer on Saturday, January 31, the contest revives […]
African Politics
NPP race: ‘No iota of truth’ – EC rejects Kennedy Agyapong team’s allegations ahead of vote
The Electoral Commission (EC) has denied allegations raised by the campaign team of New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer hopeful Kennedy
US Reasserts Presence in Africa
The United States is shifting its approach in Africa, prioritizing private investment, infrastructure financing, and trade integration over traditional aid.
A new Strategic Infrastructure and Investment Working Group with the African Union aims to fund projects in transport, energy, and digital networks.
The initiative reflects Washington’s effort to strengthen influence as global competition on the continent intensifies.
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.
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
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.
Bawumia did not run away from the economy; digitalisation shift was strategic – Napo
The 2024 New Patriotic Party (NPP) running mate, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has dismissed claims that Vice President Dr. Mahamudu
Ken Ashigbey calls for fair taxation to widen mining revenue base
The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, Ken Ashigbey, has called on government to expand the country’s mining revenue base by fully integrating small-scale miners into the tax system under the revised mining royalty regime.
ECOWAS lifts all sanctions against Guinea
The West African regional bloc ECOWAS on Wednesday removed all outstanding sanctions imposed against Guinea following the 2021 coup, after
Uganda says it plans to cut external budget support by 84 per cent
Uganda says it plans to cut external budget support by 84 per cent year-on-year from the start of the next