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 […]
African Politics
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
Crude Oil Revenues Fall to $198m in Second Half of 2025
Ghana’s crude oil receipts fell to about $198 million in the second half of 2025, reflecting fewer liftings and lower global oil prices, according to data from the Bank of Ghana.
Oil Markets Pause as Traders Weigh Supply Outlook and US-Iran Developments
Russia’s Deputy Prime Minister, Alexander Novak, said on Tuesday that the global oil market is currently well balanced, adding that
UK Pledges $400 Million to Help Ethiopia Expand GERD-Linked Power Grid
Gridworks, a UK government-supported investor, will fund and develop around $400 million in electricity transmission projects in Ethiopia as the
Iran Ready to Enter Fair Negotiations with the United States
Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian said the country will negotiate with the US under conditions that protect its national interests, amid rising tensions over its nuclear program and deadly domestic protests.
Winning back trust is the bigger battle – Oppong Nkrumah after Bawumia victory
Unity within the New Patriotic Party (NPP) is important, but it is not enough to guarantee electoral victory, Kojo Oppong
Mahama Secures Fifth Spot on Devex’s List of 50 Most Influential Global Figures
Ghana’s President John Mahama has been ranked fifth on DEVEX’s Power 50 list of the world’s most influential figures in global development, recognized for his leadership on the Accra Reset initiative, which aims to redefine Africa’s relationship with the global North.
Israel Resumes Operations at Gaza’s Crucial Rafah Border Crossing with Egypt
Palestinians have started moving through the Rafah border crossing between the Gaza Strip and Egypt after it reopened for pedestrian
Ghana Champions Global Call for $100bn Yearly Adaptation Finance
Ghana has urged African leaders to unite behind a bold push for $100 billion in annual climate adaptation and mitigation finance, stressing that the continent cannot tackle escalating climate impacts alone. Speaking on behalf of President Mahama, Minister Alhaji Baba Seidu Issifu highlighted Africa’s disproportionate climate burden and called for fair, accessible financing, strengthened partnerships, and collective action to turn adaptation into a driver of sustainable growth and industrialisation.