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
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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.
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
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.