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
African Politics
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.
NDC congratulates NPP on violence-free presidential primary
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has congratulated the New Patriotic Party (NPP) on the successful conduct of its presidential primaries,
“Together we stand”: Bawumia issues clarion call for unity after commanding victory in NPP primary
Standing before a sea of blue, white, and red at the New Patriotic Party (NPP) national headquarters, the newly elected
NPP Chooses Flagbearer Today as Candidates Seek 50%+ to Avoid Run-Off
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) is holding its presidential primary today, with five candidates contesting for the party’s flagbearer position. An aspirant must secure more than 50 per cent of valid votes to win outright, otherwise a run-off between the top two contenders will be held within 14 days.
Photos: Delegates cast ballots at NPP headquarters in flagbearer race
Voting has officially begun at the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) national headquarters in Accra as delegates across the country take
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
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.