Reforms will strengthen Ghana’s cocoa industry – Ato Forson
The government has promised comprehensive reforms to reset Ghana’s cocoa sector amid mounting challenges, including delayed payments to farmers. Finance […]
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Egyptian forces undergo training exercises in preparation for an African Union mission deployment to Somalia.
Egyptian troops have completed training in preparation for their deployment with the African Union Mission to Support Security and Stability
Cabinet approves emergency measures to fast-track cocoa farmer payments
The government has approved emergency measures aimed at expediting payments to cocoa farmers across the country, following a lengthy Cabinet
NACOC to begin licensing for medicinal and industrial cannabis cultivation
The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) will soon begin implementing Ghana’s licensing regime for medicinal and industrial cannabis cultivation, following Parliament’s
Senegal unveils a $100 million onshore oil and gas initiative following the cancellation of licenses from inactive operators.
Senegal’s state-owned oil company, Petrosen, plans to roll out a $100 million onshore oil and gas exploration program this year,
Ethiopia’s foreign minister warns of ‘predatory moves’ by external actors, urges African unity
Ethiopia’s foreign minister on Wednesday called for a stronger and more cohesive Africa to shield the continent from what he
United Nations wants ‘security guarantees’ to monitor DR Congo ceasefire
The United Nations said on Tuesday that it wants “security guarantees” from warring parties in the eastern Democratic Republic of
Zimbabwe cabinet agrees plan to extend president’s term to 2030
Zimbabwe’s cabinet on Tuesday approved sweeping changes to the constitution as part of a bid to extend 83-year-old President Emmerson
New VAT regime will not increase consumer prices — GRA
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has pushed back against concerns that the new Value Added Tax (VAT) regime will lead
Ethiopian Airlines beats revenue target for first half of fiscal 25/26
Ethiopian Airlines has reported a revenue of $4.4 billion during the first six months of the 2025/26 fiscal year, exceeding