Cocoa politics won’t help you; farmers value reforms – Ayariga slams Minority
Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga has dismissed recent protests over cocoa prices as politically motivated, insisting that genuine cocoa farmers understand
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Ghana moves to international arbitration over maritime boundary with Togo
The government of Ghana has formally notified the government of Togo of its decision to refer their maritime boundary dispute
Ghana retains global lead in Mobile Money Regulation
Ghana has maintained its position as the world’s top performer in the 2025 Mobile Money Regulatory Index (MMRI) published by
Botswana subsidiary put up for sale as African banks show interest.
Several of Africa’s leading banks are positioning themselves for a potential acquisition as Standard Chartered moves to divest its operations
Gunmen kill 33 in coordinated attacks across Nigeria.
At least 33 people were killed after Islamic militants carried out coordinated attacks in the northwest region of Nigeria, police
Zimbabwe introduces Lenacapavir, a pioneering medication for HIV prevention.
Zimbabwe has become one of the earliest nations worldwide to introduce a nationwide initiative for lenacapavir, a biannual injectable designed
The largest Mediterranean gas drilling project is set to begin in Egypt
An extensive offshore exploration programme is scheduled for 2026 as Egypt intensifies efforts to expand Mediterranean gas output and ease
Akufo-Addo appointees must be ‘whipped’ over cocoa crisis – Adongo
The Majority in Parliament has claimed that appointees of the previous Akufo-Addo administration deserve severe punishment for their alleged mismanagement
Tunisia jails lawmaker for eight months for mocking president
A Tunisian court on Thursday sentenced lawmaker Ahmed Saidani to eight months in prison over social media posts mocking President
COCOBOD needs GH₵30bn to remain operational – Majority
The Majority Caucus in Parliament has expressed alarm over the financial health of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD). It cautions