Ghana leads call for $100bn annual adaptation finance
Ghana has urged African leaders to rally behind a bold push for $100 billion in annual climate adaptation and mitigation
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Africa’s Largest Dam Positions Ethiopia as a Regional Powerhouse, Boosting Capacity to 9.6GW
Ethiopia’s Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is reshaping the country’s energy and regional influence, boosting installed power capacity to 9.6 gigawatts and positioning Ethiopia as an emerging electricity hub in the Horn of Africa. Once mired in controversy, the project is now being framed by officials as a catalyst for industrial growth, regional power trade and long-term economic stability.
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,
DR Congo president outlines pre-conditions for a national dialogue
Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi has reaffirmed his commitment to inclusive and peaceful dialogue between all people in the Democratic Republic
African Union condemns ‘heinous’ attacks in Niger and vows support
The African Union on Friday issued a statement strongly condemning the recent attacks in Niger, including an assault on Niamey’s
President Mahama to undertake state visit to Zambia
President John Dramani Mahama will pay a three-day State Visit to the Republic of Zambia from 4 to 6 February
South Africa expels top Israeli diplomat over social media posts
South Africa expelled Israel’s chargé d’affaires on Friday over what it said was a series of unacceptable violations of diplomatic
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.
Ghana’s economic reset agenda yielding results – Trade Minister tells UK investors
The Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has urged British investors to deepen their engagement in Ghana’s economy,
South African Traders Go Global as CoreProTrade Expands International Access
South African retail investors are increasingly seeking exposure to international markets, driven by a desire for diversification, liquidity, and advanced trading tools.
CoreProTrade, a regulated South African brokerage, offers access to CFDs across forex, equities, commodities, and indices without owning the underlying assets.
The platform emphasizes strong compliance, mobile access, and professional-grade infrastructure, catering to a growing segment of sophisticated domestic traders.