African leaders sound alarm on impact of climate change and urbanisation
As climate change continues to wreak havoc across Africa, leaders attending the World Urban Forum in Baku, Azerbaijan, have sounded […]
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Mahama urges Ghanaians to uphold peace and reject extremism at Eid al-Adha
President John Dramani Mahama has called on Ghanaians to safeguard the nation’s enduring peace and reject all forms of division,
Ghana records $2.6bn in FDI inflows as China leads project count
Ghana recorded estimated foreign direct investment inflows of US$2.61 billion in 2025 across 253 projects and existing companies. This is
Uganda steps up Ebola response as new cases raise concern in Kampala
Uganda has intensified health screening and public safety measures in the capital Kampala after confirming two new Ebola cases, bringing
Senegal’s Sonko slams Prime Minister appointment in first speech as speaker
Senegal’s newly elected speaker of the National Assembly, Ousmane Sonko, has spoken publicly for the first time since taking up
AG backs Supreme Court case seeking to open party primaries to all members
Deputy Attorney-General Justice Srem-Sai has disclosed that the Attorney-General’s Department has filed arguments in support of a constitutional case seeking
Minority Leader questions “further consultation” claim in suspended 0.75% MoMo charge
The Minority in Parliament has raised concerns over the Bank of Ghana’s decision to suspend a proposed 0.75% charge fee
EPA bans styrofoam products from January 2027
The Environmental Protection Authority has announced a nationwide ban on the production, importation, sale and use of Styrofoam products in
NITA Bill still at draft stage, not before Cabinet — Sam George
Minister for Communication, Technology and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, has moved to calm public concern over the proposed National Information
Congo throws open its borders to Africa
From January 1, 2027, the Republic of Congo will abolish visa requirements for all African citizens, marking a major step