Ghana, Burkina Faso sign defence pact to secure cross-border trade corridors
Ghana and Burkina Faso have signed a Defence Cooperation Agreement aimed at strengthening security along vital cross-border trade corridors. Finance […]
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Mahama shakes up National Security Secretariat, appoints Ayamdo Deputy Coordinator
President John Dramani Mahama has approved a major shake-up at the National Security Council Secretariat, with former Chief of Army
South Africa hit by icy blast as snow blankets several provinces
A bitter cold snap is sweeping across South Africa, bringing heavy snow, freezing temperatures and strong winds to several provinces.
Libya’s central bank governor resigns without explanation
The governor of Libya’s central bank, Naji Issa, has resigned without giving a reason, several reports said on Monday. Private
Zambia’s President Hichilema rallies students ahead of Thursday’s election
With just days to go before Thursday’s presidential election, Zambia’s president Hakainde Hichilema is on the campaign trail. Nearly half
GoldBod to roll out gold traceability system this year – Sammy Gyamfi
The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, says Ghana is set to begin implementing a
Cocoa farmers urge review of Bill before presidential assent
Cocoa farmers have urged the Government to delay assent to the Ghana Cocoa Board Bill, 2026, pending wider consultations. The
Sierra Leone president presses lawmakers to back contested election reforms
Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio has urged Parliament to pass disputed electoral reforms that would lower the presidential victory
Madagascar moves to reclaim colonial-era land in sovereignty push
Madagascar’s High Constitutional Court has validated a law allowing the state to reclaim land still registered in the names of
Afenyo-Markin is just bitter; I’m ready to face Parliament – Sammy Gyamfi
The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, has dismissed criticism from Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin