South Africa launches major security operation to tackle crime and gang violence
In a show of force in Cape Town, around 500 military and police personnel paraded ahead of a year-long deployment […]
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Mahama assents to 5 bills, including key amendments on security, education and finance
President John Dramani Mahama has today, Tuesday, March 31, assented to five bills passed by Parliament. They include three amendment
Ghana signs 11th bilateral debt restructuring deal with EXIM India
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has announced that Ghana has signed its 11th bilateral debt restructuring agreement, this time
Ghana to introduce Loans Act for accountable borrowing
Ghana is set to introduce a new Loans Act to regulate the use of borrowed funds, ensuring that every loan
Ghana and Burkina Faso pledge to strengthen trade amid tomato supply issues
Ghana’s economy is under renewed strain following Burkina Faso’s indefinite halt of fresh tomato exports, a decision that disrupts a
Egypt business curfew sparks concern among traders and tourism sector
A new government-imposed curfew in Egypt is raising concerns among business owners, as authorities move to cut soaring energy costs
WTO talks in Yaounde end in deadlock over e-commerce customs duties
World Trade Organization (WTO) talks in Yaounde ended early Monday without agreement on the core issues of reform, agriculture and
Ban on tomato exports: Traders demand urgent government action
Government is facing mounting pressure to fast-track efforts to achieve tomato self-sufficiency, as traders at Agbogbloshie Market contend with rising
‘This is not a personal victory’ — Ablakwa cancels planned airport reception over historic UN resolution success
The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has directed the immediate cancellation of a planned welcome ceremony organised by
Tunisia’s main union picks Selmi as new leader, role in politics uncertain
In Tunisia, 67‑year‑old education unionist Slaheddine Selmi has been elected head of the powerful Tunisian General Labour Union (UGTT). Presenting