Government extends GH¢2 diesel subsidy for September
Government has decided to extend the GH¢2 per litre reduction in the regulatory margin on diesel for the next pricing
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Libya’s rival administrations agree to hold elections within 2 years
Libya’s rival administrations agreed on Sunday to hold elections within the next two years with a view to reunifying the
Fuel prices set to rise again from Sept 1; petrol could hit GH¢16.21 – COPEC
Petroleum prices at the pumps are expected to rise marginally from Tuesday, September 1, 2026, according to the Chamber of
Guinea-Bissau votes in referendum to expand presidential powers
Voters in military-run Guinea-Bissau cast their ballots on Sunday in a referendum that could give the president more powers ahead
Niger says military activity in Niamey brought under control
Niger’s defense minister said Saturday that military activity in the capital Niamey had been brought under control and security forces
DRC launches Ebola vaccination campaign as outbreak continues to spread
Residents of Kisangani have been lining up to get vaccinated as the DR Congo races to contain its worst-ever outbreak
Mahama swears in Ayariga, Zanetor as ministers
President John Dramani Mahama has sworn in Mahama Ayariga and Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings as ministers following their approval by Parliament.
Muntaka pushes mandatory drug tests for public-sector recruits
The government is considering a major policy shift that could make drug testing a mandatory requirement for people seeking employment
Northshore Apparel marks start of northern Ghana’s industrial revival – Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has described Northshore Apparel as the beginning of efforts to restore northern Ghana to its former
Zambian opposition leader Mundubile taken into custody on treason charges
Zambian opposition leader Brian Mundubile and his presidential running mate Makebi Zulu have been taken into custody over allegations of