Israel Resumes Operations at Gaza’s Crucial Rafah Border Crossing with Egypt
Palestinians have started moving through the Rafah border crossing between the Gaza Strip and Egypt after it reopened for pedestrian […]
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President Mahama Urges United Efforts to Strengthen Regional Security
President Mahama has urged West African nations to work together to tackle security, economic, and social challenges, stressing that regional cooperation is essential to counter terrorism and promote stability.
Nigeria: Wema, Mutual Benefits, Presco top stock pick this week
Nigerian stocks slightly depreciated by 0.1 per cent last week, driven by profit taking in bank stocks. That leaves the
Ghana Champions Global Call for $100bn Yearly Adaptation Finance
Ghana has urged African leaders to unite behind a bold push for $100 billion in annual climate adaptation and mitigation finance, stressing that the continent cannot tackle escalating climate impacts alone. Speaking on behalf of President Mahama, Minister Alhaji Baba Seidu Issifu highlighted Africa’s disproportionate climate burden and called for fair, accessible financing, strengthened partnerships, and collective action to turn adaptation into a driver of sustainable growth and industrialisation.
Ghana temporarily suspends citizenship applications for historical diasporans
The Ministry of the Interior, in partnership with the Diaspora Affairs Office of the President, has announced a temporary suspension
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
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