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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Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Ministry Rejects Claims of Asking for Payment from Family of Student Who Died in Latvia
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has dismissed claims that it requested or received money from the family of Nana Agyei Ahiya, the 18-year-old Ghanaian student who died under disputed circumstances in Latvia.
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.
Ghana forfeits $54bn to trade-related illicit flows over a decade
Ghana forfeited an estimated US$54.1 billion to trade-related illicit financial flows between 2013 and 2022, ranking third among Africa’s most affected countries, according to a Global Financial Integrity report. The findings highlight widespread trade misinvoicing, particularly in key export sectors such as gold, cocoa and oil, and warn that without urgent reforms, the losses will continue to undermine the country’s development and economic sovereignty.
Zimbabwe Set to Launch Africa’s First Lithium Sulphate Plant, Transforming Mineral Revenue Potential
Zimbabwe is advancing its position as Africa’s top lithium producer with the launch of a lithium sulphate plant, shifting from raw ore exports to high-value refined production. The move, supported by major Chinese investors, is expected to boost industrialization, strengthen the country’s role in clean energy supply chains, and capture greater economic value from its mineral resources.
Gold and Silver Prices Fall Sharply Following Friday’s Decline
Gold and silver prices plunged further after a recent rally pushed both metals to record highs. Spot gold fell over 9% to $4,403 an ounce, while silver dropped 15% below $72. Analysts say the sell-off was triggered by Kevin Warsh’s nomination as US Federal Reserve chair, alongside profit-taking after weeks of parabolic gains.
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.
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.
Partial Government Shutdown Begins in US
The United States has entered a partial government shutdown after a funding agreement approved by the Senate failed to pass the House in time.
While most federal agencies secured funding through September, the Department of Homeland Security received only a temporary extension.
Lawmakers are expected to resume negotiations when Congress reconvenes next week.
Secretary-General Warns UN on Brink of Financial Crisis Amid Unpaid Member Contributions
The United Nations is facing a serious financial crisis as many member states fail to pay their mandatory contributions, Secretary-General António Guterres has warned. He described the situation as deepening, threatening the delivery of programs, and cautioned that funds could run out by July if action is not taken.