The FDA has urged the public to stop buying food sold in unhygienic locations, warning that the practice puts public health at risk. Deputy CEO Roderick Daddey-Adjei said consumers have a key role in driving change, as vendors will be forced to improve hygiene if people refuse to buy unsafe food.
Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian said the country will negotiate with the US under conditions that protect its national interests, amid rising tensions over its nuclear program and deadly domestic protests.
Nigeria’s Defence Minister, General Christopher Musa (retd.), says the country’s growing security ties with Türkiye will not weaken its long-standing defence relationship with the United States, stressing that Nigeria’s non-aligned approach allows it to partner with multiple global powers to address its security challenges.
President Donald Trump has announced a reduction in U.S. tariffs on Indian goods after Prime Minister Narendra Modi agreed to curb India’s purchases of Russian oil, signaling a shift in trade and energy ties between the two countries.
Canadian gold exploration firm Zodiac Gold Inc. has kicked off its 2026 exploration activities at the Todi Gold Project in Liberia, committing $6.1 million to drilling and trenching at the Ben Ben target.
Palestinians have started moving through the Rafah border crossing between the Gaza Strip and Egypt after it reopened for pedestrian
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 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 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 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.
