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.
NPP Chooses Flagbearer Today as Candidates Seek 50%+ to Avoid Run-Off
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) is holding its presidential primary today, with five candidates contesting for the party’s flagbearer position. An aspirant must secure more than 50 per cent of valid votes to win outright, otherwise a run-off between the top two contenders will be held within 14 days.
US Reasserts Presence in Africa
The United States is shifting its approach in Africa, prioritizing private investment, infrastructure financing, and trade integration over traditional aid.
A new Strategic Infrastructure and Investment Working Group with the African Union aims to fund projects in transport, energy, and digital networks.
The initiative reflects Washington’s effort to strengthen influence as global competition on the continent intensifies.
Ghana’s Security Fragile Amid Rising Regional Threats
President John Dramani Mahama has warned that Ghana’s security remains fragile amid rising instability across the West African sub-region.
He identified violent extremism, terrorism and transnational crime as key threats, particularly along Ghana’s northern borders.
The President stressed that safeguarding the nation requires a collective effort beyond the security services alone.
Kevin Warsh Nominated as Federal Chair in Place of Jerome Powell
President Donald Trump on Friday announced Kevin Warsh as his nominee to replace Jerome Powell as Chair of the US Federal Reserve, bringing to a close a five-month selection process marked by heightened tension and rare turmoil surrounding the central bank.
Trump labels UK–China dealings ‘very dangerous’
US President Donald Trump has cautioned that it would be “very dangerous” for the United Kingdom to deepen economic relations with China, as Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer continues his visit to Beijing to reset ties between the two nations.
Ken Ashigbey calls for fair taxation to widen mining revenue base
The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, Ken Ashigbey, has called on government to expand the country’s mining revenue base by fully integrating small-scale miners into the tax system under the revised mining royalty regime.
Russia Receives US Draft Charter for Proposed Gaza Peace Board.
Lavrov confirms Moscow has received US proposal, calls Trump administration practical and considerate of global interests.