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Four Kenyan police officers charged over baby’s killing as others freed

May 5, 2025

Four Kenyan police officers have been charged with the murder of a six-month-old baby nearly eight years ago. Eight other officers who had originally also been accused alongside the four have had the charges against them dropped by the public prosecutor, sparking criticism. The case relates to baby Samatha Pendo, who was fatally hit in...

Burkina Faso President Ibrahim Traoré Announces Capture of Alleged Coup Mastermind

May 4, 2025

Burkina Faso’s President, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, has confirmed the arrest of an individual believed to be the orchestrator of a recent attempted coup. In a statement released by the presidency, officials indicated that the suspect was detained following a coordinated security operation involving national intelligence and the armed forces. Authorities consider this arrest a significant...

Gabon Restores Constitutional Governance as President Nguema Assumes Office

May 4, 2025

Gabon officially reinstated constitutional governance on Saturday, May 3, with the inauguration of President General Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, marking him as the fourth leader of the Central African nation. He is set to serve a seven-year term. The vibrant and historic inauguration ceremony took place at the Gabonese National Sports Stadium in Libreville, attended...

Ghana and Algeria Sign Visa Waiver Agreement to Enhance Bilateral Relations

May 2, 2025

Ghana and Algeria have signed a visa waiver agreement during a recent official visit by Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, to Algiers. The agreement was reached following high-level discussions with Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune and Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf. This landmark accord aims to facilitate easier travel between the two nations, further...

Ghana hosts launch of ECOWAS 50th Anniversary

April 22, 2025

Ghana will today host the official launch of activities marking the 50th anniversary of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The event, which will take place at the Accra International Conference Centre, will be officiated by President John Dramani Mahama. It will feature the unveiling of the anniversary logo and the announcement of...

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗺𝗽 𝗧𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗳 – S𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 W𝗲 B𝗲 C𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗱? Alexander Ampaabeng, Former Deputy Minister

April 6, 2025

Most countries will start feeling the “Trump Tarrifs” from today [5th April]. The impact of this could be severe than the 2008 Global financial crisis or the Covid-19 pandemic. Reduced global trade volume is expected and a predictable global unemployment is just knocking on our doors if this tit-for-tat tax policies continue. Major global stock...

A GREAT LESSON FROM AMERICA’S MASSIVE/UNCOMPROMISED DEPORTATION

April 6, 2025

As a Risk Expert, I am fully aware of the phenomenon that everyone, globally, practises risk management consciously or unconsciously. Personal savings, establishment of more than one business, insurance of all forms, SSNIT contributions, periodic medical checkups, backups of data, of contacts, of personal information, etc. on Google, Clouds, etc. are all varying shades of...

S/Court Verdict Triumph For Democratic, Unity-LP NCC

April 6, 2025

The landmark ruling of the Supreme Court delivered yesterday over the Labour Party (LP) leadership crisis has been hailed as a significant victory not only for the party but also for Nigeria’s democracy. The ruling saw the removal of Julius Abure as national chairman of the Labour Party. In a statement celebrating the historic judgement...

Trump Hits Ghana with New Tariffs after Comments from VP

April 6, 2025

n a unilateral U.S. action, new tariffs of 10% on Ghanaian goods have been imposed and are alleged to be directly related to Ghana’s Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang recent scathing comments on U.S. aid cuts. This came after she openly criticized cuts in U.S. aid, prompting a biting response from Mr. Trump, who is...

President Mahama to Swear in New IGP, COP Yohuno

March 14, 2025

President John Dramani Mahama is set to swear in the newly appointed Inspector General of Police (IGP), COP Christian Tetteh Yohuno, today, March 14. This comes after the unexpected removal of Dr. George Akuffo Dampare from his post, as part of ongoing discussions around security sector reforms under the current administration. Dr. Dampare’s dismissal has...