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Ghana–India trade nears $5bn as bilateral partnership deepens

Bilateral trade between the Republic of Ghana and India has surged to nearly US$5 billion, ahead of an initial five-year roadmap, according to the...

Grief and shock after Indian politician Ajit Pawar killed in plane crash

India's prime minister has led tributes to Ajit Pawar, deputy chief minister of Maharashtra state, who has been killed in a plane crash in...

China trip will bring benefits to UK, Starmer insists, ahead of Xi meeting

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has arrived in China for a three-day visit - the first by a British prime minister in eight years. Sir...

The model who moved to Ghana and wrapped her prosthetic leg in its famous fabric

It was hard to miss the appearance of 33-year-old model and writer Abena Christine Jon'el at a recent major fashion show in Ghana. Walking the...

Facebook-owner Meta to nearly double AI spending this year

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg plans to increase spending on artificial intelligence (AI) projects this year, even as other executives warn of a potential bubble...

South Korea’s former first lady sentenced to 20 months in prison for bribery

It all started with a designer handbag. Then two, then a luxury necklace, and more. Now, it’s ending in jail time for South Korea’s former first lady. Kim Keon...

Menopause linked to Alzheimer’s-like brain changes

The menopause is linked to changes in the brain similar to those seen in Alzheimer's, according to a large UK study. The loss of grey...

Former French senator found guilty of drugging MP

A former French senator has been found guilty of spiking an MP's drink with ecstasy in order to sexually assault her. Joel Guerriau received a...

Nigeria’s president Bola Tinubu ‘in great shape’ after falling at Turkey reception

Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu is "in great shape" despite falling over at a reception ceremony in Turkey, one of his aides has said. Tinubu, 73,...

Gabby Asare Otchere‑Darko to launch visa‑free Africa campaign at APD 2026

Founder and Executive Chairman of the Africa Prosperity Network, Gabby Asare Otchere‑Darko, has announced plans to launch a continent‑wide campaign for visa‑free travel at...

US exit from WHO poses risks to Ghana’s health system – Abuakwa South MP

The Member of Parliament for Abuakwa South, Dr. Kingsley Agyemang, has cautioned that the United States’ withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO) could...

Gold tops $5,000 for first time ever, adding to historic rally

The price of gold has risen above $5,000 (£3,659) an ounce for the first time ever, extending a historic rally that saw the precious...

Analysis: Trump follows through on WHO exit, ending U.S. funding lifeline

The United States has officially withdrawn from the World Health Organization (WHO), following through on an executive order signed by President Donald Trump last...

Hundreds of thousands without power as major winter storm hits US

A dangerous winter storm has swept across the US, leaving at least three people dead and cutting power to hundreds of thousands of homes. Schools...

Mandela’s prison key, sunglasses and shirt can be sold after daughter wins court battle

A South African court has dismissed an appeal by the country's heritage body to stop the sale and export of various artefacts connected to...

Boy, 12, dies from injuries after Sydney shark attack

A young boy who was bitten by a shark in Sydney Harbour last week has died in hospital.  Twelve-year-old Nico Antic had been jumping off...

South Sudan army chief gives soldiers seven days to crush rebellion

The head of South Sudan's armed forces has given soldiers seven days to "crush the rebellion" in the east that is a potential threat...

Ukraine condemns ‘brutal’ Russian strikes ahead of second day of peace talks

Ukraine has condemned a fresh wave of Russian strikes overnight, which killed one person and injured 23 others, as talks with the US aimed...

Political agitation making Ofori-Atta extradition bid a ‘foolish case’ – Tampuli

Member of Parliament for Gushegu, Alhassan Tampuli, has warned that the ongoing domestic political agitation surrounding former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta is undermining Ghana's...

Ghana to open trade office in Nanjing, China in 2026 – Ofosu-Adjare

The Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has announced plans for Ghana to open a new Trade Office in Nanjing, Shandong Province,...

Trump sparks anger over claim NATO troops avoided Afghanistan front line

Donald Trump has sparked fresh outrage in the UK after saying NATO troops stayed "a little off the front lines" during the war in...

US officially exits World Health Organization

The US has officially withdrawn from the World Health Organization (WHO), a year after President Donald Trump announced he was putting an end to America's 78-year-old commitment...

‘Blood was all over’ – victim of Nigeria church abduction describes escape

There was a huge plaster on Sarah Peter's head to staunch the bleeding caused by the blow of a gunman's weapon. Sarah, not her real...

Ghana High Commissioner assures UK-based PhD scholars of action on delayed stipends

Ghana’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Sabah Zita Benson, has assured Ghanaian PhD students studying in the UK that government is taking steps...

Malawi raises fuel prices by more than 40%

Malawi's energy regulator has hiked petrol and diesel prices by more than 40%, marking the second time fuel costs gone up in four months. In...

Seven more countries agree to join Trump’s Board of Peace

Seven countries, including Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Egypt, say they will join US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace, according to a joint statement. They...

I am very hopeful about Ken Ofori-Atta’s return— Ayine

Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, has expressed optimism that former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta will return to Ghana, even as the...

Ofori-Atta’s extradition may be difficult due to his investments in US – Martin Kpebu

Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has thrown his weight behind the ongoing Arise Ghana protest at the United States Embassy in Accra, warning...

Emergency shutdown of Kpeve Headworks to disrupt water supply in parts of Volta Region

Ghana Water Limited (GWL) in the Volta Region has announced an emergency shutdown of the Kpeve Headworks to carry out urgent repairs on its...

Nigeria police deny reports of mass church abductions in north

Police in northern Nigeria say reports that worshippers were abducted on Sunday from churches in Kaduna state were false. In a joint statement with local...

US judge demands proof of extradition as Ofori-Atta stays in ICE detention

Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has been remanded into the custody of the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) following a closed-door immigration...

US court adjourns Ken Ofori-Atta’s immigration case

The immigration case involving Ghana’s former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, has been adjourned to April 27, 2026, as proceedings over his stay in the...

Man who assassinated former Japan leader sentenced to life in prison

The man who killed Japan’s ex-Prime Minister Shinzo Abe with a homemade gun was sentenced to life in prison on Wednesday, public broadcaster NHK reported. The ruling...

U.S. Vice President’s wife Usha Vance announces she is pregnant with fourth child

Usha Vance, the wife of Vice-President JD Vance, has announced she is pregnant with her fourth child. In a post on X, the second lady...

US Immigration Court bars public from Ofori-Atta’s hearing

Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta appeared before a U.S. immigration court in Virginia on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, as authorities continue proceedings regarding his...

Alleged scam mastermind arrested after being exposed by BBC

Cambodian authorities have arrested a prominent businessman featured in a 2023 BBC Eye investigation into alleged online scam operations as part of a wider...

Former NPP Parliamentary Candidate arrested in US for allegedly stabbing wife

Former New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary candidate for Klottey Korle, Valentino Nii Noi Nortey, has been taken into custody in the United States following...

Minerals Commission hosts Tanzanian delegation on regulatory governance

The Minerals Commission has welcomed a high-level technical delegation from the Tanzania Mining Commission for a week-long bilateral exchange programme running from January 19...

Two babies die in incident at unlicensed Jerusalem daycare centre

At least two babies have died and more than 50 other babies and toddlers are being treated at Israeli hospitals after they fell ill...

Benin opposition fails to secure seats in parliamentary election

Benin's political opposition has failed to win any seats in parliament, according to provisional election results released over the weekend, as two parties aligned...