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Africa’s youth bulge a ‘defining moment’ that requires urgent action – NYA CEO

Africa’s rapidly growing youth population presents both a historic opportunity and a significant risk if not properly managed, Chief Executive Officer of the National...

Ghanaian jailed in UK for processing ‘koobi’ from his residential flat

Watford Borough Council has successfully secured a conviction following a lengthy and complex two-year investigation into illegal fish processing taking place in a residential...

Plan to scrap presidential elections puts Zimbabweans at loggerheads

Fears are growing in opposition circles in Zimbabwe that the ruling Zanu-PF party is making a new grab for power as it presses ahead...

Mahama’s push for visa-free Africa reflects Nkrumah’s Pan-African vision – Tanko-Computer

The Deputy Director of Elections and Information Technology for the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC), Rashid Tanko-Computer, has said President John Dramani Mahama’s push...

Zimbabwean President Mnangagwa departs Ghana after state visit [Photos]

The President of the Republic of Zimbabwe, Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa, has departed Accra following the conclusion of his state visit to Ghana. He left the...

Ablakwa clarifies Ghana’s free visa policy for Africans

Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has explained that Ghana’s newly announced visa-free entry for African nationals should not be misunderstood as open,...

Mahama urges stronger Ghana–Zimbabwe ties across key sectors

President John Dramani Mahama has urged deeper collaboration between Ghana and Zimbabwe in areas such as trade, mining, agriculture, and energy, as both nations...

DR Congo declares public holiday after historic World Cup qualification

The government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo has declared Wednesday, April 1, 2026, a nationwide public holiday to celebrate the national football...

Senegal president backs new anti-LGBT law banning ‘promotion’

Senegal's president has approved a bill doubling the maximum prison term for same-sex sexual acts to 10 years and criminalising any ​efforts to promote...

Ghana to host Zimbabwe President Mnangagwa on three-day state visit

Ghana is set to host the President of Zimbabwe, Emmerson Mnangagwa, on a three-day state visit from April 1 to April 3, 2026, aimed...

Ghana, Burkina Faso reaffirm commitment to stronger bilateral trade ties amid tomato export challenges

The Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, held a bilateral meeting with the Ambassador of Burkina Faso, who led the country’s delegation,...

Akufo-Addo to lead ECOWAS election observers for Benin’s high-stakes presidential transition

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has officially appointed former Ghanaian President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to head its Electoral Observation Mission...

West Africa pushes regulatory harmonisation to scale up vaccine manufacturing

West African countries are deepening the use of regional regulatory frameworks to fast-track biomanufacturing and reduce dependence on imported vaccines. This was a key focus...

South Africa rejects US pressure to distance itself from Iran

South Africa has no reason to cut ties with Iran, ​its director general of foreign affairs said, after the new U.S. ambassador was quoted as...

Mahama calls for greater investment in Africa’s energy sector after LPG vessel commissioning

President John Dramani Mahama has called for increased investment and stronger collaboration in Africa’s energy sector following the commissioning of the LPG vessel MT...

President Mahama, President Lee Jae Myung strengthen Ghana–Korea ties with three strategic MoUs

Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama held high-level bilateral talks with President Lee Jae Myung of the Republic of Korea today, reaffirming the historic and...

‘Massive’ numbers killed by gunmen in latest Nigeria attack, senator tells BBC

A Nigerian senator has told the BBC that "massive" numbers of civilians were killed by armed men who attacked their village in Borno state...

Three Nigerian doctors suspended over death of Chimamanda Adichie’s son

Nigeria's medical council has provisionally suspended the director of a private hospital and two other doctors following the death of the 21-month-old son of...

Africa could become a safe haven for refugees if Middle East conflict escalates – International relations analyst

Dr Nana Yaw Mireku, an international relations analyst, has warned that Ghana and other African countries could see an influx of refugees if the...

Ivory Coast unsold cocoa stocks set to soar if price standoff persists

Ivory Coast will have accumulated about 200,000 metric tons of unsold cocoa by the end of March, when its main crop concludes, unless the...

Ghana climbs to 8th richest in Africa under Mahama – Labour Minister

The Minister for Labour, Jobs and Employment, Rashid Pelpuo, has stated that Ghana’s economic standing on the continent has strengthened significantly under President John...

Ghana serves Togo arbitration notice over maritime boundary dispute

The Government of Ghana has formally notified the Government of Togo of its decision to seek international arbitration to delimit the maritime boundary between...

Bawumia condemns killing of Ghanaian traders in Burkina Faso

The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has expressed shock over the killing of Ghanaian traders in a terrorist attack...

Mahama pushes urgent rollout of Pan-African payment system at AU Summit

President John Dramani Mahama has renewed calls for the immediate establishment of a Pan-African payment and settlement system, warning that Africa cannot achieve true...

Kenyans drop flowers for Valentine’s bouquets of cash; not everyone is impressed

For as long as many residents of Nairobi can remember, the Kenyan capital has been awash with red every 14 February. On Valentine's Day, people...

Mahama elected AU First Vice Chair

President John Dramani Mahama has been elected First Vice Chairperson of the African Union (AU) as Burundi’s President Évariste Ndayishimiye officially assumes the rotating...

Kenya’s border with Somalia set to re-open after almost 15 years

Kenya's border with Somalia will reopen in April, almost 15 years after it shut because of attacks by the Islamist militant group al-Shabab, President...

Bid launched to extend Zimbabwe president’s term in office

Zimbabwe's cabinet has approved draft legislation that would allow President Emmerson Mnangagwa, 83, to extend his stay in office until at least 2030. Presidents would...

Quantum Science is key to Africa’s future – Education Minister

Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has underscored the critical role of quantum science and innovation in shaping global development, stressing that education remains the...

Egypt plans $1bn Red Sea marina, hotel development

Egypt announced plans on Monday for a new $1 billion marina, hotel, and housing development on the Red Sea to boost the region's tourism...

Gunmen kill 3 people, abduct Catholic priest and several others in northern Nigeria

Gunmen killed three people and abducted a Catholic priest during an early morning attack on the clergyman's residence in northern Nigeria's Kaduna state,...

South Africa to withdraw its troops from UN peacekeeping mission in Congo

South Africa will withdraw its troops from the United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo, President Cyril Ramaphosa's office said in...

Zambia scraps taxes on Fugu from Ghana for personal use following social media drama

The Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) has issued a comprehensive clarification on the tax status of imported Fugu—traditional handwoven smocks from northern Ghana—after a wave of...

Mahama saves lady from falling at Zambia summit [Watch]

The quick intervention of President John Mahama saved a lady from falling off the stage during what was meant to be a routine photo...

Mahama showcases Ghana Gold Board model to Zambian Parliament

President John Dramani Mahama on Thursday shared Ghana’s experience with the Ghana Gold Board (Goldbod) with the Zambian National Assembly, highlighting its role in...

Stop begging, take charge of our future – Mahama tells Africa

President John Dramani Mahama has urged African countries to break away from long-standing dependence on foreign aid, insisting that the continent must take responsibility...

Ghana, Zambia sign Air Services deal to enable direct flights

Ghana and Zambia have signed a bilateral air services agreement to allow direct flights between the two countries, a move expected to boost trade,...

Zambia to ‘order more fugu’ after Mahama outfit sparks online buzz

President of Zambia, Hakainde Hichilema, jokingly announced that his country would be placing orders for more Ghanaian fugu, following days of animated social media...

AfCFTA will fail Africa’s youth without free movement of talent – NYA CEO Osman Ayariga

The National Youth Authority (NYA) CEO, Osman Abdulai Ayariga, has warned that the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) could fall short of its...

Zimbabwe’s Mugabe latest former African leader to be mentioned in Epstein files

Zimbabwe's ex-President Robert Mugabe may have had financial ties with Jeffrey Epstein, according to the latest batch of files related to the convicted US...