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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...

Full text: Ghana signs MoU with Zambia for visa-free entry

President John Mahama has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Ghana and Zambia to allow visa-free travel for holders of...

Lordina Mahama holds tete-a-tete with Zambian First Lady

First Lady Mrs Lordina Dramani Mahama on Thursday held an inspiring meeting with her Zambian counterpart, Mrs Mutinta Hichilema, in what was a display...

Ghana, Zambia sign visa-free travel agreement for all passport holders

President John Dramani Mahama has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Ghana and Zambia, allowing visa-free travel for holders of...

Otumfuo Osei Tutu II receives warm welcome from Ghana’s High Commission in South Africa

Ghana’s High Commissioner to South Africa, Benjamin Anani Quashie, together with staff of the Ghana High Commission in Pretoria, accorded a warm and dignified...

Gunmen reportedly kill dozens in Nigeria, US military deployment confirmed

Dozens of people have been killed by unidentified gunmen in a ferocious attack on two villages in Nigeria's western state of Kwara, local lawmaker...

President Mahama begins three-day state visit to Zambia

President John Dramani Mahama is set to arrive in Zambia for a three-day state visit at the invitation of Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema. The Ghanaian...

South Sudan’s leader sacks aides after dead man appointed

South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir has sacked two senior aides following an embarrassing situation where he appointed a dead man to serve on a...

Son of Muammar Gaddafi assassinated in Libya

Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, the most prominent son of former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, has been killed in Libya, according to officials and local media. Saif...

Cholera kills 12 in Mozambique within 24 hours, as cases spike in Malawi

Mozambique has recorded 12 deaths from cholera in the last 24 hours, as well as 135 new cases, according to official data released on...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Vice President deepens ties at Guinea Presidential inauguration

Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has represented Ghana at the investiture ceremony of Guinea’s President-elect, Mamadi Doumbouya, in Conakry, as part of efforts...

India to expand scholarship schemes for Ghana and other African countries

Efforts are ongoing to expand further scholarship opportunities for Ghana and other African nationals seeking to train in India. That’s according to India’s Council for...

Uganda’s president heads for victory as his main rival cries foul

Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni has taken a commanding lead in Thursday's presidential election - well ahead of his main challenger Bobi Wine, whose party...

Ghana to admit Burkina Faso students to public tertiary institutions at capped fees

Ghana is set to open its public tertiary institutions to high school graduates from Burkina Faso at capped fees, in a renewed effort to...

Uganda shuts down internet ahead of election, orders rights groups to halt work

Ugandan authorities cut internet access and limited mobile services across the country on Tuesday, two days before an election in which President Yoweri Museveni will stand...