For Macron’s Second Term – a Lower Profile In Af...
Five years ago, France's Emmanuel Macron saw big when it came to Africa. Days after his presidential inauguration, he flew to northeastern Mali, meeting with French troops and vowing, alongside his Malian counterpart, Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta, to wage an "uncompromising ... Read More
United States Passes One Million Covid Deaths
The US has passed more than one million Covid-related deaths, says the White House.
President Joe Biden is ordering that flags be flown at half-staff to mark the milestone.
It's the highest official total in the world - although the World Health ... Read More
Over 560 Ukraine National Guard Soldiers Killed In War, Kyiv...
Over 560 soldiers from Ukraine's National Guard, a force that includes the Azov regiment currently holed up in Mariupol's steelworks, have been killed since the war with Russia began, its leader said Wednesday.
Besides the 561 dead, an additional 1,697 troops ... Read More
Mahama condemns killing of Al Jazeera journalist, calls for ...
Former President John Dramani Mahama has urged President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo's administration and the Ghana Police Service to expedite action in bringing the culprits in the murder of journalist Ahmed Hussein Suale to book.
Mr Mahama in a Facebook post ... Read More
Japan Supports Health Sector With $20m Grant
Japan has offered a grant of $20 million to Ghana for the improvement of healthcare delivery in the Northern Region.
Dubbed “Project for the improvement of healthcare system in Northern Region”, it will involve facility development and procurement of equipment for ... Read More
AfDB President Applauds Pokuase Interchange Project
Dr Akinwumi Adesina (left), President of the AfDB, and Kwasi Amoako-Attah (arrowed), Minister of Roads and Highways, at the Pokuase interchange. Picture: BENEDICT OBUOBI
The President of the African Development Bank Group, Akinwumi Adesina, has applauded President Nana Addo Dankwa Akuffo-Addo ... Read More
65th Europe Day Commemorated In Accra
The European Union (EU) has held a reception in Accra to commemorate the 65th Europe Day.
The event, which took place at the EU Ambassador’s Residence yesterday, was on the theme: “65 years of EU-Ghana partnership”.
It was attended by members of ... Read More
Ukraine Cites Gains Pushing Russia Out Of Kharkiv
Ukrainian officials said the country’s forces have made gains in pushing Russian forces out of Kharkiv, a city in northeastern Ukraine that has been under attack since Russia launched its invasion in late February.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy cautiously offered what ... Read More
Ukraine War: Putin Preparing For Long Haul, US Intelligence ...
President Vladimir Putin
Vladimir Putin is preparing for a long war in Ukraine, with even victory in the east potentially not ending the conflict, US intelligence has warned.
The warning comes as fierce fighting continues in the east, where Russia is trying ... Read More
American Boxing Legend Mayweather Visits Nigeria
Floyd Joy Mayweather Jr.
Floyd Mayweather arrived in Nigeria's capital Sunday evening and met with organizers of this week's exhibition match in Dubai as well as boxing fans and journalists.
He held a news conference alongside his opponent in his upcoming match, ... Read More