Ukraine Conflict: Putin Tells Russians Security Is Non-Negot...
Vladimir Putin - Russia President
President Vladimir Putin has insisted that Russia's interests and security are non-negotiable, amid reports of more Russian troops moving closer towards Ukraine's borders.
Mr Putin gave a video address, hours after US President Joe Biden warned of ... Read More
Hannah Tetteh Appointed Special UN Envoy For Horn Of Africa
Ms Hannah Tetteh
Former Foreign Affairs Minister, Hannah Serwaa Tetteh has been named by the United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres to be his Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa.
She succeeds Parfait Onanga-Anyanga of Gabon to whom the Secretary-General reiterates his ... Read More
Let’s Deal With Barriers, Stigma Against PWDs – Norw...
The Norwegian Ambassador to Ghana, Ms Ingrid Mollestad, has called for greater commitment at both national and global levels to deal with barriers, stigma and discrimination against persons with disabilities (PWDs).
She said PWDs, who make up about 15 per cent ... Read More
Russia Steadily Rebuilding Presence In Africa
Russia has drawn the world’s attention with its aggressive stance toward Ukraine. The former Soviet power has been rebuilding ties with Africa more quietly, strengthening economic and military cooperation, but also raising Western concerns about its tactics and goals there.
Russian ... Read More
Gold Mining Site Blast Reportedly Kills 59 In Burkina Faso
A strong explosion near a gold mining site in southwestern Burkina Faso killed 59 people and injured more than 100 others Monday, the national broadcaster and witnesses reported.
The provisional toll was provided by regional authorities following the blast in the ... Read More
Covid: Australia’s Border Reopens To International Vis...
Australia has reopened its international border for the first time in nearly two years, bringing joyful family reunions and a boost to tourism.
The country imposed some of the world's strictest travel bans after shutting itself off in March 2020 due ... Read More
US Begins Counter-terrorism Training In Africa Amid Upheaval...
The United States' yearly counter-terrorism training program for African forces began on Sunday in Ivory Coast at a time of upheaval in which Islamist fighters control large areas, coups are on the rise and French forces are winding down.
The training ... Read More
Ethiopia Starts Generating Power From River Nile dam
A controversial Ethiopian dam on the Blue Nile river began generating electricity for the first time on Sunday, according to state TV.
The $4.2bn (£3.8bn) dam, located in the western Benishangul-Gumuz region, has been a source of contention between Ethiopia, Egypt ... Read More
The Queen Tests Positive For Covid
Queen Elizabeth II
The Queen has tested positive for Covid, Buckingham Palace has said.
The palace said the monarch is experiencing "mild cold-like symptoms" but expects to continue "light duties" at Windsor over the coming week.
"She will continue to receive medical attention ... Read More
The European Union Funds Humanitarian Assistance After The E...
In response to the large blast that killed at least 17 civilian and affected around 3,300 people inGhana on 20 January 2022, the EU contributes over 582,000 Ghanaian Cedis (€ 80 000) to assistthe most affected people.The funds will directly ... Read More