U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in Tel Aviv late Monday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had accepted an American “bridging proposal” on a Gaza cease-fire deal, and that it was now up to Hamas to agree. Meanwhile, a polio vaccination campaign in Gaza is expected to move forward as planned in late […]
Kenya’s new finance minister says some of the proposed taxes that led to weeks of deadly protests earlier this year will be reintroduced through a tax amendment bill as the country struggles to find revenue to pay off debts to lenders including the World Bank, International Monetary Fund and China. The announcement by John Mbadi […]
Five Nordic countries have committed to strengthening relations with Ghana to increase trade and investments with the West African nation. The five countries; Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden, as part of their official visit to Ghana to explore mutually beneficial partnerships, engaged some young entrepreneurs in Accra, on Wednesday, August 14. The engagement was […]
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has described as appropriate the United Nations (UN) Secretary-General’s criticism of the current structure of the Security Council. “It is not just a matter of fairness, but also a necessity for the legitimacy and effectiveness of the UN in maintaining global peace and order,” he noted while delivering a paper […]
Sudan’s government said it will send a delegation to Cairo for discussions with U.S. and Egyptian officials on Monday, keeping open the question of participation in peace talks aimed at ending a 16-month war. The government, controlled by the army which is fighting the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) for control of the country, has […]
The United Nations on Monday condemned the “unacceptable” level of violence becoming commonplace against humanitarian workers, a record 280 of whom were killed worldwide in 2023. And it warned that the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza is potentially fueling even higher numbers of such deaths this year. “The normalization of violence against aid workers and the […]
The Indian High Commission in Ghana has held a flag-hoisting ceremony to commemorate the country’s 78th Independence Day. The anniversary celebration saw the Indian community in the country gather at the Indian House in Accra yesterday to commemorate the day. The flag-hoisting ceremony is an annual event during which Indians all over the world foster […]
African governments have been trying to introduce new taxes — in part to pay off heavy foreign loans — amid economic headwinds that include rising global prices for food and energy. In June, the Kenya government introduced Finance Bill 2024, which sought to collect more money from the public and businesses. The move triggered weeks […]
Preparations are underway for a possible meeting between Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara and his predecessor, Laurent Gbagbo, who now leads the African People’s Party. The two leaders have not met since 2022, and it’s been months since they last communicated. Various envoys are making efforts to facilitate this meeting, which could happen soon. According to […]
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi met with Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud in Cairo on Wednesday to discuss countering terrorism and Somalia’s security. A military corporation protocol was signed between the two countries after discussions. “I support your efforts in combating terrorism, securing the country, and ensuring its stability,” Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi said in […]
