President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening media freedom. A statement issued by Ghana’s Presidency said President Mahama made the remarks at the closing session of the 2025 Paris Peace Forum, which was on Information Integrity and Independent Media. It said Wednesday’s discussion with French President Emmanuel Macron and other leaders […]
President John Dramani Mahama of Ghana and French President, Emmanuel Macron, held extensive bilateral talks at the Élysée Palace on Thursday, discussing security cooperation, economic development, and regional stability on the sidelines of the 2025 Paris Peace Forum. A statement issued by Ghana’s Presidency said the meeting opened on a solemn note, with President Macron […]
Mr. David McAllister, Chair of the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the European Parliament, has urged Ghana and other African nations to carefully assess the long-term implications of their economic partnerships, particularly with global powers like China, while reaffirming the European Union’s (EU) commitment to fair and sustainable cooperation with Africa. Mr. McAllister, speaking at […]
The United Kingdom has passed a new law preventing British citizenship from being automatically reinstated to individuals linked to terrorism, extremism, or serious organised crime, according to gov.uk. The Deprivation of Citizenship Orders Act 2025, which received Royal Assent on October 27, ensures that citizenship will not be restored following a successful appeal until all further […]
Ethiopia is currently negotiating with its creditors to convert commercial loans into concessional loans, which could significantly lower its debt interest rates. During a recent address to parliament, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed stated that the nation’s foreign debt has been reduced to less than $23 billion, prompting a halt on new commercial loan acquisitions. He […]
The Government of Korea has pledged to inject an additional $28 million to support the second phase of the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) project in Ghana. This commitment follows the successful implementation of the first phase of the STEM project, which improved science and mathematics education in junior high schools (JHS) across the […]
President John Dramani Mahama has arrived in Paris, France, to participate in the eighth edition of the Paris Peace Forum. The two-day event, which officially opens today, October 29 2025, is a high-profile gathering that brings together government leaders, international organisations, civil society, experts, and businesses to discuss and foster new alliances to address conflicts, […]
Renowned Nigerian playwright and poet, Professor Wole Soyinka, has disclosed that his United States of America visa has been revoked, meaning he cannot enter the country. Soyinka, a Nobel Laureate, made the revelation on Tuesday, October 28, while addressing journalists at Kongi’s Harvest Gallery, Freedom Park, Lagos Island. “It is necessary for me to hold […]
Sudan’s military chief has confirmed the army’s withdrawal from its last western stronghold of el-Fasher after the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) declared control of the city. In a televised address, Gen Abdel Fattah al-Burhan said he had approved the withdrawal in response to the “systematic destruction and killing of civilians”. He said he had […]
Cameroon’s 92-year-old president has won a controversial eighth term, in a fiercely disputed election. Paul Biya, who is the world’s oldest head of state, won 53.7% of the vote, compared to the 35.2% of opposition leader Issa Tchiroma Bakary, the Constitutional Council declared. Before the announcement, Tchiroma Bakary – a former Biya ally – insisted […]
