The President of the ECOWAS Court of Justice, Justice Ricardo Cláudio Monteiro Gonçalves, has called for greater inclusivity, accessibility, and transparency in the delivery of justice across West Africa. Speaking at the opening of a three-day Sensitization Outreach Programme in Lagos, he reaffirmed the Court’s commitment to making justice more responsive to the needs of […]
Rwanda announced on Sunday that it is holding talks with the Trump administration on a possible deal to receive immigrants deported from the United States. Rwandan Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe told the state broadcaster Rwanda TV that discussions were “in the early stages”, according to Reuters. “It has not yet reached a stage where we can say exactly how things will […]
Ghana’s current account surplus, a vital economic buffer, is projected to decline by 3 per cent in 2025, according to ratings agency Fitch. The contraction is linked to the United States’ decision to cut aid to the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) by 90 per cent. Fitch noted that international aid is a […]
Gabon on Saturday, May 3, returned to constitutional rule following the successful inauguration of President General Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema as the fourth leader of the Central African nation. He will be serving for a seven-year term. The historic colourful inauguration of President Nguema, which took place at the Gabonese national Sports Stadium in Libreville, […]
The Togolese leader, Faure Gnassingbé, has been sworn in as “President of the Council of Ministers” – a new post which is the highest office in the government’s executive branch and has no official term limits. This follows constitutional reform that ended presidential elections, and introduced a parliamentary system. The opposition said the change was […]
The German Federal Police, through the German Embassy, has donated a 62-seater Eicher Skyline bus to the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) to enhance its operations and improve mobility. The donation forms part of a broader collaboration between the GIS and the German government, aimed at enhancing border security, migration management, and capacity development. Donation At […]
In a move towards bolstering food security and economic development, Australia has intensified its engagement with Ghana’s agricultural sector. At a high-level meeting held recently, the Australian High Commissioner to Ghana, Berenice Owen-Jones formally congratulated the Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku on his recent appointment, emphasising the vital role agriculture plays in sustaining […]
Burkina Faso junta leader, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, has expressed deep gratitude to citizens and pan-African supporters worldwide for their solidarity in the country’s ongoing fight against imperialism and neo-colonialism. In a powerful message delivered on Wednesday, April 30, Traoré acknowledged the global demonstrations held in support of his government’s vision for a sovereign and self-determined […]
The Lebanese Community in Ghana have awarded scholarhips to some eight (8) brilliant law students at the Ghana School of Law, Makola for the 2024/2025 academic year. This year’s edition saw an expansion in the scheme to enroll Part 1 (first year students) unto the programme. Until now, only Part 2 students at the school […]
Thousands of white South Africans, predominantly Afrikaners aged between 25 and 45, have expressed interest in relocating to the United States following a recent executive order by President Donald Trump. The order offers refugee status to those claiming racial discrimination in South Africa, particularly in light of new land reform laws allowing expropriation without compensation. […]
