President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, left Ghana on Tuesday, February 14, 2024, to lead the Ghanaian delegation to attend the Munich Security Conference in Germany. The Munich Security Conference (MSC) is a prominent platform for global discussions on security policy. MSC 2024 aims to reinforce the rules-based international order and counter revisionist tendencies. The event […]
As fighting between military rivals in Sudan rages on, France said on Wednesday that it will host a humanitarian conference in April to provide aid to the country. French Foreign Minister, Stephane Sejourne, told parliamentarians that the Paris gathering would aim to help resolve the “dramatic humanitarian crisis” impacting both Sudan and neighbouring countries. He […]
For how long will South Africa remain a “solid” and “strategic” US partner on the continent? The U.S. State Department terms its relations with the southern African nation as “strong”. However, US congressmen John James and Jared Moskowitz would like the ties to come under review. They introduced a bill in the US House of Representatives on Feb.06 that […]
The World Health Organization says the coming lean season in Sudan could trigger catastrophic levels of hunger and widespread illness and death from infectious disease among a malnourished, famished population. “It has been 10 months since conflict erupted in Sudan, plunging the country into a humanitarian crisis of epic proportions,” said Peter Graaff, acting WHO […]
Senegal’s diversified funding sources mean it could be better placed than some countries to navigate investor concerns sparked by political uncertainty, after President Macky Sall delayed a presidential election, the International Monetary Fund said. A significant portion of Senegal’s funding is on concessional terms, and a planned reduction in issuing more expensive syndicated loans will […]
Malawian President Lazarus Chakwera says the candidacy of Ghana’s foreign minister, Madam Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, for Commonwealth Secretary-General has been “well-received”. President Chakwera, whose country is a member of the Commonwealth, received Madam Botchwey at the presidential palace in the capital, Lilongwe on Monday, and discussed bilateral issues. This includes the foreign minister’s Commonwealth candidature. […]
Ghana is expecting to receive up to $850 million from Switzerland in direct investment, carbon revenues and fees by 2030 as part of the country’s efforts to fight climate change. The amount is due from eight out of 12 projects being developed under an agreement with Switzerland which have reached investment decision points. The Minister […]
Senegal cut mobile internet access on Tuesday ahead of a banned march against the postponement of a presidential election, and rights groups accused the authorities of using overly repressive tactics to stifle widespread opposition to the delay. The abrupt postponement of the Feb. 25 vote to December has plunged Senegal into crisis and intensified a […]
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday urged Senegalese President Macky Sall to restore Senegal’s electoral calendar and timeline for presidential transition, the U.S. State Department said after a call between the two leaders. In the call, Blinken raised “serious concerns” about Senegal’s current political situation following actions to postpone the presidential election. The […]
The United Nations on Tuesday warned against an Israeli ground invasion of Rafah in the Gaza Strip, saying an offensive could “lead to a slaughter” in the southern region of the Palestinian enclave where more than 1 million people are sheltering. Israel says it wants to flush out Hamas militants from hideouts in Rafah and free Israeli […]
