Ghana has been invited to join the implementation of the Ukrainian Peace Formula, a ten-point plan meant to bring the Russia-Ukraine war to an end. Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in a meeting with his Ghanaian counterpart, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, on the sidelines of the 2024 World Economic Forum (WEF), in Davos, Switzerland, said Ghana’s […]
The United States is committed to deepening and strengthening partnerships across Africa, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Monday, kicking off a four-nation tour on the continent to signal Washington’s interests there despite ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine. Blinken starts his fourth African trip this week, visiting Cabo Verde, Cote d’Ivoire, […]
The European Union sanctioned six Sudanese entities Monday for their involvement in the ongoing conflict in Sudan, where the regular army (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have been fighting since April. According to a statement issued by the Council of the EU and the European Council, the entities are “responsible for supporting activities […]
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced a decree Monday that could grant Ukrainian citizenship to foreigners fighting in Ukraine against Russia. The legislation was introduced Monday on the anniversary of Ukraine’s Day of Unity, commemorating the unification in 1919 of western and eastern Ukraine, which has faced numerous invasions over its long history. Thousands of foreigners […]
Voters in New Hampshire head to the polls on Tuesday, as Donald Trump faces his last remaining Republican opponent, Nikki Haley, in a primary election. Former US President Trump is hoping to deliver a knockout blow to the ex-South Carolina governor’s campaign. Ms Haley hopes New Hampshire’s bloc of independent voters will help her pull […]
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Friday, January 19, approved Ghana’s $600 million second tranche for the implementation of the country’s Post COVID-19 Programme for Economic Growth (PC-PEG). This comes following a successful completion of the first review of the $3 billion three-month Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement, and a week […]
Antonio Guterres, the United Nations (UN) Secretary-General, has called for deep reforms to the global governance architecture to help in rebuilding trust among nations. “The institutions and frameworks of global governance, from the Security Council to the Bretton Woods system, were created 80 years ago. “We cannot build a future for our grandchildren with a […]
African leaders have condemned Israel’s military campaign in Gaza, urging an immediate end to the ongoing conflict that disproportionately affects civilians. The criticism was during a conference in Uganda, hosted by the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), a coalition of 120 states that do not align formally with any major power bloc. The President of the United […]
An International Monetary Fund team is currently in Cairo to discuss Egypt’s $3 billion IMF loan and reform program, an IMF spokesperson said on Friday amid discussions about additional funding to ease the country’s Gaza war-related stresses. The spokesperson said in an emailed statement to Reuters that the team, led by IMF Egypt Mission Chief […]
Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi was sworn in for a second five-year term on Saturday after a landslide victory his opponents have refused to recognise due to widespread irregularities over the December general election. Authorities have acknowledged there were issues but dismissed allegations the vote was stolen. The fractious standoff echoes previous electoral disputes that fuelled unrest […]
