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Rising prices, mixed messages: Iran war is fraught with political risk for Trump

  • March 10, 2026

President Donald Trump and his administration have so far offered mixed messages and contradictory explanations on the joint US-Israeli military campaign against Iran. And Monday – the 10th day of an operation that has rattled allies and shaken markets – typified this confusion around the war’s timeline and ultimate goals. After a tumultuous morning during […]

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KOICA, WFP review progress of support to Borimaga VSLA

  • March 9, 2026

The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), in collaboration with the World Food Programme (WFP), has conducted a field visit to the Borimaga Women’s Village Savings and Loan Association (VSLA) to assess the progress of a joint initiative aimed at empowering young people with digital skills to improve economic opportunities, food security, and healthier livelihoods. The […]

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U.S. Congresswoman Gwen Moore backs expansion of AGOA

  • March 9, 2026

U.S. Representative for Wisconsin, Gwen Moore, has reaffirmed the Democratic Party’s commitment to expanding the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) in a move that could broaden Ghana’s duty-free access to the United States market. Speaking at Ghana’s 69th Independence Day celebration at the Ghana Embassy in Washington, D.C., Congresswoman Moore expressed strong admiration for […]

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President Mahama to depart Accra on Sunday to South Korea

  • March 9, 2026

President John Dramani Mahama will undertake a working visit to South Korea from 10th to 14th March.  A statement issued by Mr Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the Presidential Spokesman and Minister of State in-charge of Government Communications, said the President would leave Accra on Sunday, March 8th, and is scheduled to hold a bilateral meeting with his South Korean […]

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The curse of presidential term amendments in Africa

  • March 9, 2026

Last week, the Zimbabwean Cabinet approved a draft bill proposing amendments to the country’s Constitution that would extend the presidential term from five years to seven years. The proposal could potentially prolong President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s tenure in office until 2030. The bill reportedly includes additional provisions that would shift the power to elect the president […]

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Belgium becomes eighth creditor to restructure Ghana’s debt

  • March 6, 2026

Ghana has signed a bilateral debt restructuring agreement with Belgium as the government moves closer to completing negotiations with its external creditors following the economic crisis that pushed the country into default between 2022 and 2023. The agreement, concluded in Accra, forms part of a broader programme to restore fiscal stability and restructure Ghana’s external […]