Private jet carrying eight crashes in Maine
SOURCE: BBC A private jet carrying eight people has crashed while taking off from Bangor International Airport in the US state of Maine, aviation authorities have said. The Bombardier Challenger 600 went down at around 19:45 local time (00:45 GMT on Monday), the Federal Aviation Administration said, but the fate and identities of those on […]
Africa marks 40 years of the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights with call to defend human rights
As Africa marks the 40th anniversary of the entry into force of the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights, human rights advocates and media leaders across the continent are calling for renewed and concrete action to protect fundamental freedoms, particularly freedom of expression and the safety of journalists. The African Charter, which entered into […]
CEIIF 2026 heads to Zambia for strategic energy and infrastructure engagements
The first segment of the Continental Energy and Infrastructure Investment Forum (CEIIF) 2026 will be hosted in Zambia from 2nd to 5th February 2026, marking a historic milestone for the Forum, underscoring its expanding pan-African reach, relevance and strategic impact. The CEIIF 2026 Zambia Programme will comprise two days of high-level structured business-to-government engagements, followed by […]
Pakistan mall fire death toll jumps to 67
SOURCE: BBC NEWS The death toll in a fire which engulfed a shopping centre in Pakistan has climbed to 67, police have confirmed. Police say 77 people are currently reported as missing by their families following the fire at Gul Plaza, in Pakistan’s largest city Karachi, on Saturday evening. But the scale of the damage […]
World Bank Group opens its first office in Qatar
SOURCE: EURONEWS The World Bank Group officially opened its new office in Doha on Sunday, marking a significant step in its growing partnership with Qatar and reinforcing the country’s expanding role in global development and finance. The Doha office will serve as a regional hub for collaboration between the World Bank Group and Qatari institutions, […]
People cling to treetops as ‘worst floods in a generation’ sweep Mozambique
SOURCE: BBC Tens of thousands of people in Mozambique are being rescued as rising waters continue to devastate the southern African nation – the worst flooding in a generation. Teams from Brazil, South Africa and the UK have been helping with life-saving rescue operations. “For me, this is the first time I have experienced a […]
Hundreds of thousands without power as winter storm hits US
Hundreds of thousands of households in the US have no power as a major storm rolls across the country, which is also leading to flight cancellations and road closures. Snow, ice and freezing rain are creating “life threatening” conditions stretching from Texas to New England that could last for several days, according to the National […]
Gold tops $5,000 for first time ever, adding to historic rally
SOURCE: BBC The price of gold has risen above $5,000 (£3,659) an ounce for the first time ever, extending a historic rally that saw the precious metal jump by more than 60% in 2025. It comes as tensions between the US and NATO over Greenland have added to growing concerns about financial and geopolitical uncertainty. […]
Kenya’s ex-deputy president alleges assassination attempt in church attack
SOURCE: BBC Prominent Kenyan opposition figure Rigathi Gachagua has alleged there was an attempt on his life during a Sunday church service. Gachagua, who was sacked as deputy president in an impeachment trial in 2024, claimed a gang of rogue police officers had attacked the church in Othaya in the central county of Nyeri, using […]
FAGA identified as vital link in Ghana–France cooperation
By: Rachel Kakraba and Grace Mensah French Ambassador to Ghana, Diarra Dime Labille, has underscored the importance of French Alumni Ghana Association, FAGA, to nation building stating the network remains a formidable link between France and Ghana. She noted that the association continues to serve as an ambassador of bilateral cooperation between the two countries. “We […]
Ashanti Campaign Team optimistic of Dr. Bawumia’s victory on Saturday
By Nicholas Osei-Wusu With less than a week for Ghana’ s biggest opposition party, NPP to elect its Flagbearer ahead of 2028 Presidential election, the Campaign Team of Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, one of the front runners in the contest, is highly hopeful of a convincing win for the former Vice President. According to the Campaign […]
Higher VAT threshold to ease burden on small businesses – GRA
SOURCE: GNA The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has announced an increase in the Value Added Tax (VAT) registration threshold from GH¢200,000 to GH¢750,000 per annum. The move aims to reduce the compliance burden on micro and small businesses operating within the informal sector. Mr David Lartey Quarcoopome, Chief Revenue Officer of the GRA and Projects […]
VAT Reforms to lower prices, boost compliance – GRA
SOURCE: GNA The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has said that comprehensive reforms to the Value Added Tax (VAT) regime are expected to lower prices, improve compliance, and support government’s GH¢225 billion revenue target for 2026. Mr Thomas T. K. Agorsor, Head of the Domestic Tax Revenue Division (DTRD) Free Zones Office, and Mr David Lartey […]
Ghana to integrate Twi, Ewe, Dagbani and Hausa into AI tools
Ghana is poised to deepen the use of indigenous languages in education and digital services, as Twi, Ewe, Dagbani and Hausa are set to be integrated into advanced artificial intelligence tools being developed in partnership with Google. The announcement was made by Ghana’s Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, on Thursday, 22nd January 2026, following a […]
