Kenyan court suspends ‘landmark’ US health aid deal over data privacy concerns
A Kenyan court has suspended the implementation of a “landmark” $2.5bn (£1.9bn) health aid deal signed with the US last week over data privacy concerns. It follows a case filed by a consumer rights lobby seeking to stop the alleged transfer and sharing of Kenyans’ personal data under the agreement. The interim ruling now bars […]
More than 30 dead after Myanmar military air strike hits hospital
At least 34 people have died and dozens more are injured after air strikes from Myanmar’s military hit a hospital in the country’s west on Wednesday night, according to ground sources. The hospital is located in Mrauk-U town in Rakhine state, an area controlled by the Arakan Army – one of the strongest ethnic armies […]
Trump launches $1m ‘gold card’ immigration visas
President Donald Trump has launched a scheme offering fast-tracked US visas to wealthy foreigners who can pay at least $1m (£750,000). The card will give buyers a “direct path to Citizenship for all qualified and vetted people. SO EXCITING! Our Great American Companies can finally keep their invaluable Talent,” Trump said on social media on […]
Bulgarians demand government resign in mass protests over corruption
Tens of thousands of Bulgarians joined protests across the country on Wednesday, demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov’s centre-right government over allegations of widespread corruption. In Sofia, protesters gathered on a central square near parliament, government and presidency buildings. Protesters used lasers to project the words “Resignation”, “Mafia Out” and “For Fair Elections” […]
Ghanaian Influencer Abu Trica faces up to 20 years in US prison over $8m romance scam allegations
A popular Ghanaian social media influencer known as Abu Trica, real name Frederick Kumi, could face up to 20 years in prison in the United States after being arrested over his alleged role in a large-scale romance scam that prosecutors say defrauded elderly Americans of more than $8 million (£5.9m). US authorities accuse the 31-year-old […]
VIDEO: President Mahama assents to COVID-19 Health Recovery Levy Repeal Act, 2025
President John Dramani Mahama has officially signed the COVID-19 Health Recovery Levy Repeal Act, 2025 into law, effectively abolishing the levy that was introduced to support the country’s pandemic-related expenditures. President Dramani Mahama signed the COVID-19 Health Recovery Levy Repeal Act, 2025, fulfilling his pledge to abolish the 1% levy imposed after the pandemic. Before […]
Ghana Police Service holds memorial ceremony for 20 personnel lost in line of duty
By: Seth Eyiah The Police Administration has held a flag raising and wreath laying ceremony for the 2025 Police Memorial Day for the tragic passing of 20 personnel in line of duty in 2025 at the NationalPolice Training School at Tesano in Accra. Eight have their names engraved on the Wall of Honour while the […]
Welcome to hell’: Nicolas Sarkozy’s prison memoir published
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy’s book about his 20 days behind bars, titled “A Prisoner’s Diary” (“Le journal d’un prisonnier” in French), hit shelves today. The 216-page long prison memoir (that’s about 11 pages per day of incarceration) describes La Santé prison – where he was incarcerated for criminal association in financing his 2007 campaign with funds […]
Ghana’s Finance Minister announces VAT reward scheme to boost compliance
The Ministry of Finance will next year launch a National Value Added Tax (VAT) “Reward Scheme” designed to incentivise taxpayers and boost compliance. The initiative was announced after Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson engaged the team at the Large Taxpayer Office at the VAT House in Accra, where he reaffirmed his commitment to strengthen […]
Gunfire as rebels target key DR Congo city despite Trump peace deal
Sporadic gunfire and explosions have been reported as M23 rebels advance towards a key city in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, in an offensive that has forced thousands to flee across the border into Burundi. Residents and military sources said soldiers were fleeing the assault on Uvira, the last government-held city in the mineral-rich region. […]
Ukraine ‘ready for elections’ if partners guarantee security, Zelensky says
Ukraine is “ready for elections”, President Volodymyr Zelensky has said, after US President Donald Trump repeated claims Kyiv was “using war” to avoid holding them. Zelensky’s five-year term as president was due to end in May 2024, but elections have been suspended in Ukraine since martial law was declared after Russia’s invasion. Speaking to reporters […]
Sierra Leone: Two teenagers die after being buried alive in illegal gold mine collapse
There is a sense of disbelief in this Sierra Leonean village as people weep in front of the bodies of two teenage boys wrapped in white cloth. The day before, 16-year-old Mohamed Bangura and 17-year-old Yayah Jenneh left their homes in Nyimbadu, in the country’s Eastern Province, hoping to earn a little extra money for […]
Finance Minister urges Circle Tax Officers to uphold discipline and integrity to boost revenue
The Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has charged staff of the Circle Tax Service Centre to recommit themselves to discipline, integrity, and professionalism as Ghana works to meet its domestic revenue targets. During a working visit, Dr. Forson said his purpose was to listen, encourage, and help chart a clear path toward improving […]
Watch Video: Drama in Parliament as Minority protest Kpandai vacancy seat declaration
Parliamentary proceedings were thrown into disarray when the Minority caucus blocked the Majority side after a letter signed and issued by the Clerk to Parliament, declaring the Kpandai Constituency seat vacant was submitted to the Electoral Commission of Ghana (EC). Watch full video here RELATED STORIES Minority disagrees with Parliament decision to declare kandai seat […]
