South Africa and Israel expel each other’s envoys in diplomatic row
Source: BBC South Africa has expelled Israel’s top diplomat in the country for “violating diplomatic norms”, a move that prompted Israel to kick out a South African envoy in retaliation. The diplomatic row started when South Africa’s foreign affairs ministry declared Ariel Seidman, chargé d’affaires at the Israeli embassy, persona non grata and gave him […]
NPP flagbearer election underway as 211,849 delegates vote nationwide
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Voting has commenced across the country as the New Patriotic Party (NPP) holds its presidential primary to select a flagbearer for the 2028 general elections. Polling centres opened early Saturday morning in several constituencies, including Odododiodioo, Adentan, Madina, Ablekuma South and North, Weija-Gbawe, Dome Kwabenya, Okaikwei Central, Ayawaso North, Teshie, […]
211,849 delegates vote in NPP presidential primary
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei A total of 211,849 delegates of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) are voting on Saturday, January 31, 2026, in a nationwide presidential primary to elect the party’s flagbearer ahead of the next general election. The exercise is being conducted simultaneously at 333 polling centres across the country and will determine […]
Bono PURC rallies utility providers in Bono to raise service standards and rebuild public trust
By Daniel Donkor The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has called on electricity and water service providers in the Bono Region to accelerate improvements in service delivery and take deliberate steps to restore consumer confidence, cautioning that recent tariff increases will significantly raise public expectations in the year ahead. Addressing a strategic stakeholder engagement in […]
West African leaders agree on framework to strengthen regional security
By Hannah Dadzie West African leaders have agreed on a far-reaching framework to strengthen regional security cooperation, as a High-Level Consultative Conference on Regional Cooperation and Security ended in Accra with a strong call to move from dialogue to action. The two-day meeting, held from January 29 to 30, 2026, brought together Heads of State […]
President Mahama urges West Africa to rebuild trust and unite against terrorism
By Hannah Dadzie President John Dramani Mahama has urged West African states to rebuild trust and forge a renewed framework for security cooperation, warning that fragmentation among neighbours is weakening the region’s response to terrorism and violent extremism. Speaking at a high-level consultative conference in Accra, President Mahama said the deteriorating security situation, underscored by […]
Salaries of 2,563 public sector workers temporarily suspended after headcount exercise
The Controller and Accountant General’s Department (CAGD) has announced the temporary suspension of the January 2026 salaries for 2,563 government employees following their failure to participate in the nationwide headcount exercise conducted in 2025 by the Ghana Audit Service. In a statement issued on the matter, the CAGD confirmed that January 2026 salaries have been […]
Media key to eliminating Neglected Tropical Diseases – REMAPSEN President
By: Abraham Donkor The President of the Africa Media Network for the Promotion of Health and Environment (REMAPSEN), Mr. Bamba Youssouf, has stressed that the fight against Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) cannot be won without the active and sustained involvement of the media. Speaking at the opening session of the 4th REMAPSEN Media Forum on […]
Ghana welcomes Air Tanzania as new direct route strengthens Pan-African ties
Ghana has marked a significant milestone in Pan-African integration with the launch of a new direct Air Tanzania route connecting Accra to Tanzania, a move expected to boost tourism, trade and cultural exchange between West and East Africa. The Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Dzifa Gomashie, joined the Minister for Transport, Joseph Bukari […]
Three reasons for the record rise in gold prices, and one why they are falling
SOURCE: BBC Gold prices have reached record highs recently, with investors piling money into the safe haven asset amid rising global political uncertainty. The metal surged past the $5,000 (£3,646) per ounce mark for the first time on Monday and briefly hit $5,500. Silver and platinum prices also saw similar rises. All have since fallen sharply after […]
Mali lawmaker jailed in Ivory Coast for insulting president
A Malian lawmaker has been jailed in neighbouring Ivory Coast for three years for insulting the 84-year-old Ivorian leader, who recently won a fourth term in office. Mamadou Hawa Gassama, who serves in the transitional parliament set up by Mali’s junta, was arrested last July while on a trip to Ivory Coast. Prosecutors said he […]
UK and China forge closer ties as leaders meet in Beijing
STORY BY: SAMUEL AYAMMAH. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s official visit to China has marked a significant step forward in relations between the two nations. Meeting with President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, Starmer emphasized the importance of building a long-term and consistent comprehensive strategic partnership. The talks focused […]
Catherine O’Hara, star of Schitt’s Creek and Home Alone, dies at 71
Canadian-American actress, comedian and screenwriter Catherine O’Hara, best known for her roles in the movies Home Alone and Beetlejuice and TV series Schitt’s Creek, has died aged 71. Her death was confirmed to the BBC by her manager. Most recently, she acted in Apple TV’s The Studio and HBO’s The Last of Us. Among the […]
CAF President vows to protect integrity of African football after AFCON final
By: Belinda Nketia The Confederation of African Footbal (CAF), President Dr. Patrice Motsepe has pledged to uphold the integrity, reputation, and global competitiveness of African football following controversial incidents at the AFCON Morocco 2025 final. Dr. Patrice Motsepe said he was “extremely disappointed” by the events that marred the championship match and vowed that CAF […]
