Trump warns ‘whole civilization will die tonight’ after US strikes strategic Iranian island
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent United States President Donald Trump on Tuesday sharply ramped up his threats against the Iranian regime, warning that a “whole civilization will die tonight” unless Tehran meets an 8 p.m. ET (12 a.m. GMT) deadline to reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz. In a series of Tuesday morning […]
Cameroon confirms 16 nationals killed in Ukraine while fighting for Russia
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The government of Cameroon has officially confirmed the deaths of 16 of its nationals who were serving as military contractors for the Russian Federation. This announcement, broadcast on state media Monday evening, represents the first time the Central African nation has publicly addressed the involvement of its citizens […]
IMANI petitions President Mahama over alleged breaches in State Insurance Procurement
BY: ASHIADEY DOTSE Policy think tank IMANI Africa has petitioned President John Dramani Mahama over what it describes as growing legal and procurement risks in how state institutions select insurance providers. According to Joynews, the group is warning that recent changes in insurance placements may be sidestepping Ghana’s procurement laws. In a petition dated March […]
Dodowa–Afienya–Dawhenya road project hits 35% completion, ahead of schedule
By Ashiadey Dotse The Ministry of Roads and Highways has announced that Work on the reconstruction of the Dodowa–Afienya–Dawhenya road and selected town roads is progressing steadily, with the project now 35% complete and ahead of schedule. The Ministry of Roads and Highways says the project, which began on December 5, 2025, is expected to […]
Minority raises concerns over alleged LGBTQ provisions in constitutional review
By Amoako Kwame The Minority in Parliament (NPP) has raised concerns over the ongoing constitutional review process, alleging that recommendations within the review report could facilitate the introduction of LGBTQ-related concepts into Ghana’s Constitution. Speaking to the media at a press conference held at the New Patriotic Party headquarters on April 7, 2026, the Member […]
Working from home is linked to higher fertility – New study finds
Do people have more children if they work from home? The simple answer is yes. A recent study finds that working from home is linked to higher fertility. In other words, among working people, more time at home means more births. Across 38 countries, including those in Europe, estimated lifetime fertility is higher by 0.32 […]
UN report exposes substantiated sexual abuse involving foreign forces in Haiti
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent A recent United Nations report has detailed four substantiated cases of sexual exploitation and abuse involving personnel from the Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission in Haiti. These findings surface as the Kenyan-led and U.S.-backed mission transitions into a broader military mandate. The allegations implicate forces sent to stabilize […]
There are phony friendships in the music industry – Camidoh
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Ghanaian musician Raphael Camidoh Kofi Attachie, known in the music industry as Camidoh, has spoken about the challenges of forming genuine friendships in the music industry. In an interview on Hitz FM today, he said most relationships in the industry are not genuine, advising artists to keep to themselves due to […]
Dozens killed as Angola flood death toll rises
Dozens of people have died from floods following heavy rains in recent days in the Angolan capital, Luanda, and other areas across the country. Emergency services have reported at least 29 deaths in Luanda and the central city of Benguela, with more than 34,000 people affected. The flooding also damaged thousands of homes and public […]
BoG Governor reaffirms Cedi stability at Kwahu Business Forum
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama, has reaffirmed the stability of the Ghana cedi, describing it as “stable and under control” amid improving macroeconomic conditions. Speaking at the Kwahu Business Forum Governor’s Roundtable on Sunday, April 5, Dr Asiama noted that decisive monetary measures taken in 2025 have helped restore […]
Minority accuses government of delaying LGBTQ bill
By Sarah Baafi The Minority Caucus in Parliament has accused the government of deliberately delaying the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, raising concerns about what it describes as a lack of urgency and commitment to its passage. Addressing a press conference, the Assin South Member of Parliament and Ranking Member on Parliament’s Defence […]
Peter Piot co-chairs Mahama’s 18-member panel tasked to reform global health architecture and governance
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Ghana’s President, Mr. John Dramani Mahama, as part of his Chancery of the Accra Reset Initiative, an African health and economic sovereignty project, has announced the establishment of a high-level 18-member panel tasked with reforming the global health architecture and governance. The panel, co-chaired by a Professor of Global Health and former […]
Plan to scrap presidential elections puts Zimbabweans at loggerheads
Fears are growing in opposition circles in Zimbabwe that the ruling Zanu-PF party is making a new grab for power as it presses ahead with constitutional amendments aimed at giving parliament – rather than voters – the right to elect the president and to extend his term from five to seven years. “This is a […]
Wireless Festival cancelled after Kanye West blocked from coming to UK
Wireless Festival has been cancelled after headliner Kanye West was blocked from coming to the UK. The government refused West’s permission to travel to the UK after a backlash to his planned set at the London festival this summer. The Home Office told the BBC the rapper made an application to travel to the UK […]
