Cameroon’s President Paul Biya to get deputy for first time in 43-year rule
Cameroon’s President Paul Biya, the world’s oldest leader, is set to get a vice-president for the first time in his four-decade rule following controversial constitutional changes backed by parliament. Should anything now happen to Biya, 93, the vice-president will automatically step in and complete the term before a new election is held. The position was […]
Assemblies of God calls for peace and renewed faith in Easter message
The General Superintendent of Assemblies of God, Ghana, Rev. Stephen Yenusom Wengam, has called on Christians and the global community to become agents of peace and uphold strong spiritual values as the world celebrates Easter. In his 2026 Easter message, Rev. Wengam described the resurrection of Jesus Christ as the foundation of the Christian faith […]
US arrests relatives of slain Iranian general Qasem Soleimani
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested the niece and grand-niece of the late Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Commander Qasem Soleimani on Friday, April 3, 2026. The high-profile enforcement action followed a decision by Secretary of State Marco Rubio to revoke their lawful permanent resident status. […]
Vice President highlights women’s bank progress, calls for coastal development at Kedzi festival
By: Rachel Quartey and Rukayatu Musah Vice President, Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has reiterated that significant progress has been made toward the establishment of the Women’s Development Bank, aimed at supporting women entrepreneurs across the country. She said the initiative forms part of broader government efforts to promote women’s economic empowerment and address challenges confronting […]
Cambodia unveils statue to honour famous landmine-sniffing rat
A famous mine-clearing rat, who was awarded a gold medal for his heroism, has been commemorated with the world’s first statue dedicated to a landmine-detecting rat. Magawa, who lived to eight years old, sniffed out over 100 landmines and other explosives in Cambodia during his five-year career that started in 2016. A statue of the rodent […]
Understanding SIGA’s Policy of Encouraging Inter-Trading Among Specified Entities
Written By: Prof. Michael Kpessa-Whyte The purpose of this piece is to demonstrate that SIGA’s policy of encouraging inter-trading among certain specified entities is lawful in principle, commercially rational, and fully consistent with its mandate to safeguard and enhance the value of the State’s ownership interests. Among others, the policy derives its legitimacy from Ghana’s […]
Christian Council urges sacrifice, unity and integrity in Easter message
The Christian Council of Ghana has called on Ghanaians to reflect on the true meaning of Easter by embracing sacrifice, forgiveness and integrity for national development. In its Easter message issued on Good Friday, April 3, 2026, the Council urged Christians to reflect deeply on the suffering and crucifixion of Jesus Christ, describing the cross […]
Citizens must have full disclosure of Big Push contracts – Sulemana Braimah
By: Love Wilhelmina Abanonave The Executive Director of the Media Foundation for West Africa, Sulemana Braimah has called for full public disclosure of contracts awarded under government’s Big Push infrastructure programme. He insists that, citizens have the right to know the names of contractors, projects awarded, and total costs involved to ensure transparency and accountability […]
Senegal bans ministers from foreign travel as oil price rise bites
Government ministers in Senegal have been banned from all non-essential foreign travel following the rise in the price of oil resulting from the conflict in Iran, the prime minister has announced. Speaking at a youth rally on Friday, Ousmane Sonko said that the current cost of a barrel of oil was approaching double what had […]
President Mahama calls for emergency cabinet meeting over rising fuel prices
President John Dramani Mahama has called for an emergency cabinet meeting to address the sharp rise in fuel prices, which has been triggered by the ongoing conflict in Iran and the broader Middle East region. Delivering the keynote address on the second day of the Kwahu Business Forum on Saturday, April 4, 2026, President Mahama […]
Mahama unveils 24-Hour Economy incentives as parliament passes Authority Bill
By: Sarah Baafi President John Dramani Mahama has outlined a raft of incentives for businesses under Ghana’s proposed 24-hour economy initiative, following Parliament’s passage of the 24-Hour Economy Authority Bill. Speaking at the Kwahu Business Forum, the President revealed that the government is moving swiftly to operationalise the policy, including setting up offices and recruiting […]
No plan, no future – Vanderpuye slams Black Stars’ post-2014 decay
By Kwame Bediako Former Sports Minister, Edwin Nii Lante Vanderpuye has sounded the alarm on Ghana’s Black Stars, pinning their slide on a glaring absence of succession planning after the 2014 World Cup. Speaking on Citi Sports, the former Sports Minister blasted: “The team we built for the 2014 World Cup had reached its peak […]
Semenyo hails defensive steel and killer instinct in City’s 4-0 Liverpool rout
By Kwame Bediako Ghanaian star Antoine Semenyo credited Manchester City’s razor-sharp defense and ruthless attack for their stunning 4-0 demolition of Liverpool in the FA Cup quarter-final on April 4, 2026. The winger, who bagged City’s third goal in the 50th minute via a pinpoint Rayan Cherki assist, lit up TNT Sports post-match: “The team […]
16 Kenyans missing in Russia after army recruitment for Ukraine war
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The Kenyan government is grappling with a growing crisis as sixteen citizens remain missing within the Russian Federation. Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi confirmed the spike in disappearances during a briefing to a Senate committee on Thursday, April 2, 2026. The number of unaccounted nationals rose from ten […]
