Mali and Burkina Faso say they will bar US citizens from entering their countries in response to a similar move by the Trump administration.
The two West African states were recently placed under full entry restrictions under US Presi…
Love them or hate them, more than half of the world’s population interacts with algorithmic recommendations in some way every day. Algorithmic recommendations play an integral role in how users discover new content across platforms like …
Mariah Carey, the queen of Christmas, has made the Colorado mountain town of Aspen her winter kingdom with her latest photo in a Gucci coat and boots. The singer managed to turn the sidewalk into a high-fashion runway as she celebrated “Al…
Tatiana Schlossberg, the granddaughter of former US President John F Kennedy, has died aged 35.
Her family announced her death in a social media post shared by the John F Kennedy Library Foundation, writing: "Our beautiful Tatiana pas…
Ending energy poverty in Africa requires scalable, reliable and lower-carbon energy systems – and Angola’s accelerating gas agenda is emerging as one of the continent’s most compelling pathways forward. Through projects such as the…
Due to an extraordinary global response of over 134,000 registrations from 214 countries, the submission deadline has been extended.
Nurses worldwide can submit their nominations via www.asterguardians.com
The Aster…
Dominic Calvert-Lewin is an experienced Premier League striker but few would have predicted the impact he has had at Leeds this season.
His goal against Sunderland on Sunday was his seventh in his past six games, after scoring just once…
The Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mustapha Gbande, says the government has shown renewed commitment and energy in the fight against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey.
Speaking on Chann…
The Civil and Local Government Staff Association of Ghana (CLOGSAG) has reminded the government to implement the unique salary structure for its members, despite years of negotiations and signed agreements.
According to the associatio…
Trading in virtual assets such as crypto currency in the country has become legal following the passage of Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) Bill into law by Parliament.
A statement issued by the Securities and Exchange Commissi…
The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) will host a landmark faith and cultural gathering, “Ghana in Praise – One Nation, One Praise,” on Saturday, 3rd January 2026, at 6:00 pm at The Palms Convention Centre, La Palm Royal Beach Hotel, Accra…
True Ventures co-founder Jon Callaghan doesn’t think we’ll be using smartphones the way we do now in five years — and maybe not at all in 10.
For a venture capitalist whose firm has had some big winners over its two decades – from consu…
The latest Global InfoAnalytics poll indicates that the race to replace President John Dramani Mahama within the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) has become increasingly competitive, with no candidate commanding a decisive le…
An Information technology (IT) based organisation in Ho, Young and Safe MEL has ended a training workshop for public institutions in the Ho Municipality on effective data collection and it’s relevance to managing institutions.
The wor…
Another year of football is over and it's time to start looking ahead to 2026.
The Premier League will reach its conclusion in May, with Arsenal looking to win their first title in over two decades - but can the Gunners see the job …
As African oil-producing nations seek to boost output and attract new capital, regulatory reform has emerged as a key catalyst. Countries such as Angola, Nigeria and the Republic of Congo demonstrate how clear frameworks, transpare…
The government of Ghana has settled a US$709 million Eurobond obligation ahead of its due date, the Ministry of Finance said in a statement issued on December 31, 2025.
The Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, said the early pa…
The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has advised that people should verify all parcel delivery and clearance messages with courier companies before making any payments, following a rise in fraudulent parcel delivery and clearance scams dur…
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has confirmed that the effective implementation date of the Value Added Tax Act, 2025 (Act 1151), will be January 1, 2026, giving businesses and taxpayers a period to prepare for sweeping reforms in th…
Gen Mamady Doumbouya has been elected president of Guinea after securing the majority of the vote, according to initial polling results published by the country's election commission.
The junta leader is hoping to legitimise his rule …
Israel is to revoke the licenses of 37 aid groups working in Gaza and the occupied West Bank, saying they failed to meet requirements under new registration rules.
Well-known international non-governmental organisations (INGOs) such a…
The Member of Parliament (MP) for the Banda Constituency, Ahmed Ibrahim, has inaugurated a Police Station to help strengthen law enforcement and enhance rapid police response in the the Banda-Boase area of the Bono Region.
In addition…
MTN Ghana has notified its customers of an essential service interruption early in the new year, linking the planned downtime directly to upcoming changes in national tax policy.
In a public announcement, the telecommunications giant …
The Ashanti South Regional Police Command has arrested two men for unlawful possession of 2,600 rounds of AK-47 ammunition.
The arrest occurred at the Kantanso Asankare Police Barrier during a routine check on December, 26, 2025.
…
The Africa Future Leadership Institute of Global Affairs (AFLIGA) has launched its Policy Brief and Report as part of the 2025 edition of its Thought Leadership Series, renewing continental debate on women’s leadership, inclusive governa…
Thirteen new cases of Mpox had been confirmed by the Ghana Health Service (GHS) as of December 22, 2025, bringing the cumulative number of recorded nationwide cases to 947.
In an update on the outbreak, the GHS also reported two new…
Ecobank, the leading pan-African banking group, has been recognised with multiple prestigious international awards in 2025, marking a standout year for the Group as it also celebrates its 40th anniversary. The breadth of recognition across…
The newly licensed intrathecal gene therapy expands life-changing treatment options for children and adults affected by SMA
Medcare Women & Children Hospital has successfully administered a pioneering intrathecal gene therapy for…
The 2026 edition of African Mining Week (AMW) – officially launched last week – will bring together global mining companies, investors, policymakers and industry stakeholders to explore emerging opportunities across Africa’s minera…
At a glance
Ibrahim Said's first-half header and Elliot Watt's simple second secure comfortable win for Motherwell
Celtic miss chance to move level on points with league leaders Hearts with fifth defeat und…
Stand-in Manchester United captain Lisandro Martinez summed it up nicely when he spoke to the TV people after the game.
"The lads are very disappointed," he said in the aftermath of a disappointing 1-1 draw at home to Wolves. "We ex…
Manchester City are close to agreeing terms with Bournemouth to sign Antoine Semenyo for £65m - but Andoni Iraola insists the forward has "definitely not" played his last game for the Cherries.
City's move for the Ghana forward, 25,…
"They say that you can tell a lot about the character of a person by how people show up for them when they've gone."
The funeral British boxer Anthony Yarde is telling BBC Sport about drew hundreds of people on to the streets of Hac…
Scotland's Gary Anderson got the better of long-standing rival Michael van Gerwen to reach the PDC World Championship quarter-finals.
Having been part of the sport's elite for more than a decade, the pair's fourth-round tie was much…
Rookie VJ Edgecombe scored with 1.7 seconds remaining in overtime to give the Philadelphia 76ers victory over the Memphis Grizzlies.
The 20-year-old contributed 25 points - including his clutch three-pointer - as the 76ers earned a …
In the moment England secured an Ashes victory over Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Paul Baker shed a tear.
The last time England won in Melbourne, 15 years ago, Paul and his wife Lisa were in the city with seven-year-old…
It had seemed like Arsenal were starting to wobble.
After starting December with defeat by Aston Villa, they were far from convincing as they beat Wolves, Everton and Brighton by narrow margins.
But the Gunners ground out vital r…
It had seemed like Arsenal were starting to wobble.
After starting December with defeat by Aston Villa, they were far from convincing as they beat Wolves, Everton and Brighton by narrow margins.
But the Gunners ground out vital r…
Former Australia batter Damien Martyn has been placed into an induced coma after being diagnosed with meningitis.
The 54-year-old, who played 67 Test matches between 1992 and 2006, reportedly fell ill on 26 December and is in a hosp…
South Africa secured their place in the Round of 16 at the 2025 CAF Africa Cup of Nations with a dramatic 3-2 victory over Zimbabwe in the final round of Group B matches at the Stade de Marrakesh on Monday, December 29.
Oswin Appollis…
Chris Kavanagh has been promoted to the elite list of Uefa referees alongside Michael Oliver and Anthony Taylor.
It means England will have three referees in the top tier of European officials for the first time in eight years.
…
For years now, to enjoy their photos or videos on the big screen, Google Photos users had to either cast their photos to their Android TVs, or sideload the app to use it. The app is now finally getting a version for Samsung TVs: The Kore…
George Clooney and his wife Amal, along with their two children, have been granted French citizenship, along with their two children, according to an official decree in France’s government gazette, the Journal Officiel, published over the …
The Minority in Parliament has accused the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) of relying on rebranding instead of introducing new and effective economic policies, following reports of a $214 million loss under the Bank of Ghana’…
The Yapra Rural Bank PLC, headquartered at Prang in the Bono East Region, has handed over a three-unit classroom block with ancillary facilities to the Prang D/A No. 1 Primary School.
The project, valued at GH¢390,000, comes as a majo…
Liverpool set-piece coach Aaron Briggs has left the club amid continued problems in dead-ball situations this season.
The decision comes after Arne Slot's team conceded their 12th goal from a set-piece this campaign in Saturday's 2-…
Israel has defended its formal recognition of the self-declared Republic of Somaliland, but several countries at the United Nations questioned whether the move aimed to relocate Palestinians from Gaza or to establish military bases.
Is…
As part of efforts to enhance Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education, two smart classroom projects have been commissioned at the Battor Senior High Technical School (BASEC) and Aveyime-Battor Senior High School…
Money was no object for the AI industry in early 2025. A vibe check crept in the second half of the year.
OpenAI raised $40 billion at a $300 billion valuation. Safe Superintelligence and Thinking Machine Labs raised individual $2 bill…
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