Sir Keir Starmer is planning legislation to allow the UK to adopt new EU laws without Parliament having to hold a full vote each time.
The measure is meant to make it easier for the UK to "dynamically" align with future rules re…
Pope Leo says he has "no intention to debate" US President Donald Trump, after the US leader criticised the pontiff's comments about the war in the Middle East.
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"I am not a politician," Pope Leo tells reporters, while defending his…
Mr Issah Mohammed Bataglia, the Member of Parliament for the Sissala East Constituency has announced a series of major financial commitments aimed at improving healthcare delivery across the municipality, particularly in underserved commun…
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Ms. Anita Kiki Gbeho as his new Special Representative for South Sudan and Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS).
She succeeds the late Mr. Nicholas Ha…
The late Salifu Adam Braimah, former Savannah Regional Minister and Member of Parliament for Salaga South, has been laid to rest in accordance with Islamic rites at Kpembe.
He passed away at the age of 61 after a short illness at th…
The Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana has clarified that it now supports the implementation of the Publican Artificial Intelligence system at the country’s ports, following earlier concerns raised in 2025.
In a press statem…
The Minority Caucus in Parliament has raised concerns over what it describes as questionable government spending priorities, alleging that significant public funds are being channelled into party structures while cocoa farmers struggle…
Pope Leo XIV wants to "turn the world's attention to Africa", according to a senior Vatican official, as he embarks on a significant tour of the continent addressing themes of peace, migration and dialogue between religions.
The…
After a diplomatic team led by US Vice-President JD Vance tried, and failed, to reach a negotiated agreement to end the war with Iran on Saturday, President Donald Trump had to decide his next move.
That came on Sunday morning, …
Viktor Orbán's 16 years in power is over and a system condemned as an "electoral autocracy" lies in tatters, defeated by a 45-year-old former party insider who convinced a majority of Hungarians to bring it to an end.
"We did it…
The rising cost of tomatoes and deepening challenges in cocoa production dominated discussions at the 8th edition of the annual gathering of queenmothers known as the Gathering of Royals.
The queenmothers, drawn from across the countr…
The Salaga South Constituency branch of the National Democratic Congress has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of former Savannah Regional Minister and former MP for the area, Salifu Adam Braimah.
In a statement issued on April…
US First Lady Melania Trump made a surprise statement on Thursday denying any knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse, or that she herself was a victim of the convicted sex offender.
The 55-year-old’s rare on-camera remarks at the White …
In the weeks since the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran, the battle for the narrative over the war's progress has been taking place at the heart of American military power.
From week one, I've been inside the Pentagon pres…
Pope Leo leaves on Monday for a visit to four countries in Africa, in an ambitious tour to urge global leaders to address the needs of the continent where more than a fifth of the world's Catholics live on his first major overseas trip of …
THE Institute of Democratic Governance (IDEG) has called for the establishment of an independent Multiparty Democracy and Constitutional Reform Commission (MDCRC) to ensure effective implementation of Ghana’s Constitutional Reform.
Th…
Parliament has passed the Ghana Investment Promotion Authority (GIPA) Bill during the 31st Sitting of the 1st Meeting of the 2nd Session of the 9th Parliament of the 4th Republic, marking a major milestone in the transformation of Ghana’…
The Amansie South District Assembly in the Ashanti region failed to elect a Presiding Member after two rounds of voting, raising concerns about potential delays in administrative and development activities within the district.
The elec…
Kenya has made a formal protest against a UN report which alleged that its personnel serving in a Security Council-authorised mission in Haiti had been involved in sexual abuse.
In a letter to the UN chief António Gutteres, Keny…
President Donald Trump's overhaul of US refugee policies has created a major shift in the number and nationalities of people admitted to the country, US government data shows.
Since October 2025, 4,499 refugees were resettled in…
President John Dramani Mahama and his French counterpart, President Emmanuel Macron have held bilateral meetings at the Élysée Palace in Paris, France.
President Mahama was in Paris for an official visit at the invitation of his host, …
THE Ministry of Roads and Highways has announced steady progress on the reconstruction of the Dodowa-Afienya-Dawhenya road and selected town roads, indicating that the project is currently ahead of schedule.
According to the ministry,…
The US has urged its citizens to reconsider travelling to Nigeria, citing risks such as terrorism, civil unrest and kidnapping.
The state department's travel update on Wednesday added that specific Nigerian states that pose an i…
Israeli attacks on Lebanon are "wrong" and "should stop", Sir Keir Starmer has said during a three-day visit to the Gulf region.
Speaking to ITV's Talking Politics podcast, the prime minister said it was "a matter of principles"…
The Palestinian Embassy in Ghana has urged the international community to impose sanctions and legal action against Israel over a new law permitting the death penalty for some Palestinian detainees.
Mr. Ahmed Abu Dalfa, Charge d’Affair…
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has revised its internal election guidelines which include the suspension of elections in disputed polling stations as part of efforts to address growing concerns over fairness and transparency in its gras…
The Chief Justice, Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, has called for a renewed commitment to faith-based and accountable leadership, stressing that the true test of authority lies not in the exercise of power but in the ability to restrain it.
Deliv…
With growing fears that the militant Islamist insurgency that has engulfed large parts of West Africa is spreading, security has been dominating the campaign trail in Benin - a once-largely peaceful nation.
Sunday's presidential…
Russia and Ukraine have agreed to a truce for Orthodox Easter, with Vladimir Putin saying he's ordered Russian troops to cease fire "in all directions" this weekend.
The declaration from Moscow came after Volodymyr Zelensky issu…
First Lady Melania Trump has denied connections to Jeffrey Epstein, telling reporters at the White House that any claims linking the two "need to end today".
In a surprise announcement on Thursday, the first lady called for cong…
The Volta Regional House of Chiefs has issued a strongly worded condemnation of the Economic and Organised Crime Office, accusing the anti-corruption agency of persistent harassment and open defiance of a High Court ruling in its pursuit…
British barrister Martin Hackett has been appointed as The Gambia's first special prosecutor to try those responsible for human rights abuses carried out during the 22-year rule of ex-President Yahya Jammeh, which ended when he went into e…
Madagascar has declared a two?week nationwide state of energy emergency amid severe fuel shortages caused by the US and Israel's war in Iran.
The presidency said the decision was taken following Tuesday's cabinet meeting over fe…
The Majority in Parliament has firmly rejected calls for President John Mahama to apologise over delays in fulfilling his pledge to facilitate the passage of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, widely referred to as the ant…
Registrants on the New Patriotic Party’s online system who failed to affirm their names at their respective polling stations will not be allowed to participate in the party’s upcoming polling station elections.
This was one of the k…
Political parties have been called upon to move beyond acknowledging the Affirmative Action (Gender Equity) Act to actively implementing its provisions.
They have been urged to do this by, among other things, institutionalising gender…
Dr. Stephen Adjei, a veteran finance and accounting professional, has officially entered the race for Treasurer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) USA Branch.
A chartered accountant and certified information systems auditor, Dr. Adjei h…
Invest Africa (www.InvestAfrica.com), the leading platform for pan-African trade and investment, is pleased to announce that H.E. John Dramani Mahama, President of the Republic of Ghana, will serve as Guest of Honour and deliver th…
The Government of Uganda, through its Diaspora Services Department in collaboration with the Embassy of the Republic of Uganda in Tokyo, convened an outreach engagement with members of the Ugandan community in Japan to advance cons…
Israel carried out a large wave of air strikes across Lebanon on Wednesday, which killed and wounded hundreds of people, while officials said the war against the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah continued despite a ceasefire in Iran.…
Nigeria has begun the prosecution of more than 500 people accused of involvement in militant attacks in one of the country's largest ever terrorism trials.
The suspects face charges linked to aiding and abetting terrorism, parti…
Donald Trump has again attacked Nato for not supporting the US in the Iran war, following a private meeting with its Secretary General Mark Rutte at the White House.
In a post shared to Truth Social after the meeting, the US Pre…
Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has been released from the custody of United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) following a judicial order, his legal team has announced.
In a statement issued on April 8, 2026, by …
The presidential candidate of the Progressive Alliance of Ghana (PAG), John Kpikpi, has stepped up his political outreach with a call on the youth of Taviefe to reconsider their voting patterns and support what he describes as a new dire…
Sir Keir Starmer has said there is "a lot of work to do" to make the two-week ceasefire between Iran and the US hold and to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
The prime minister arrived in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday as he visits Gulf a…
In the hours before the two-week ceasefire between Iran and the US was announced, there were some small signs of hope from Pakistan.
Speaking anonymously, a Pakistan source told the BBC that the talks continued "at pace", with P…
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 elec…
The People’s Forum, has petitioned the government, calling for the suspension and removal of several fuel-related levies amid rising fuel prices.
The group argues that recent increases in fuel prices have significantly worsened the …
Ghana’s Minority in Parliament has warned that political patronage is weakening the country’s private sector, urging a shift towards a more neutral and structured framework for supporting indigenous businesses.
Delivering remarks on…
Deputy General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Haruna Mohammed, has criticised Members of Parliament from the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for what he describes as a lack of commitment to the Human Sexual Rights…
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