Pope Francis is on Tuesday expected to land in the Democratic Republic of Congo, home to the largest Roman Catholic community in Africa, for a three-day visit.
It is more than 37 years since the previous Pope, John Paul II, visited the …
US President Joe Biden has ruled out sending F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine, despite renewed calls from Ukrainian officials for urgent air support.
Asked by a reporter on Monday if the US would be providing the planes, Mr Bid…
The death toll has risen to 92 people after a mosque suicide bombing which targeted policemen in the city of Peshawar in Pakistan.
The mosque is within a high-security police headquarters area and a probe is under way into h…
Former Member of Parliament for North Dayi, George Loh, is optimistic that the National Democratic Congress (NDC), will bounce back stronger in the wake of the brouhaha surrounding the changes in the minority leadership.
He believes the…
The National executives of the National Democratic Congress, (NDC) are expected to meet members of the Minority Caucus on the changes made to their leadership in parliament today, Tuesday, January 31.
The meeting comes after the resista…
The Ghana Federation of Labour (GFL) has recommended a 50 per cent haircut on the salaries and emoluments of Article 71 Office Holders as part of the Debt Restructuring Programme and to reduce the pressure on the public purse.
These inc…
An aspiring flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Alan John Kwadwo Kyerematen formally informed, the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II of his intention to contest the flagbearership of the NPP.
The immediate past Minister of Tra…
A former teacher accused of abusing pupils at boarding schools in Edinburgh has been arrested in South Africa.
The 83-year-old — who can’t be named for legal reasons — attended a sexual offences office in Cape Town with his lawyer on Mo…
Mr Kwame Baffoe, the Bono Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), says the party remains the only source of hope to turn round the nation’s economic fortunes, and alleviate the plight of the masses.
He, therefore, advised th…
Sudanese military leader Abdel Fattah al-Burhan travelled to neighbouring Chad on Sunday for talks aimed at cementing ties between the two countries, the state-run Suna news agency reported.
Gen Burhan and Chadian interim military leade…
Only 11% of Tunisian voters turned out for the second round of parliamentary elections in what is being seen as a clear rejection of the controversial reforms of President Kais Saied.
Opposition parties boycotted the poll, accusing the …
The German chancellor has ruled out sending fighter jets to Ukraine, just days after committing to supplying tanks.
In an interview with a German newspaper, Olaf Scholz warned against a bidding war for weapons.
Bu…
Chinese health officials say the country's current wave of Covid-19 infections is "coming to an end".
The number of severe Covid cases and deaths is trending downward, the country's Center for Disease Control and Prevention …
A former aspirant of the National Democratic Congress (NDC)’s national chairman position, Nii Armah Ashitey, says he is committed to serving the party despite his defeat.
According to him, his doors were open and would welcome any call…
Former President John Mahama has said he will support Ghana’s Foreign Minister, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, in her bid to contest as Secretary-General of the Commonwealth.
Ms Botchwey is hoping to succeed Dominica’s Patricia Scotland wh…
A flag bearer aspirant of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Boakye Agyarko, has said his over 40 years unblemished record of serving the NPP mkes him the best person to lead the ruling party to victory in the 2024 general election.
He sa…
Sudan's military leader says "Sudan and Ethiopia are in agreement on all matters regarding" the controversial Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (Gerd), state-run news agency Suna has reported.
Speaking when he met visiting Ethiopian Prime…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says that allowing Russia to compete at the 2024 Olympics in Paris would amount to showing that "terror is somehow acceptable".
He said he had raised the issue with French President Emm…
Boris Johnson has said Vladimir Putin threatened him with a missile strike in an "extraordinary" phone call in the run-up to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
The then-prime minister said Mr Putin told him it "would only take a…
The Council of Elders of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has urged all party faithful, including Members of Parliament (MPs) to be circumspect on their utterances concerning the recent changes to the Minority leadership i…
The National Chairman of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketiah has defied an advice by the Council of Elders of the NDC for all stakeholders to desist from making public pronouncements following the disa…
Key Libyan political figures have rejected an $8bn (£6.4bn) gas production deal overseen by the Tripoli-based Government of National Unity (GNU) and the Italian government.
Rights groups and observers in the country have also criticised…
The Somali government says it has killed more than 130 fighters from the Islamist militant group al-Shabab - including top commanders.
It says a joint operation was carried out with Somalia's international partners, which include the US…
The Kingdom of Morocco is the most westerly of the North African countries known as the Maghreb - the "Arab West". It has Atlantic and Mediterranean coastlines, a rugged mountain interior and a history of independence not shared by its…
Roadblocks set up across Peru by demonstrators demanding the resignation of the country's president will be dismantled, officials have said.
Police and the military are preparing to mount a joint operation, according to the …
The founding president of Imani Africa, Franklin Cudjoe says new minority leadership in Parliament will need to fall on their shoulders of their immediate past predecessors for support in times of difficulty.
He noted that Haruna Id…
Rebels in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo claim to have taken the key town of Kitshanga after three days of intense clashes with government forces.
The UN-sponsored local radio Okapi was among the first to report the fall of Ki…
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says Washington wants to deepen its economic ties with Africa, during a bilateral meeting with her South African counterpart, Enoch Godongwana.
Ms Yellen is on the last leg of her Africa tour, having p…
Israel has carried out air strikes on Gaza in response to rocket fire as tensions soar in the wake of a deadly army raid in the occupied West Bank.
Six rockets were fired, reports from Israel say, with Israel attacking what …
The newly appointed Minority Leader in Parliament, Cassiel Ato Forson has called on National Democratic Congress, NDC, supporters nationwide to remain calm and promised to unite the caucus for the work ahead.
According to him he i…
Former President of the Republic of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, will on Friday January 27, 2023 deliver a lecture on “Africa’s Strategic Priorities and Global Role” at Chatham House, London.
Mr. Mahama, a strong advocate in a resilient …
Interpol has issued an alert for a woman behind an elaborate exam-cheating scam in Singapore which involved phones and headphones taped to students.
Poh Yuan Nie, 57, fronted the racket together with three accomplices, who h…
Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki and visiting Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Thursday held discussions on bilateral relations and the Ukraine conflict.
Regarding the war in Ukraine, the Eritrean president said "the illusion …
The United States says its special forces have killed a senior figure in the Islamic State group in Somalia, along with 10 of his associates.
Bilal al-Sudani is alleged to have been a key figure in the funding and expansion of the Islam…
Germany's foreign office says it's "sorry" for sending a tweet that caused offence in Africa by using a stereotype about the continent.
The tweet was a dig at Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov's tour of Africa, but its reference to…
A former Deputy General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Nana Obiri Boahen, has said he would ensure that the sitting Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, wins the party’s flagbearer contest and subsequently the 2024 general ele…
The leadership of the various political parties in the country have expressed their commitment to promote peaceful coexistence within their parties, political actors, and institutions ahead of the 2024 general elections.
At a meeting wi…
Racism in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is structural, institutional and systemic, UN experts* said today, warning that people of African descent in the country continue to encounter racial discrimination and ero…
Kenya and Senegal have agreed to work together in championing for the integration of Africa.
President William Ruto and his Senegalese counterpart, President Macky Sall, said they will strive to take common positions on issues a…
It's been a political reshuffle with a difference.
At the time of typing this, 11 officials have either resigned or been sacked as Kyiv tries to tackle government corruption.
It's led to some politicians in the US…
President Joe Biden is urging protests in Tennessee to remain peaceful as officials plan to release video of an arrest that led to a motorist's death.
Bodycam video of the encounter with Tyre Nichols, 29, will be published …
The Member of Parliament for Asawasi in Kumasi, Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka says the minority leadership were not consulted before the announcement of their removal from office, neither was the entire parliamentary caucus also consulted.
A…
Out of the 137 minority Members of Parliament, 73 of them have signed a petition asking the National Executive Committee of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to reverse the decision to reshuffle the Minority leadership.
The petitio…
The new Minority Leader, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has appealed to the rank and file of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) not to dwell too much on the recent reshuffle in the parliamentary leadership of the party but rather support the …
Nigerians have questioned why presidential candidate Bola Tinubu is making claims that powerful people are trying to sabotage his electoral chances.
Nigerians go to the polls on 25 February, with Mr Tinubu standing as the presidential c…
Algeria has unveiled a series of policies aimed at eliminating its dependence on fossil fuels.
The oil-and gas-rich nation will invest heavily in renewable energy, according to the government's energy transition strategy.
"Algeria ha…
Taliban ministers have told a senior UN official they plan to draw up new guidelines to allow Afghan women to work in some humanitarian operations.
Martin Griffiths told the BBC he had received "encouraging responses" from …
A Kenyan court on Wednesday convicted a Venezuelan diplomat over the murder of the Latin American nation's acting ambassador 10 years ago at her official residence in the capital, Nairobi.
Dwight Sagaray, who was the Venezuelan embassy'…
Angola has expressed concern over the use of heavy military equipment in the war in Ukraine as Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov visits the oil-rich southern African country.
In a statement on Wednesday, the Angola foreign affairs …
France is recalling its ambassador to Burkina Faso, a day after it announced that its military mission there was to end.
The French foreign ministry said Luc Hallade was returning for consultations on the state of relations between Pari…
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