The country needs a new orientation and revolution of ideas in the management of the economy, a former chairperson of the Convention People’s Party (CPP), Samia Yaba Nkrumah, has said.
She also called for collaboration and networking…
Several political parties and civil society groups in Mali have rejected the ruling junta's order to suspend political activities, vowing to stage demonstrations over the move.
“By taking the illegal decision to suspend the activities o…
Less than two months before European voters in 27 countries take part in EU Parliament elections, Belgium says it is investigating pro-Russian networks that are trying to influence the vote.
Moscow's aim was to bring more pro-Russian ca…
The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has confirmed Farouk Aliu Mahama as the party’s Yendi parliamentary candidate for the 2024 parliamentary elections.
The decision formed part of resolutions passed…
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has called on Ghanaians to remain vigilant against the proliferation of fake news in the run-up to the December polls.
Emphasizing the potential for fake news to stoke unrest during elections, the p…
The Volta Regional Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), James Gunu, has called on the electorate in the region to avoid apathy and vote massively for the NDC in the forthcoming general election.
He said that would sure…
Russian military instructors have arrived in Niger to train the national army, as Moscow continues to bolster its influence in the troubled Sahel region of West Africa.
The military specialists, who arrived in Niger's capital, Niamey on…
It was the most spectacular trial ever held in Vietnam, befitting one of the greatest bank frauds the world has ever seen.
Behind the stately yellow portico of the colonial-era courthouse in Ho Chi Minh City, a 67-year-old Vietnamese p…
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has criticized the newly launched Performance Tracker by the Akufo-Addo-led government, labelling it as a misplaced priority.
According to the NDC, the time and resources allocated to formulating a…
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has outlined protocols for the conduct of the Agona West Parliamentary primary on Saturday, April 13, 2024.
A statement signed by the General Secretary of the NPP, Justin Kodua Frimpong on on Wednesday Ap…
Cameroonian scientist Marie Makuate has been at the forefront of using information harvested by satellites to help save the lives of people on Earth in emergencies, but she argues the expense of the data should spur more African countries …
The Spanish government has begun the process of eliminating the so-called "golden visa" scheme.
Under the scheme, foreign investors are provided with fast-tracked residency.
At a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday, ministers agreed to end th…
The campaign team of New Patriotic Party’s flagbearer, Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia, has firmly dismissed the findings of a survey conducted by Global InfoAnalytics, which purportedly places the National Democratic Congress’ flagbearer, John Drama…
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has pledged to ensure that the Electoral Commission (EC) does not shortchange Ghanaians in the upcoming December elections.
Dr Rashid Tanko-Computer, the Deputy Director of Elections and IT f…
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has requested a thorough investigation by an independent body into the Electoral Commission (EC) due to allegations of missing laptops from the Biometric Voter Registration (BVR) kits.
On March 20,…
Nigeria has recovered 30bn naira ($24m; £19m) as part of an ongoing corruption probe into a suspended minister, the financial watchdog says.
The funds were traced to more than 50 bank accounts, it said.
Humanitarian Affairs and Pove…
President Biden's pressure on Israel after last week's deadly attack on aid workers did not go far enough and will fail to stem the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, according to current and former US officials who have spoken to the BBC.
Th…
Edem Agbana, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Parliamentary Candidate for Ketu North, believes that the planned 24-hour economy policy by former President John Mahama is the solution to the country’s economic challenges.
Mr. Maham…
South Africa's former President Jacob Zuma is free to run in May's general election after an electoral court overturned a ban on his candidacy.
Last month the electoral commission barred him over a contempt of court conviction.
It ar…
US President Joe Biden has said he believes that Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is making a "mistake" in his handling of Gaza.
"I think what he's doing is a mistake. I don't agree with his approach," he said in an interview.…
The Director of Communications for Bawumia’s Campaign, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, has strongly criticized former President John Dramani Mahama for his recent remarks on the educational sector.
Mr. Aboagye emphasized the achiev…
The founder and chairman of All People’s Congress (APC), Hassan Ayariga, believes that the latest polls conducted by Global InfoAnalytics into the 2024 presidential election has the potential to discourage supporters of minor political par…
All is set for this year’s voters’ registration exercise to be conducted across the country from May 7 to May 27, 2024.
The exercise, slated for all 268 offices of the Electoral Commission (EC), including Santrofi, Akpafu, Lolobi, Lik…
The Electoral Commission (EC) has set April 30, 2024, as the date for the Ejisu constituency by-election in the Ashanti region following the passing of the Member of Parliament (MP) and Deputy Finance Minister, Dr. John Ampontuah Kumah on …
The Vatican has reiterated its staunch opposition to sex changes, gender theory, surrogate parenthood, abortion and euthanasia in a text dubbed "Dignitas Infinita" (Infinite Dignity).
Other social themes, such as poverty, migration and …
Nigeria's former Central Bank Governor Godwin Emefiele pleaded not guilty to 26 fresh charges brought against him by the country's finance watchdog.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) accused Mr Emefiele of committing e…
More than 100 people have died in Mali because of an extreme heatwave that hit the country last month, reports say.
Last week the south-western town of Kayes recorded a temperature high of 48.5°C.
It would be the hottest day in Afric…
The Minister for the Interior, Henry Quartey, has given an assurance that this year’s election will be conducted in an atmosphere of peace and safety to ensure a free and fair poll.
He said the security services were up to the task and …
Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, has revealed that resigning from his position as Majority Leader was the best decision he ever made.
The Suame MP stated that his primary motivation was to prevent disunity with…
President Umaro Mokhtar Sissoco Embalo of Guinea Bissau has called on African nations to redouble efforts to improve trade among themselves under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
He said this would lead to value addit…
Minister of Interior, Henry Quartey, has taken a firm stance against individuals who spread hate and fear through their online posts in the lead-up to the 2024 general elections.
During a working visit to the Inspector General of Police…
Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame met his South African counterpart Cyril Ramaphosa and they reaffirmed their support in finding a "political situation" to the conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Mr Ramaphosa was visiting the Eas…
Eight members of a Ugandan music band have been arrested for complaining that the president's speech at the weekend was too long, local media report.
The complaint by one of the band members was seen as an insult to President Yower…
Across Mexico, the US and Canada, inside a ribbon of land stretching 155 miles wide but more than 4,000 miles long, tens of millions of people craned their necks, tilted their heads to the sky and watched in wonder as the day turned to nig…
The suspended General Secretary of the People’s National Convention (PNC), Janet Nabla, has rebuffed the court’s decision to uphold her suspension from the position.
Ms Nabla expressed her belief that justice and fairness were not uphel…
The flag bearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2024 presidential elections, John Dramani Mahama, is leading the flag bearer of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, in the race to lead the country…
Kenyan doctors working in public hospitals have vowed not to go back to work despite President William Ruto's appeal to end a weeks-long strike that has hampered health services in the country.
The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacis…
The Leadership of the National Democratic Party (NDP) says presenting a candidate for the upcoming Ejisu by-election is currently not a priority to the party.
Speaking during a press engagement, General Secretary for the NDP, Alhaji Fri…
Nicaragua has asked the UN's highest court to halt German weapons sales to Israel at the start of a landmark case.
Germany is accused of breaching the UN genocide convention by sending military hardware to Israel and ceasing funding of…
The Member of Parliament for Zebilla, Cletus Avoka has expressed deep concerns regarding the insecurity situation in the Kusaug traditional area, specifically in Bawku leading up to the December polls.
Cletus Avoka voiced his distress o…
Ghana has been ranked best performing country in governance in West Africa, according to the recent World Economics Governance Index report.
The report, which was released by the World Economics Research, based in London, United Kingd…
The Deputy Minister of Education, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, has urged Ghanaians to continue to pray and support the Vice-President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, to become the President of the country.
He said God would use and anoint him to br…
The District Chief Executive (DCE) for Birim North in the Eastern Region, Raymond Nana Damptey, has urged the youth of Akyem Ntronang to desist from illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey.
He said they should rather be involved in …
More than 90 people have died after a ferry sank off the north coast of Mozambique, local authorities say.
Officials in Nampula province said five people had been rescued of the around 130 believed to have been on board.
They were f…
Israel's military said on Sunday that it was reducing its numbers of soldiers from southern Gaza, leaving just one brigade in the area.
The military stressed a "significant force" would remain in Gaza.
"This is another stage in the w…
The Chamber for Local Governance (ChaLoG) has thrown its support behind the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress, John Dramani Mahama, over plans to dissolve the Ministry of Sanitation and Water Resources due to its perceived ine…
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Canada Chapter recently held an inauguration ceremony to swear in its newly elected executives. Notable party figures stressed the imperative of unity and collective effort as the country gears up for…
Nine aspirants vying for the New Patriotic Party's (NPP) parliamentary primary in the Ejisu Constituency have been given the green light by the vetting committee.
These individuals collected forms on Thursday, April 4, to contest in the…
The visiting Italian President, Sergio Mattarella, has stated that Italy is committed to building on the strong bond of economic cooperation with Ghana.
He expressed delight at the intensified economic growth between Ghana and Italy a…
Iran has vowed to respond to Monday's air strike on its consulate in Damascus - but what capacity does Iran have to hurt Israel and what form might retaliation take?
Thirteen people were killed including Brigadier General Mohammad Reza …