The funeral of Pope Francis will take place on Saturday, in front of St Peter's Basilica in Vatican City.
Preparations have begun for the conclave, the process by which cardinals will elect the next Pope.
What will happen at th…
A normally bustling border crossing between Tanzania and Malawi was noticeably quieter than usual on Thursday as a result of an escalating regional trade row.
From midnight, Tanzania banned the entry of all agricultural imports from M…
The Member of Parliament (MP) for Old Tafo, Vincent Ekow Assafuah, has filed a new application asking the Supreme Court to halt the suspension of the Chief Justice, Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo, by President John Dramani Mahama.
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The World Bank has projected that poverty will increase in Nigeria by three percentage points in five years to 2027.
The World Bank made this projection in its Africa Pulse report released on the sidelines of the ong…
Assembly members in the Tarkwa Nsuaem Municipal Assembly have confirmed Mr Ebenezer Cobbinah as the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE).
All the 42 Assembly members voted in approval of Mr Cobbinah’s appointment to give him 100 per cent end…
South Africa's finance minister has dropped plans to increase value-added tax (VAT), in a major climbdown to prevent the collapse of the coalition government.
Enoch Godongwana's decision came after the second-biggest party, the Democr…
World leaders, Catholic officials and mourners from around the globe are at the pope's funeral in Rome.
Among them are US President Donald Trump, Prince William, French President Emmanuel Macron, Spain's King Felipe VI and Queen Letiz…
The President, John Dramani Mahama, has nominated total of 31 persons from three regions across the country to the positions of as Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs), subject to approval by their respective …
The Member of Parliament for Ablekuma Central Constituency, Abdul Latif Dan has congratulated Mr Frank Nkansah for his nomination as the Municipal Chief Executive of the Ablekuma Central Municipal Assembly.
A statement issued by the Mem…
The Vatican has released the order of service ahead of the funeral of Pope Francis on Saturday in St Peter's Square.
The booklet, published on the Vatican's website, is 87 pages long and contains the service in English, Italian and La…
In Quebec, the issue of independence from Canada has long simmered. But faced with US tariffs and President Donald Trump's comments about making Canada the 51st US state, many voters are now seeking unity.
Suzanne Dumont knows who she…
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has ended an historic visit to South Africa, signalling a dramatic improvement in the once-strained relations between the two nations.
The visit marked a diplomatic breakthrough for the Ukrainian…
The Minority Health Caucus has called for the immediate reversal of the decision to remove the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Tamale Teaching Hospital, Dr Adam Atiku, describing the action as “unlawful, void, and of no effect.”
Th…
Members of Parliament (MPs) have been urged to rise above party politics and focus on the collective national interest, especially during critical legislative processes such as the vetting of ministerial nominees.
Dr Frank Kulor, a l…
The 2024 Presidential Candidate of the New Patriotic Party and former Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has indicated that some changes will be made to the NPP constitution ahead of the 2028 election.
An example of such changes,…
Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board and National Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Sammy Gyamfi, has expressed astonishment at the overwhelming scale of the party’s vic…
In a stark warning, the head of the UN's food aid agency in Ethiopia has said millions in the country are "one shock away from falling into a catastrophe".
Zlatan Miliši?'s statement came as he announced that because of a lack of fund…
Vladimir Putin signalled he was open to talks with Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky for the first time since the early stages of the war, but Russian strikes continued hours after his comments.
Speaking to Russian state TV on Monda…
Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has called upon member states of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to renew their commitment to the foundational princ…
THE Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has pledged his utmost support for women’s empowerment in Tsiame, Volta Region describing it as a crucial driver of national development.
According to him, no woman in the com…
Government appointees serving on the fourth assembly of the La Dade-Kotopon Municipal Assembly (LaDMA) have been urged to use their expertise to help the assembly achieve its development goals.
The Presiding Member (PM) for LaDMA, Emma…
The Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has dismissed speculation that his return to his paternal ancestral home, Tsiame in the Volta Region, was a strategic move to position himself as an independent candidate for th…
Sammi Awuku, Member of Parliament for Akuapim North, has strongly criticised the suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, calling it a troubling move aimed at intimidating the Judiciary.
Awuku’s comments come …
Member of Parliament for Suame, John Darko, has described Tuesday, April 22—the day Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo was suspended—as a “day of shame” for Ghana, accusing President John Dramani Maham…
Ivory Coast's main opposition leader has been removed from the electoral roll by the judiciary which says he is ineligible to run in October's presidential election.
Tidjane Thiam renounced his French citizenship in order to run for p…
More than 7 million Canadians have cast their ballots in advance, setting a new record for early voter turnout, Elections Canada says.
Advance polling stations were open across the country for four days, from Friday to Monday, over th…
Deputy Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Justice Srem-Sai, has defended the recent suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo, stating that no constitutional provision prohibits the …
Burkina Faso's military government has said it foiled a "major plot" to overthrow junta leader Capt Ibrahim Traoré, with the army alleging the plotters were based in neighbouring Ivory Coast.
Security Minister Mahamadou Sana said the …
When the world learned of Pope Francis' death on Monday morning, an Irish-American cardinal, little known in the wider world, was the one to break the news.
After announcing that the pope had "returned to the home of the Father", Iris…
The opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) has denied releasing any portion of the Prof. Oquaye Committee Report, stating that only one copy was prepared and submitted to the National Council.
The General Secretary of the NPP, Justin K…
The Minority Caucus on the Local Government and Rural Development Committee of Parliament has condemned the Metropolitan Chief Executive (MCE) of Kumasi, Mr Richard Ofori Agyemang Boadi, for allegedly threatening to physically assault …
The Vice-President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang through a message delivered by her Chief of Staff, Alex Segbefia has expressed appreciation to the people of the Volta Region for their support and loyalty over the years, especiall…
The Member of Parliament for Binduri, Issifu Mahmoud, has assured residents that concrete measures are being taken to restore peace and stability following a wave of violent attacks in the area, including the recent tragic killing of a…
Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the 2024 Presidential Candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), alongside the party’s national leadership, is set to commence a nationwide “Thank You Tour” starting Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at the party’s Head…
Ibrahim Adjei, a former Assistant Secretary at the Office of Former President Akufo-Addo, has taken issue with remarks made by President John Dramani Mahama regarding the prosecution of illegal miners. He warned that su…
Millions of African Catholics, as well as the continent's leaders, are mourning a man who they felt spoke for Africa.
Home to nearly a fifth of the Church's followers, or 272 million people, Africa is becoming increasingly important i…
At midday on Monday, church bells across Italy began to toll. Pope Francis was dead.
Not even 24 hours had passed since he had made a surprise appearance on the balcony overlooking St Peter's Square, blessing the 35,000 people gathere…
Former Chief Executive Officer of COCOBOD, Dr. Stephen Kwabena Opuni, has accused the Akufo-Addo administration of unjust persecution, following the withdrawal of all charges against him in a long-standing corruption ca…
Two joint Somali-U.S. airstrikes killed 12 al Shabaab militants in central Somalia and destroyed a ship carrying weapons for the al Qaeda-linked group, the Somali government said on Thursday, following recent advances by the Islamists.
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The leaders of Canada's four major federal parties have been grilled about their response to US President Donald Trump and clashed over energy and housing in their first televised debate of the country's election campaign.
The French-…
The Former Assistant Foreign Affairs Minister of Egypt, Dr Mohamed Higazy, has called on African governments to present a united front and negotiate a collective position in response to the recent tariffs imposed by the United States on…
The US government has threatened to ban Harvard University from enrolling foreign students - after the institution said it would not bow to demands from President Donald Trump's administration and was hit with a funding freeze.
The Wh…
Al Shabaab fighters attacked a town in central Somalia on Wednesday that government forces have been using as a staging area for their efforts to drive back the militants, who have been gaining ground in recent weeks, residents said.
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The Minority in Parliament has described the petition for the removal of the Chief Justice (CJ), Her Ladyship Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, as a serious setback to Ghana’s democratic journey.
At a press conference in Parliament yesterd…
Government appointees serving on the fourth assembly of the La Dade-Kotopon Municipal Assembly (LaDMA) have been urged to use their expertise to help the assembly achieve its development goals.
The Presiding Member (PM) for LaDMA, Emman…
Nigeria and South Africa have signed an accord to boost cooperation in mining, Nigeria's mines minister said on Thursday, highlighting Abuja's push to diversify its economy away from oil.
Mines Minister Dele Alake said the two countries…
After decades spent in prison by Erik and Lyle Menendez - and months of contentious court fights - a judge will hear arguments on whether the brothers should be resentenced, in a murder case that still divides America.
The pair are se…
The Parliamentary Committee on Trade, Industry and Tourism has announced plans to champion greater support for the private sector, including the introduction of tax reliefs aimed at enabling businesses to expand their o…
Assembly members of the Gomoa West Assembly in the Central Region have unanimously confirmed the President’s nominee for the position of District Chief Executive (DCE) for Gomoa West, Mohammed Kassim.
Mr Kassim received 100 per cent a…
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is heading to the US to meet Donald Trump – a visit that will see her walk a tightrope between representing the interests of the EU and remaining in the US president's good books.
As the first Eur…
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