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The outbreak of conflict in Iran in late February 2026 has sparked a major fertilizer crisis across Africa, threatening food production and raising fears of worsening hunger across the continent. African countries depend on imports for an estimated 80% to 90% of their fertilizer supply, leaving many nations highly vulnerable to disruptions caused by the […]

A $740 million legal dispute between Gold Fields Ltd. and its long-time Ghanaian contractor, Engineers & Planners Co. (E&P), has officially moved to arbitration, with proceedings set to take place in Ghana rather than before an international tribunal. The dispute centers on claims by E&P that it was underpaid for historical mining services carried out […]

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The Government of Ghana has begun urgent arrangements to evacuate its citizens from South Africa following a renewed wave of xenophobic violence and anti-immigration protests targeting foreign nationals across parts of the country. The move comes amid growing fears among African migrant communities after several incidents of harassment and assault were circulated widely on social […]

Viral social media reports circulating in early May 2026 claim that some Ghanaians living in South Africa have been given a 21-day ultimatum to leave the country amid rising anti-foreigner sentiment and renewed protests over illegal migration. The claims, widely shared through video clips online, suggest that demonstrators are demanding the departure of foreign nationals, […]

Energy Minister John Abdulai Jinapor has admitted to an error following comments he made during an appearance on Newsfile on Saturday, May 2, where he incorrectly stated that he had commissioned a new Bulk Supply Point (BSP) in Kumasi as part of efforts to improve power stability in the Ashanti Region. The clarification follows a […]

The Central East Regional Police Command has announced the arrest of six women in connection with an alleged child trafficking syndicate operating between Ghana’s Central and Ashanti regions. The operation also led to the rescue of three children, including a 10-month-old infant who police say had allegedly been sold for GH¢35,000. According to investigators, the […]

Evans Adanya, a Ghanaian MBA student at the Stanford Graduate School of Business, has been named one of the winners of the prestigious Stanford Impact Leader (SIL) Prize, earning recognition for his commitment to social impact and leadership. Adanya is among only four students in the MBA Class of 2026 selected for the award, which […]

The Chief of the Defense Staff of the Ghana Armed Forces, Lieutenant General William Agyapong, has led a high-powered military delegation on a courtesy call to the Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, at his palace in North Kaneshie. The visit formed part of efforts by the newly appointed CDS to officially introduce himself […]

Police in the Ashanti Region have arrested a man accused of making threats against police and military personnel in a viral social media video. The suspect, identified as Opoku Emmanuel, was arrested on Wednesday at Jacobu in the Amansie Central District by the Inspector General of Police’s Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team in collaboration with […]

Fincra, the Nigeria-based payments infrastructure provider, has officially secured an Enhanced Payment Service Provider (EPSP) license from the Bank of Ghana, strengthening its expansion across Africa’s fast-growing digital payments market. The approval, granted on May 6, 2026, gives Fincra direct access to Ghana’s financial system, allowing the company to operate without relying on third-party intermediaries […]

Strait of Hormuz Blockade Chokes Africa’s Fertilizer Supply, Sending Prices Soaring

Gold Fields Seeks Arbitration to Resolve Long-Standing Dispute with Ghana

Ghana Begins Evacuation of Citizens from South Africa Following Xenophobic Threats

Xenophobic Tensions: Viral Videos Claim Ghanaians Given 21 Days to Exit South Africa

Energy Minister John Jinapor Retracts Kumasi BSP Commissioning Claim

Police Dismantle Kasoa Child Trafficking Ring: Six Women Arrested, Three Victims Rescued

Ghanaian Innovation Recognized with $20,000 Stanford Impact Prize

Visit by the Chief of the Defense Staff to His Royal Majesty King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II

Viral threats against Police and Soldiers

Fincra Secures Bank of Ghana EPSP License to Strengthen West African Presence

Chief Justice Personally Financed Canada Trip, Judicial Service Explains

Over 24 Buildings Collapse as Floods Devastate Samreboi and Asankragwa

‘Wait Until June and July 2027’ – Kennedy Agyapong Issues Warning to NPP