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France has retained its position as the world’s most visited country, welcoming approximately 102 million international tourists in 2024 and becoming the first nation to surpass the 100-million annual visitor mark. The latest figures from global tourism reports and UN Tourism highlight France’s continued dominance as international travel rebounds strongly across Europe and other key […]

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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New genetic research into a feral cattle herd abandoned on Amsterdam Island in 1871 has revealed that the animals survived for more than a century in one of the world’s harshest environments not by chance, but because they were genetically “pre-adapted” to endure extreme conditions. A 2024 study published in Molecular Biology and Evolution found […]

A 26-year-old man, Ebenezer Frimpong, has been arrested in Ghana’s Ashanti Region after allegedly stealing a Ghana Police Service armoured vehicle from Nkawie Market in a dramatic daylight incident that triggered a high-speed security chase. The incident occurred around 10:00 a.m. when the armoured vehicle, bearing registration number GP 1131, was reportedly being driven from […]

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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 […]

Cyril Ramaphosa is facing renewed political pressure after Constitutional Court of South Africa ruled that Parliament violated the Constitution when it blocked impeachment proceedings against him in 2022 over the controversial Phala Phala scandal. The landmark judgment, delivered by Chief Justice Mandisa Maya, overturned a parliamentary vote that had dismissed recommendations for a formal impeachment […]

Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency has confirmed the successful maiden flight of its experimental XRQ-73 hybrid-electric flying wing drone, marking a major milestone in the development of next-generation stealth and energy-efficient military aircraft. The flight took place at Edwards Air Force Base in April 2026, although the achievement was only officially announced by DARPA on […]

China continues to strengthen its position as Ethiopia’s leading infrastructure partner, with the relationship evolving beyond traditional mega-projects into renewable energy, high-tech aviation, green industrial development, and digital economy cooperation. While the landmark Addis Ababa–Djibouti Railway remains the backbone of Ethiopia’s trade network — facilitating more than 95% of the country’s import and export activity […]

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

Genetic Secrets of Amsterdam Island: Abandoned Cows Found to Harbor Surprising Diversity

Police Nab 26-Year-Old After Brazen Daylight Theft of Armoured Truck in Ashanti Region

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

Opposition Demands Ramaphosa’s Resignation After ConCourt Voids Impeachment Block

First Flight: DARPA’s XRQ-73 Hybrid-Electric ‘Great Horned Owl’ Takes to the Skies

China Solidifies Role as Ethiopia’s Lead Infrastructure Partner in 2026

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Ghanaian Cedi Drops 8.4% Against US Dollar Despite Robust External Sector Growth

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