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Ghanaian legal practitioner Nania Owusu-Ankomah has been appointed Vice President of the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA) Court, marking a major milestone for Ghana’s legal and arbitration community on the global stage. Her appointment officially takes effect on May 20, 2026. The announcement was made by LCIA Director General Kevin Nash and Court President […]

Niger’s military-led government has signed a major $1 billion oil and infrastructure agreement with Chinese energy companies, marking a significant geopolitical and economic milestone for the country and the broader Alliance of Sahel States (AES). The agreements, finalized on May 18, 2026, highlight the balancing act between the AES bloc’s growing drive for resource sovereignty […]

photo credit to geographical.co.uk Africa is undergoing the fastest population expansion in the world, positioning the continent to become one of the most influential economic and demographic forces of the 21st century. Current projections show Africa’s population growing at an annual rate of approximately 2.5%, more than double the global average growth rate. By 2050, […]

Togo has officially abolished visa requirements for citizens of all African countries, becoming the sixth nation on the continent to grant full visa-free entry to holders of African passports. The sweeping directive, announced by Calixte Batossie Madjoulba, took effect on Monday, May 18, 2026, across all land, air, and sea entry points nationwide. The new […]

Ghana is officially pursuing a sovereign credit rating upgrade to the “BB” category as the country prepares to exit the International Monetary Fund’s $3 billion Extended Credit Facility (ECF) program and transition into a new IMF-backed policy framework without additional borrowing. According to Theo Acheampong, Technical Advisor at Ghana’s Ministry of Finance, the government intends […]

Ghana Tourism Authority and Ghana Tourism Development Company are aggressively repositioning Ghana’s tourism sector through a coordinated digital transformation and business travel expansion strategy aimed at strengthening the country’s status as West Africa’s leading commercial tourism hub. The initiative combines newly launched digital infrastructure, investment-focused platforms, and corporate travel solutions to modernize Ghana’s tourism ecosystem […]

Ibrahim Mahama’s Damang Gold Mine has successfully delivered 100% of its second gold production output to the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), reinforcing Ghana’s strategy to retain more mineral wealth within the domestic economy. The milestone transaction took place on May 18, 2026, at the GoldBod Assay Centre located at the Kotoka International Airport in Accra. […]

The United States Navy officially commissioned the USS Cleveland (LCS-31) on May 16, 2026, during a ceremony held in Cleveland, marking the vessel’s formal entry into active naval service. The event represented a historic milestone for both the Navy and the state of Ohio, becoming the first time a U.S. Navy warship has ever been […]

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has announced stricter financial sector oversight measures after total industry assets surged by 23.3% to reach GH¢647.25 billion. The figures were disclosed on May 18, 2026, during the inaugural launch of the annual Financial Stability Review organized by the Financial Stability Council (FSC). Speaking at the event, Matilda Asante-Asiedu stated […]

Transnet has officially approved 11 private freight operators to access South Africa’s national rail network in what is being described as the country’s most significant rail reform in more than a century. The landmark operating agreements, finalized on May 13, 2026, are designed to dismantle the long-standing state monopoly over freight rail services and revive […]

Ghanaian Lawyer Nania Owusu-Ankomah Appointed Vice President of London Court of International Arbitration

Niger Signs $1 Billion Oil and Infrastructure Deal With Chinese Firms Amid Push for Resource Sovereignty

Africa’s Population Boom Is Reshaping the Global Economy, Cities, and Workforce

Togo Eliminates Visa Requirements for All African Travelers in Major Pan-African Policy Shift

Ghana Targets “BB” Credit Rating Upgrade After IMF Bailout Exit

Ghana Accelerates Commercial Tourism Growth With Digital Platforms and MICE Expansion Strategy

Ibrahim Mahama’s Damang Gold Mine Delivers Entire Second Gold Output to GoldBod

U.S. Navy Commissions USS Cleveland as Final Freedom-Class Littoral Combat Ship

Bank of Ghana Tightens Financial Sector Oversight as Industry Assets Hit GH¢647 Billion

South Africa Opens National Rail Network to Private Operators in Historic Transnet Reform

Ghana-China Industrial and Agribusiness Agenda

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

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