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Photo by Schuyler Velasco Kiesse Nanor, a 26-year-old Ghanaian-born American scholar and musician, has been selected as the Latin Salutatorian for Harvard University’s 375th commencement ceremony scheduled for Thursday, May 28, 2026. Her selection places her among only three students chosen to deliver keynote addresses at the prestigious university-wide graduation event, and she is the only […]

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Africa Day 2026 is being commemorated across the continent as leaders, scholars, and citizens reflect on 63 years since the founding of the Organization of African Unity, now known as the African Union. While the anniversary celebrates the historic defeat of formal colonial rule and apartheid systems, a growing consensus has emerged that Africa’s struggle […]

Distribution of Centrochelys sulcata in sub-Saharan Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. Credit: IUCN/SSC A dramatic ecological transformation along the fragile Sahel-Sahara boundary has drawn global attention after a once-failing reforestation zone reportedly evolved into a thriving green ecosystem visible from space following the introduction of 500 African spurred tortoises, scientifically known as African spurred tortoise. […]

Nigeria has officially signed a major Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Republic of Türkiye aimed at unlocking the country’s vast solid minerals sector, which government estimates value at nearly $750 billion in untapped resources. The agreement is expected to attract significant Turkish investment, mining technology, and technical expertise as Nigeria intensifies efforts to diversify […]

Photo from 3.nhk.or.jp The unprecedented surge in global gold prices has triggered a modern-day “gold fever” across the Amazon rainforest, accelerating illegal mining operations that are devastating ecosystems, contaminating rivers with toxic mercury, and threatening the survival of Indigenous communities throughout South America. Driven by economic uncertainty, geopolitical instability, and soaring international demand for gold, […]

Mussa Dankwah, Executive Director of Global InfoAnalytics, has called on political leaders to exercise caution in their public statements, warning that careless remarks can create unnecessary speculation and deepen internal party tensions. Speaking on the programme Good Morning Ghana, Mr Dankwah stressed the importance of consistency in political communication, especially when dealing with sensitive issues. […]

The Government of Ghana has indefinitely postponed its planned emergency evacuation flight for citizens stranded in South Africa, triggering growing frustration, fear, and desperation among members of the Ghanaian diaspora. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration attributed the delay to “unforeseen administrative and operational challenges.” However, diplomatic sources indicate that the postponement is […]

Africa has officially become the driving force behind the future growth of the global Catholic Church, even as the continent simultaneously experiences an unprecedented surge in Pentecostal and Charismatic Christianity that is rapidly reshaping its religious landscape. While the Catholic Church continues to expand through its deep institutional roots and long-term demographic momentum, Pentecostal movements […]

Civil society organization Public Interest SA has issued a strict 14-day ultimatum to the City of Johannesburg, demanding an immediate and transparent financial recovery strategy or face legal action over its escalating electricity debt crisis. The warning follows revelations that Johannesburg owes South Africa’s state power utility, Eskom, more than R5.2 billion (over $315 million) […]

Chartering a private jet from New York to London in 2026 typically costs between $60,000 and $100,000 for a one-way trip, depending largely on the aircraft category, cabin size, flight range, and onboard luxury features. Industry estimates show that entry-level transatlantic charters on super midsize jets can start around $52,000 to $65,000, while premium ultra-long-range […]

Ghanaian-American Selected as one of Harvard’s 375th Commencement Speakers

Has Africa Achieved Real Independence on Africa Day 2026?

Sahara Ecosystem Restored From Space Thanks to 500 Tortoises

New Bilateral Deal Aims to Mobilize Turkish Capital in Nigerian Mining

The Environmental and Humanitarian Impacts of Amazonian Gold Mining

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Ghana Postpones Emergency Evacuation Flight From South Africa Amid Rising Xenophobic Violence

Africa Emerges as the Future of Catholicism Amid Explosive Pentecostal Growth

Public Interest SA Gives Johannesburg 14 Days to Address Eskom Debt Crisis

How Much Does a Private Jet From New York to London Cost in 2026?

Dr. Nana Yaw Adutwum Calls for Transparency Over Detention Location of Former MASLOC CEO Sedina Tamakloe

Prolonged Blackout at Aflao Border Raises Security Concerns for Travelers and Traders

Two Seriously Injured After Speeding Cargo Truck Crashes Into Roadside Shop Near Ho Civic Centre