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The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has called on the United States to immediately remove its Ebola-related travel restrictions on Uganda, arguing that the East African nation has successfully contained its outbreak and no longer poses a significant public health risk. Speaking during an African Union health summit in Accra, Ghana, […]

African economies with billions of dollars in exports to the United States are facing growing uncertainty as President Donald Trump’s July 31 trade deadline approaches, raising concerns over the potential impact of new tariffs on key industries across the continent. The deadline follows the U.S. administration’s reciprocal trade policy announced on April 2, which aims […]

Nigeria has moved 196 prequalified bidders to the commercial stage of its latest oil and gas licensing round, even as 13 of the 50 blocks offered failed to attract investor interest. The announcement was made by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) during its Commercial Bid Conference in Abuja, marking another key step in […]

South Africa-based AngloGold Ashanti has signed a US$66.5 million (A$95 million) transition agreement with Australian mining services company Perenti to assume full operational control of its Iduapriem Gold Mine in Ghana. The agreement marks the end of an eight-year mining services partnership between the two companies and signals AngloGold Ashanti’s move to manage mining operations […]

Zimbabwe has launched its first dedicated freight rail corridor for transporting lithium concentrate to the Port of Maputo in Mozambique, marking a major milestone in the country’s drive to strengthen its mining export infrastructure. The National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ), in collaboration with private logistics partners, announced the launch of the new route, which is […]

The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has commissioned two new refuse compactor trucks valued at approximately GH¢2.4 million to strengthen waste collection services and help tackle the city’s growing sanitation challenges. The trucks were officially commissioned by the Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, during a ceremony held at the AMA headquarters […]

The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) purchased and exported gold valued at US$16.11 billion between January 2025 and May 2026, marking one of the most significant expansions of Ghana’s formal gold trading system in recent years. According to data released by the Ministry of Finance, the aggressive gold aggregation program has contributed substantially to foreign exchange […]

Five farming communities in the Krachi West Municipality of the Oti Region are facing severe developmental challenges after an investigative assessment revealed that they remain without access to basic infrastructure and essential public services. The affected communities — Wankayaw, Anyinam, Obisambo, Gbi-Kpezo, and Jerusalem — are described as being largely isolated from mainstream development, with […]

A devastating head-on collision involving two cargo trucks on the Accra-Kumasi Highway at Asuboi has claimed the lives of two people and left two others seriously injured. The crash occurred on the morning of Saturday, July 18, 2026, after a suspected tire blowout caused one of the heavy-duty vehicles to lose control and collide with […]

A group calling itself Concerned National Service Personnel has raised objections over an ongoing GH¢60 monthly deduction from their national service allowances, demanding an immediate suspension of the charge until proper consultation and transparency are provided. The group says the deductions were introduced without adequate engagement with affected personnel and has questioned the purpose, management, […]

Africa CDC Urges U.S. to Lift Uganda Ebola Travel Restrictions

Africa’s $43 Billion Exports to U.S. Face Uncertainty Ahead of Trump’s July 31 Trade Deadline

Nigeria Advances 196 Bidders in Oil Licensing Round as 13 Blocks Receive No Investor Interest

AngloGold Ashanti Signs $66.5 Million Deal to Take Full Control of Ghana’s Iduapriem Gold Mine

Zimbabwe Launches First Rail Corridor to Boost Lithium Exports Through Mozambique

AMA commissions two trucks

GoldBod Purchases and Exports $16.11 Billion Worth of Gold in 17 Months, Boosting Ghana’s Reserves

Five Farming Communities in Oti Region Struggle Without Roads, Healthcare, Schools, and Electricity

Two Dead, Two Injured in Fatal Cargo Truck Collision on Accra-Kumasi Highway

National Service Personnel Protest GH¢60 Monthly Deduction from Allowances

Otto Addo Eyes Coaching Return, Rules Out Football Administration Role

High-Speed Chase in Tema Ends With Arrest of Armed Robbery Suspect

25 Ghanaian Visitors File for Asylum in Canada After 2026 World Cup