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President John Dramani Mahama has approved the immediate evacuation of 300 Ghanaian nationals from South Africa following a surge in anti-immigrant protests and xenophobic attacks reported across several South African cities. The emergency repatriation directive comes amid growing concerns over the safety of foreign African nationals caught up in the unrest. According to Ghanaian authorities, […]

French President Emmanuel Macron is facing mounting international criticism following a tense moment at the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, where he abruptly interrupted a youth-focused panel discussion to demand silence from the audience. The incident, which quickly spread across social media platforms, has triggered accusations of arrogance, paternalism, and lingering colonial attitudes toward African […]

A luxury Boeing 747-8 gifted by the Qatari government to the United States Department of Defense is being prepared to serve as a temporary Air Force One aircraft for President Donald Trump, triggering major infrastructure upgrades at Joint Base Andrews. The massive aircraft, often described as a “flying palace” because of its luxury interior and […]

Former Black Stars captain Asamoah Gyan has described Ghana’s opening group-stage clash against Panama as the most important match of the nation’s entire 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign. According to the former striker, securing victory in the first fixture could determine whether the Black Stars build enough momentum to progress from what many analysts consider […]

photo from LinkedIn Scientific and technological breakthroughs in agriculture across Africa continue to face major obstacles due to chronic funding shortages and weak policy support systems, according to academic analyses published by The Conversation. Researchers argue that blaming African scientific institutions for low agricultural productivity often ignores the deeper structural failures within national development systems […]

Boiling lemon peel, ginger, and cinnamon has become one of the most talked-about natural wellness drinks online, with many health enthusiasts promoting it as a morning detox and metabolism-supporting infusion. While experts caution that the drink does not directly “burn fat” or produce instant weight loss on its own, nutritional science and traditional wellness practices […]

Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has officially unveiled a 35-member campaign team to support his bid to become the next National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party. The team brings together party executives, former government officials, communicators and grassroots organisers who will lead his campaign ahead of the party’s upcoming national executive elections. […]

The government has established a committee to regulate rental prices following increasing complaints from students about the high cost of private hostels near tertiary institutions across Ghana. The decision comes after the President of the National Union of Ghana Students, Ibrahim Rashid, petitioned the Rent Control Department on 2 May 2026 over what he described […]

The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has visited the family of the 16-year-old boy who was allegedly tied to a quad bike and dragged along a road at North Legon. The visit formed part of efforts by the ministry to assess the welfare needs of the boy and provide […]

Photo by statista.com The 2026 edition of the Financial Times Africa’s Fastest-Growing Companies ranking has highlighted the continent’s most rapidly expanding businesses, showcasing the growing influence of African technology, fintech, logistics, and manufacturing firms in the global economy. Compiled by the Financial Times in partnership with research company Statista, the annual ranking evaluates 130 high-growth […]

Prez Mahama Orders Urgent Evacuation of 300 Ghanaians Amid South Africa Xenophobic Attacks

Macron Sparks Backlash After Interrupting Africa Summit Panel in Kenya

New $320M Hangar Built Over Golf Course to House Qatar’s Donated $400M Luxury 747

Make-or-Break Panama Clash Set to Define the Destiny of Ghana’s World Cup Campaign

African Agriculture: Why Science and Research Require Investment and Strong Policy to Succeed

The Surprising Health and Home Benefits of Boiling Lemon Peel, Ginger, and Cinnamon

NPP National Chairmanship race, Chairman Wontumi names campaign team

Committee established over rising hostel rents

Gender Minister visits family of boy dragged behind quad bike

Egyptian Fintech Firm Thndr Tops FT Africa’s Fastest-Growing Companies 2026 Ranking

Ghana-China Industrial and Agribusiness Agenda

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

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