Africa News
Sierra Leone’s President, Julius Maada Bio, has been elected as the new Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). He succeeds Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, following the regional bloc’s 67th Ordinary Session, which took place on Sunday in Abuja, Nigeria. President Bio, a
Ghana News
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has held a private meeting with nearly 100 teachers from the 2022 batch of Colleges of Education in an effort to address rising frustrations over ten months of unpaid salaries and delayed staff ID issuance. The group, part of a larger protest involving 784 newly
technology
Ghana has taken a bold step toward becoming a digital powerhouse on the African continent by partnering with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in a $1 billion agreement to build Africa’s largest artificial intelligence and technology hub. The project, set to rise in Ningo-Prampram in the Greater Accra Region,
Current Affairs
Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) has revealed that its total debt burden surged to $517 million by the end of 2024. This figure reflects years of accumulated trade liabilities and a recent reclassification of financial assistance from the Ministry of Finance. TOR’s Acting Managing Director, Edmund Kombat, disclosed the figures
Ghana’s Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) is gearing up to resume full operations by October 2025, a development that marks a turning point in the country’s energy sector. After years of intermittent activity due to financial and technical challenges, TOR’s revival is expected to significantly reduce the nation’
Politics
Outspoken politician and former Assin Central Member of Parliament, Hon. Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, has boldly declared himself the most qualified candidate to lead the New Patriotic Party (NPP). Speaking with characteristic confidence, Agyapong emphasized the need for a leader who is not only academically inclined but also street-smart and financially
international news
Yemen has officially entered the escalating conflict in the region, issuing a stern warning to foreign powers. In a bold statement, Yemeni authorities declared, “We are officially entering the war,” emphasizing that any ships entering their territorial waters do so at their own peril. The move marks a significant turning
In a bold and unsettling message, Iran’s Supreme Leader has issued a stern warning to the United States, stating that Americans should brace themselves for damage and retaliation on a scale never seen before. This statement marks one of the strongest verbal threats from Tehran in recent times, pointing
Sports News
Cameroon Football Federation (FECAFOOT) president Samuel Eto’o has imposed a five-year ban and a fine of £13,000 on former teammate Geremi Njitap. The sanctions come after a heated dispute during the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), where Geremi, who served as the head of Cameroon’s players&
Ghana News
President John Dramani Mahama has nominated 15 individuals for ambassadorial and consular appointments in his first major diplomatic reshuffle since assuming office in January 2025. The nominations, announced in a letter dated June 10, 2025, followed consultations with the Council of State and signal the administration’s commitment to strengthening
Current Affairs
Malik Basintale, the Chief Executive Officer of the Youth Employment Agency (YEA), has announced a promising new digital job initiative aimed at tackling youth unemployment in Ghana. Under this program, individuals can earn as much as $250 per week by working online from the comfort of their homes. This flexible
Ghana News
The Cardiothoracic Team at the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC), in partnership with CardioStart International—a renowned global non-profit organization—has successfully concluded a five-day medical mission that focused on complex adult heart surgeries. From June 16 to June 20, 2025, the joint effort brought hope and healing to