A Ugandan rugby player who claimed asylum in Wales has been jailed for four and a half years after raping a woman in Cardiff.
Cardiff Crown Court heard how Philip Pariyo, 32, became close friends with the woman involved, before he att…
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has vowed to continue its judicial work after US President Donald Trump signed an order to impose sanctions on its staff.
The ICC said it "stands firmly" by its personnel and the order seeks to h…
Nana Akua Afriyie, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Parliamentary Candidate for Ablekuma North, has firmly ruled out the possibility of a rerun of the parliamentary election in the constituency.
She asserted that all necessary …
The Deputy Spokesperson at the Presidency, Shamima Muslim, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to effective governance despite criticisms from the opposition.
According to her, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) administratio…
Dr. Samuel Afriyie, a political and economic analyst, has urged for stronger diplomacy and consensus-building within Parliament.
He underscored the need for unity and consultation among lawmakers to address the chaotic scenes that hav…
More than 100 female prisoners were raped and then burned alive during a jailbreak in the Congolese city of Goma, according to the UN.
Hundreds of prisoners broke out of Munzenze prison last Monday, after fighters from the M23 rebel g…
Panama has denied making changes to allow US government vessels to transit the Panama Canal for free, following White House claims it had agreed to such a move.
The State Department said in a statement on X that its government vessels…
The Volta Regional Minister, James Gunu, has reiterated President John Dramani Mahama’s commitment to prioritizing road infrastructure in the Volta Region.
In an interview with Bernard Avle on The Point of View on Channel One TV, Mr…
President John Dramani Mahama has been called upon to reject the shortlisted Municipal and District Chief Executive (MDCE) candidates from the Upper West Region submitted to his office over the exclusion of women in the list.
He has be…
Professor Ransford Edward Gyampo, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA), has assured stakeholders of his dedication to protecting the interests of shippers while maintaining constant engagement with shipping…
At least 17 children have died in a fire at an Islamic school in northern Nigeria, officials say.
Several other pupils were injured and rushed to health centres in the town of Kauran Namoda, Zamfara state, for treatment.
It is beli…
Swedish police said they were still investigating the motive behind the country's deadliest mass shooting, as local media began reporting details about the gunman.
The suspect, named in reports as 35-year-old local man Rickard Anderss…
The Minister for Tourism, Culture, and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has said that mutual respect among Members of Parliament (MPs) could have prevented the disruption that occurred on Thursday, January 30, during the vetting of mi…
The Chairman of the special committee investigating the recent vetting chaos, Emmanuel Bedzrah, has clarified that the decision to suspend the public hearing was not ordered by Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin, but rather initiated by …
The Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, has assured residents of the government’s commitment to complete abandoned health facilities in the region to improve healthcare delivery.
Speaking during an interview on …
The Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, has stated that KT Hammond, the former Member of Parliament for Adansi Asokwa, lost touch with his constituents as early as 2023, which contributed to his defeat in the 2024 general …
The Accra street vendor looks at me, bemused.
I'm trying to establish how the rather flimsy 30g bag of roasted cashew nuts she's selling, beside a sweltering highway in Ghana's capital, costs me the equivalent of about 75 cents (60p).…
Thousands of employees at the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) will be placed on leave from Friday night, the agency has said in a statement on its website.
In the announcement, USAID said all "direct-hire pe…
South African billionaire and businessman Douw Steyn, who founded the BGL Insurance Group and was a good friend of late South African statesman Nelson Mandela, has died aged 72.
Steyn, known for his global success in the insurance ind…
A security analyst, Dr Festus Kofi Aubyn, has called on the National Peace Council (NPC) to lead the process of post-election reconciliation in the country.
That, he said, was because the country's electoral landscape was often marred…
The Liberal Party of Ghana (LPG) and the People's National Party (PNP) have condemned the recent violent altercation among Members of Parliament (MPs) during the vetting of ministerial nominees last Thursday.
The General Secretary of …
The Minister designate for Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations, Sam Nartey George, has become the target of a disinformation campaign after an altered image of him in Parliament was widely circulated on social media.
T…
Former Member of Parliament for Essikado-Ketan, Joe Ghartey, has encouraged the Minority Caucus in Parliament to continue leveraging parliamentary rules and procedures to safeguard the interests of Ghanaians.
His remarks follow Spea…
Billionaire philanthropist and spiritual leader Aga Khan has died at the age of 88, his charity the Aga Khan Development Network has announced.
Prince Karim Aga Khan was the 49th hereditary imam of the Ismaili Muslims, who trace his l…
South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has moved to defuse a row with the new US administration over a new land law by speaking to Elon Musk.
Mr Musk is a close adviser to US President Donald Trump, who on Sunday threatened to cut a…
When US President Donald Trump began speaking 10 days ago of Gaza as a demolition site, calling to "clean out that whole thing", it wasn't clear how far these were off-the-cuff remarks.
But in the lead up to Israeli Prime Minister Ben…
The Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs will operate an open system to ensure transparency in the award of contracts and the procurement process in the administration of metropolitan, municipal and district asse…
Parliament has confirmed Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa as the Minister for Foreign Affairs. The House also endorsed Kwabena Mintah Akandoh as the Minister of Health, along with 10 other ministerial nominees.
While Mr Ablakwa's approval was …
The Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has lifted the suspension of four Members of Parliament (MPs) who were barred from proceedings following a heated altercation during a vetting session on Thursday, January 30, 2025.
The move came…
There is a good chance that inside your mobile phone is a miniscule amount of a metal that started its journey buried in the earth of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, where a war is currently raging.
It may even be directly conne…
The future of the US government's main overseas aid agency has been cast into doubt, with employees locked out and the Trump administration planning to merge it with the US Department of State.
The United States Agency for Internation…
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) secretariat in the Volta Region has selected 54 candidates for the role of Municipal and District Chief Executive (MCE).
Among these candidates, nine are women, following a vetting process that …
The First Vice Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for Atwima Nwabiagya South Constituency, John Kwame Duodu, popularly known as Sir John, has strongly condemned the chaotic scenes that unfolded during the vetting of ministerial no…
Member of Parliament for Offinso North, Dr. Fred Kyei Asamoah, has defended the actions of the Minority Caucus claiming that the group is not being obstructive, but have rather played a crucial role in ensuring the smo…
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has announced plans to engage traditional leaders in the coming days to address the issue of illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey.
Speaking to journalists…
The alliance of rebel groups in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo have declared a humanitarian ceasefire starting on Tuesday.
In a statement, the group - which includes the Rwanda-backed M23 rebels - cited "humanitarian reasons" fo…
El Salvador has offered to take in criminals deported from the US, including those with US citizenship, and house them in its mega-jail.
The deal was announced after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Salvadorean President Nayib Bu…
The First Deputy Speaker of Parliament and Chairman of the Appointments Committee, Bernard Ahiafor, has defended Speaker Alban Bagbin’s decision to suspend four Members of Parliament.
The MPs were suspended on Friday, January 31, fo…
President John Dramani Mahama will embark on a “Thank You Tour” to the Western Region on Wednesday, February 5, 2025.
The visit marks the second edition of the nationwide tour that began last week in the Volta region.
This was contai…
The Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has alleged that the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) Committee, led by Foreign Affairs Minister-nominee Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has been using drones to conduct surveillance over his private…
The Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has opened up about his journey to financial success, recounting his entrepreneurial beginnings and rise in business before entering politics.
Speaking on JoyNews’ The Probe …
Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has reaffirmed his country’s commitment to deepening economic and trade relations with Ghana following a phone call with President John Dramani Mahama.
A statement from the Presidency of the Arab R…
Some residents of Kadjebi in the Oti Region have expressed divergent views on the three candidates shortlisted for the District Chief Executive (DCE) position for Kadjebi.
While some said the selection criteria was shredded in secrecy, …
US President Donald Trump has hinted the European Union (EU) could be next to face tariffs, after he slapped 25% levies on goods from Mexico and Canada along with an additional 10% tax on imports from China.
While arriving in Maryland…
Shelling at a busy market near Sudan's capital has filled a mortuary with bodies, medical charity Doctors Without Borders (MSF) says.
MSF and the Sudanese authorities said the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) were responsible f…
The race for the positions of Municipal and District Chief Executives (MDCEs) in the Oti Region has intensified, with 27 shortlisted candidates vying for the top spots.
The shortlisted candidates, all men, were selected from the nine As…
The New Patriotic Party's (NPP) 2024 Election Review Committee has cautioned party members and stakeholders against engaging with unauthorised individuals or groups who claim to be conducting surveys or engagements on the party’s behalf.…
The Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga, has underscored the need for greater harmonisation and standardisation of policies and laws to enhance connectivity and integration across Africa, particularly in infrastructure development.
He emp…
US President Donald Trump has said he will cut all future funding to South Africa over allegations that it was confiscating land and "treating certain classes of people very badly".
Last month, President Cyril Ramaphosa signed into la…
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has demanded that Panama make "immediate changes" to what he calls the "influence and control" of China over the Panama Canal.
America's top diplomat said Panama must act or the US would take necessar…