The campaign team of New Patriotic Party’s flagbearer, Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia, has firmly dismissed the findings of a survey conducted by Global InfoAnalytics, which purportedly places the National Democratic Congress’ flagbearer, John Drama…
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has pledged to ensure that the Electoral Commission (EC) does not shortchange Ghanaians in the upcoming December elections.
Dr Rashid Tanko-Computer, the Deputy Director of Elections and IT f…
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has requested a thorough investigation by an independent body into the Electoral Commission (EC) due to allegations of missing laptops from the Biometric Voter Registration (BVR) kits.
On March 20,…
Nigeria has recovered 30bn naira ($24m; £19m) as part of an ongoing corruption probe into a suspended minister, the financial watchdog says.
The funds were traced to more than 50 bank accounts, it said.
Humanitarian Affairs and Pove…
President Biden's pressure on Israel after last week's deadly attack on aid workers did not go far enough and will fail to stem the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, according to current and former US officials who have spoken to the BBC.
Th…
Edem Agbana, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Parliamentary Candidate for Ketu North, believes that the planned 24-hour economy policy by former President John Mahama is the solution to the country’s economic challenges.
Mr. Maham…
South Africa's former President Jacob Zuma is free to run in May's general election after an electoral court overturned a ban on his candidacy.
Last month the electoral commission barred him over a contempt of court conviction.
It ar…
US President Joe Biden has said he believes that Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is making a "mistake" in his handling of Gaza.
"I think what he's doing is a mistake. I don't agree with his approach," he said in an interview.…
The Director of Communications for Bawumia’s Campaign, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, has strongly criticized former President John Dramani Mahama for his recent remarks on the educational sector.
Mr. Aboagye emphasized the achiev…
The founder and chairman of All People’s Congress (APC), Hassan Ayariga, believes that the latest polls conducted by Global InfoAnalytics into the 2024 presidential election has the potential to discourage supporters of minor political par…
All is set for this year’s voters’ registration exercise to be conducted across the country from May 7 to May 27, 2024.
The exercise, slated for all 268 offices of the Electoral Commission (EC), including Santrofi, Akpafu, Lolobi, Lik…
The Electoral Commission (EC) has set April 30, 2024, as the date for the Ejisu constituency by-election in the Ashanti region following the passing of the Member of Parliament (MP) and Deputy Finance Minister, Dr. John Ampontuah Kumah on …
The Vatican has reiterated its staunch opposition to sex changes, gender theory, surrogate parenthood, abortion and euthanasia in a text dubbed "Dignitas Infinita" (Infinite Dignity).
Other social themes, such as poverty, migration and …
Nigeria's former Central Bank Governor Godwin Emefiele pleaded not guilty to 26 fresh charges brought against him by the country's finance watchdog.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) accused Mr Emefiele of committing e…
More than 100 people have died in Mali because of an extreme heatwave that hit the country last month, reports say.
Last week the south-western town of Kayes recorded a temperature high of 48.5°C.
It would be the hottest day in Afric…
The Minister for the Interior, Henry Quartey, has given an assurance that this year’s election will be conducted in an atmosphere of peace and safety to ensure a free and fair poll.
He said the security services were up to the task and …
Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, has revealed that resigning from his position as Majority Leader was the best decision he ever made.
The Suame MP stated that his primary motivation was to prevent disunity with…
President Umaro Mokhtar Sissoco Embalo of Guinea Bissau has called on African nations to redouble efforts to improve trade among themselves under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
He said this would lead to value addit…
Minister of Interior, Henry Quartey, has taken a firm stance against individuals who spread hate and fear through their online posts in the lead-up to the 2024 general elections.
During a working visit to the Inspector General of Police…
Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame met his South African counterpart Cyril Ramaphosa and they reaffirmed their support in finding a "political situation" to the conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Mr Ramaphosa was visiting the Eas…
Eight members of a Ugandan music band have been arrested for complaining that the president's speech at the weekend was too long, local media report.
The complaint by one of the band members was seen as an insult to President Yower…
Across Mexico, the US and Canada, inside a ribbon of land stretching 155 miles wide but more than 4,000 miles long, tens of millions of people craned their necks, tilted their heads to the sky and watched in wonder as the day turned to nig…
The suspended General Secretary of the People’s National Convention (PNC), Janet Nabla, has rebuffed the court’s decision to uphold her suspension from the position.
Ms Nabla expressed her belief that justice and fairness were not uphel…
The flag bearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2024 presidential elections, John Dramani Mahama, is leading the flag bearer of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, in the race to lead the country…
Kenyan doctors working in public hospitals have vowed not to go back to work despite President William Ruto's appeal to end a weeks-long strike that has hampered health services in the country.
The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacis…
The Leadership of the National Democratic Party (NDP) says presenting a candidate for the upcoming Ejisu by-election is currently not a priority to the party.
Speaking during a press engagement, General Secretary for the NDP, Alhaji Fri…
Nicaragua has asked the UN's highest court to halt German weapons sales to Israel at the start of a landmark case.
Germany is accused of breaching the UN genocide convention by sending military hardware to Israel and ceasing funding of…
The Member of Parliament for Zebilla, Cletus Avoka has expressed deep concerns regarding the insecurity situation in the Kusaug traditional area, specifically in Bawku leading up to the December polls.
Cletus Avoka voiced his distress o…
Ghana has been ranked best performing country in governance in West Africa, according to the recent World Economics Governance Index report.
The report, which was released by the World Economics Research, based in London, United Kingd…
The Deputy Minister of Education, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, has urged Ghanaians to continue to pray and support the Vice-President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, to become the President of the country.
He said God would use and anoint him to br…
The District Chief Executive (DCE) for Birim North in the Eastern Region, Raymond Nana Damptey, has urged the youth of Akyem Ntronang to desist from illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey.
He said they should rather be involved in …
More than 90 people have died after a ferry sank off the north coast of Mozambique, local authorities say.
Officials in Nampula province said five people had been rescued of the around 130 believed to have been on board.
They were f…
Israel's military said on Sunday that it was reducing its numbers of soldiers from southern Gaza, leaving just one brigade in the area.
The military stressed a "significant force" would remain in Gaza.
"This is another stage in the w…
The Chamber for Local Governance (ChaLoG) has thrown its support behind the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress, John Dramani Mahama, over plans to dissolve the Ministry of Sanitation and Water Resources due to its perceived ine…
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Canada Chapter recently held an inauguration ceremony to swear in its newly elected executives. Notable party figures stressed the imperative of unity and collective effort as the country gears up for…
Nine aspirants vying for the New Patriotic Party's (NPP) parliamentary primary in the Ejisu Constituency have been given the green light by the vetting committee.
These individuals collected forms on Thursday, April 4, to contest in the…
The visiting Italian President, Sergio Mattarella, has stated that Italy is committed to building on the strong bond of economic cooperation with Ghana.
He expressed delight at the intensified economic growth between Ghana and Italy a…
Iran has vowed to respond to Monday's air strike on its consulate in Damascus - but what capacity does Iran have to hurt Israel and what form might retaliation take?
Thirteen people were killed including Brigadier General Mohammad Reza …
The authorities in Ivory Coast's biggest city, Abidjan, have announced a ban on begging to try to combat what they call urban disorder.
The city's Deputy Governor, Vincent N'cho Kouaoh, said begging in all its forms - including the use …
Mr Henry Quartey, the Interior Minister, says the decision of the National Peace Council (NPC) to plan and strategize ahead of the national elections in December is highly commendable.
The Minister gave the commendation on Thursday in A…
Mr Godwin Edudzi Tamaklo, Director, Legal Affairs, National Democratic Congress (NDC), says it is important for polling agents to be educated on the nation’s electoral laws to ensure credible elections in the country.
He said polling ag…
John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress, has announced plans to dissolve the Ministry of Sanitation and Water Resources due to its perceived ineffectiveness if he becomes president in 2025.
In additio…
Western governments are coming under growing pressure to halt arms sales to Israel over how it is waging the war against Hamas in the Gaza Strip.
Israel is a major weapons exporter, but its military has been heavily reliant on imported …
France has previously denied accusations that it was complicit in the killingsImage caption: France has previously denied accusations that it was complicit in the killings
President Emmanuel Macron has said that France and other countri…
Mr. Castro Kwame Nkrumah, Kwadaso constituency Youth Organiser of the NPP, has urged members of the Tertiary Students Confederacy (TESCON) to remain resolute and concentrate on helping the party to fulfill the breaking the eight-year rule …
Former President and flag bearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Mahama, has pledged to improve upon the quality of education in the country when given the nod in this year’s December polls.
He described the prevailing…
The Chief Justice, Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo, has said the expeditious hearing of an application by the Member of Parliament for South Dayi, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, seeking to restrain Parliament from approving some Ministers d…
The 2024 running mate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, last Sunday worshipped with the Methodist Church Emmanuel Congregation at Nkwabeng in the Sunyani Municipality in the Bono Region.
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Mr Johnson Asiedu Nketia, the National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has warned supporters of the party to desist from acts which could distract efforts of the Party to win power in the December7 elections.
He caut…
Zimbabwe's central bank governor John Mushayavanhu shows off the new currencyImage caption: Zimbabwe's central bank governor John Mushayavanhu shows off the new currency
Zimbabwe has introduced a new gold-backed currency called ZiG.
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