The bodies of two people have been recovered from a red pickup truck, which was under water where the Baltimore bridge collapsed.
Eight workers were on the bridge when it was struck by a ship, plunging them into the waters below.
Two…
Police in Togo have broken up an opposition news conference that was called to address a controversial constitutional reform.
On Monday, the parliament voted for a new constitution which changes the presidential system to a parliamentar…
Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, the National Chairman of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), has stated that President Nana Akufo-Addo lacks the courage to openly declare his stance on the anti-LGBTQ+ bill.
During an interview on…
The Supreme Court has dismissed an application for an interlocutory injunction seeking to prevent Parliament from proceeding with the vetting of new Ministers nominated by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.
In a unanimous decision t…
China has hit back at accusations from the US and UK that it is behind a state hacking operation targeting millions of people in Western countries.
A foreign ministry spokesperson said Washington and others should stop their own cyber a…
Sudan’s ruling Sovereign Council member Gen Ibrahim Jabir Ibrahim has said that the military would form “a technocratic government” to run the affairs of the country until elections are held.
While addressing military officers and other…
Ethiopia's largest bank says it has recovered almost three-quarters of the $14m (£12m) it lost in a glitch that allowed customers to withdraw more money than they had in their accounts.
Abe Sano, head of the Commercial Bank of Ethiopia…
The Women Caucus of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Parliament has urged the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) to concentrate on revitalising the economy rather than targeting the character of Professor Naana Jane…
The Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has pledged to provide 2,000 megawatts of solar power which is half of Ghana’s electricity needs when voted into power.
He made this promise during an engagement with…
Aggrieved members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) have been urged to use internal structures to address their concerns.
Using other unapproved means such as the media, jeopadises the NPP’s unity and contravenes the party's constituti…
Russia's Vladimir Putin has acknowledged "radical Islamists" carried out Friday's deadly attack on a Moscow concert hall.
But he has repeated his claim that they had some kind of link to Ukraine and the West.
Ukraine has rejected the…
South Africa has welcomed the adoption of the UN Security Council resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
In a vote on Monday, the council urged a ceasefire for the rest of the month of Ramadan - which ends in two weeks.
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A hostage negotiator has told the BBC that paying ransoms may be illegal, yet it is the only way families can guarantee the release of relatives kidnapped by the gangs terrorising swathes of northern Nigeria.
Sulaiman, whose name has be…
As stakes are high towards the December 7 general elections, political party account officers have been urged to remain resolute in keeping with financial regulations governing their parties.
This is to ensure right spending during the …
The flag bearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for the 2024 general election, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has stated that the country needs a visionary leader with a proven track record and credibility to solve generational problems.
He said…
The Vice President and flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has said that one of his key policies to boost the indigenous business community is to formalize them and have them recognized by the government.
…
A Deputy Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC) in charge of Corporate Services, Dr Bossman Asare, has said the system of the EC is secure and robust.
He has, therefore, assured Ghanaians that come December 7 the commission would …
Few had heard of him a year ago, and now he is set to become president.
Bassirou Diomaye Faye's extraordinary rise caps a rollercoaster period in Senegalese politics that caught many off-guard.
Months in jail alongside ally and kingm…
Donald Trump will face the first ever criminal trial of a former US president on 15 April over alleged hush money payments to adult film star Stormy Daniels.
Justice Juan Merchan denied the defence's request to delay the case.
Mr Tru…
Japan's cabinet has approved the export of new fighter jets it is developing with the UK and Italy, in the latest move away from its pacifist policies.
It eased arms export rules to allow the jets to be sold to countries that Japan has …
Edward Bawa, a Member of Parliament’s Mines and Energy Committee, has expressed disappointment over the remarks made by Energy Minister, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh regarding the need for a load-shedding timetable by the Electricity Company …
Energy Minister Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh has challenged individuals advocating for the issuance of a load-shedding timetable by the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) to publish their own proposed schedules.
His remarks come amidst…
Senegal’s President-elect Bassirou Diomaye Faye has pledged to govern with humility and transparency, in his first speech after Sunday's poll.
Mr Faye's main rival from the governing coalition, Amadou Ba, has already conceded defeat, se…
Zambia has agreed to a revised deal to restructure more than $3.5bn (£2.7bn) of its international bonds with private investors.
Under the agreement, creditors will forego $840m in claims and Zambia will continue with an ongoing $2.5bn I…
Malawi has declared a state of disaster over a severe drought that is affecting most of the country.
The announcement comes less than a month after neighbouring Zambia made a similar move.
Zimbabwe has also seen much of its crops des…
Nigeria's tax agency is pursuing cryptocurrency company Binance for tax evasion, local reports say.
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) on Monday reportedly filed tax evasion charges against the company at the high court in the ca…
Ecuador's youngest mayor, Brigitte García, has been shot dead.
The 27-year-old and her press officer were found dead in a car on Sunday in the town of San Vicente, where she had won the mayoral election last year.
No arrests have bee…
As news of the Moscow concert hall attack broke on Friday, Ukrainians knew what was coming: Kyiv would be blamed.
The next thing they expected was more drones and more missiles.
The accusations began almost immediately.
They were…
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban S. K. Bagbin has reaffirmed his unwavering support for the Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill unanimously passed by parliament.
The Speaker, in a keynote address delivered on …
The Vice President and flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has outlined several qualities he believes Ghana's next leadership must possess to propel the country forward to the next level.
…
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Madina Constituency Youth Wing Working Committee and Welfare Scheme has been launched.
The committee's primary objective is to mobilize support for the party in its endeavour to win power from t…
The National Youth Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Salam Mustapha, has delivered a rallying call for unity and action against apathy within the party, emphasizing that these factors are crucial for securing victory in the upcom…
Russia has charged four men it says attacked a Moscow concert hall and killed at least 137 people.
All four appeared to have been beaten and one was brought to court in a wheelchair. They were charged with committing an act of terrorism…
A stalwart of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Kwesi Ahwoi has apologised to the party’s flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama, and his running mate, Prof Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, regarding his remarks in a viral video.
Du…
A former Minister of Information, John Akologu Tia, who served during the National Democratic Congress (NDC) administration under late President John Evans Atta-Mills, has passed away.
Mr. Tia, who also served as a Mem…
The Constitutional Council in Chad has approved 10 candidates for the upcoming presidential election, including the country's interim President General Mahamat Idriss Deby.
The poll is scheduled for 6 May.
Mr Deby initially promised …
At least three people are feared dead following floods caused by heavy rains that pounded Kenya' capital, Nairobi, for hours.
Among those killed was a police officer who was rescuing trapped families in the Kamukunji area, local media r…
The Vice President and flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has stated that if elected as President, he will prioritize accountability to Ghanaians, contrasting his approach with that of his main contender, former P…
The Volta Regional 2024 Presidential and Parliamentary Campaign teams have been inaugurated with a call on all committees to work hard to make the region topical once again at the December 7 polls.
The region returned a …
The Flag Bearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Mahama, has pledged to set up a $50 million Growth Fund for the booming financial technology industry if elected president in the December election.
The f…
Mr Abanga Yakubu Fuseini, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Parliamentary Candidate (PC) for the Aowin constituency in the Western North Region, has promised to outline policies and interventions to improve upon the well-being of the youth in …
The Presidential Committee on Emoluments (PCE) is advocating an inclusive and open-minded dialogue to ensure fair and competitive emoluments and privileges for office holders under Article 71 of the 1992 Constitution.
Chairperson of PC…
Mr Isaac Newton Tetteh, the Assemblyman for the Nmlitsakpo Electoral Area in the Kpone-Katamanso Municipality of the Greater Accra Region, Thursday said
party politics at some of the metropolitan, municipal and district assemblies (MMDA…
The Member of Parliament (MP) for Abuakwa South, Samuel Atta Akyea, has emphasized that President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo cannot be held to ransom for being law-abiding.
Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has pledged to uphold G…
Mr Yakubu Faharudeen, an aspiring General Secretary, for the People’s National Convention (PNC) says he will bring back into the party the numerous inactive members when given the nod.
Mr Faharudeen said bringing such members back would…
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo says Ghana is open to working with the francophonie community within the spirit of multiculturalism to enhance development and growth.
“Today, as we raise the flag of la francophonie, let us reaffir…
Stakeholders in the Bunkpurugu-Nakpanduri and Yunyoo-Nasuan districts in the North East Region have discussed strategies to tackle potential threats at places identified as hotspots ahead of the 2024 general election.
The state and non-…
The Electoral Commission (EC) has directed its regional offices to return all outstanding Biometric Verification Devices (BVDs) to the head office.
The regional offices include those in Greater Accra, Eastern, Western, Central, Uppe…
Algeria's President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has brought forward the presidential election date by three months.
The presidency on Thursday announced that Mr Tebboune has scheduled the poll for 7 September.
The election was previously ex…
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