France's upper house of parliament, the Senate, has voted overwhelmingly to enshrine women's right to abortion in the constitution.
The proposal, approved earlier by the lower house, the National Assembly, was backed by 267 …
Joe Biden and Donald Trump will both travel to the US-Mexico border on Thursday, locked in a high-stakes political duel on an issue that could ultimately decide the US presidential election.
That border was crossed last year…
The flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress, John Dramani Mahama, has accused the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) of double standards in the ongoing debate over the review of the Free Senior High School Policy.
The…
The newly nominated Ministers of State are set to undergo vetting by Parliament’s Appointments Committee from Tuesday, March 5, to Tuesday, March 12.
The schedule is as follows:
Tuesday, March 5:
9 am: Andrew Egyapa Mercer, Mi…
Audrey Gadzekpo, the Board Chair of the Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), has expressed her disappointment regarding the parliamentary approval of the Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill…
West Africa's Guinea-Bissau was part of the Portuguese Empire for centuries.
Once hailed as a potential model for African development, the country is now one of the poorest in the world.
The vital cashew nut crop…
Senegal's President, Macky Sall has proposed an amnesty for those convicted in connection with political protests in the past three years.
He said this would make it possible "to pacify the political arena and further strengthen our nat…
Donald Trump is appealing against a New York judge's ruling that he must pay $454m (£360m) in penalties and interest in a civil fraud case.
This month's judgement was $355m, but the amount has soared with interest, which wi…
The Director of Advocacy and Policy Engagement at the Ghana Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), Kojo Pumpuni Asante, is advocating for the elimination of the delegate system in the selection of parliamentary and presidential can…
The National Youth Organiser of the New Patriotic Party, Salam Mustapha, has issued a stern warning to the National Democratic Congress, stating that the party will not tolerate any efforts to tarnish the reputation of …
The Member of Parliament (MP) for Assin Central, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong has stated that he has no interest in being the running mate to any candidate seeking to be President during the upcoming general elections.
Speaking in an intervie…
This year is a significant one for elections on the global stage, with more than 60 taking place worldwide – including national elections in the five most populous countries in the world. In fact, across the globe, more voters than ever be…
The Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, says his side of the house is prepared to debate the Minority with optimism over the State of the Nation Address (SONA), delivered by President Akufo-Addo on Tuesday, February 27, 2024.
The …
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has charged the Electoral Commission (EC) to organise a credible general election.
He urged the EC to work with the political parties in the discharge of its responsibility to iron out whatever pro…
Dozens of people have been shot dead at a mosque on the same day that a church was attacked, say the authorities in Burkina Faso.
It was during early-morning prayers on Sunday that the gunmen surrounded the mosque in Natiabo…
A poor country even by West African standards, landlocked Burkina Faso has suffered from recurring droughts and military coups.
A former French colony, it gained independence as Upper Volta in 1960. It has significant reserv…
French President Emmanuel Macron has said it is key for Europe's security to defeat Russia in Ukraine, amid urgent pleas for more weapons from Kyiv.
He was speaking in Paris where he said that European leaders had agreed to set …
Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has expressed concerns about the constitutionality of the proposed Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values, popularly known as the anti-LGBTQ+ bill currently under cons…
The Ga-Adangbe youth in the Greater Accra Region are putting forward a strong demand for the ruling NPP to impress upon its 2024 flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, to choose a Ga-Adangbe as running mate.
The group said it is an undeniabl…
The Ministry of Works and Housing has appointed Manasseh Atta Boahene as its new spokesperson.
Mr. Boahene, a seasoned professional with a rich background in economics and public relations, brings a wealth of experience to the position.…
The Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has appealed to media practitioners to rise above partisan politics and report on issues that will improve the lots of Ghanaians.
He said the media owed it a duty to mother Ghana to focus …
President Akufo-Addo says he does not drink alcohol.
"I don't drink alcohol. Everybody who knows me know that I don't drink alcohol," he said, while delivering the State of the Nation Address (SONA) to Parliament on Tuesday, February 27…
Nigeria is currently experiencing its worst economic crisis in a generation, leading to widespread hardship and anger.
The trade union umbrella group, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), has organised nationwide protests on T…
US President Joe Biden says he hopes to have a ceasefire in the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza by Monday.
His comments come amid reports of some progress in indirect negotiations involving Israeli and Hamas officials.…
The Minister-designate of Information, Fatimatu Abubakar, has defended the recent appointment of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta to a new portfolio, stressing his expertise in financial matters.
Speaking in an interview with TV…
Mr. Kwame Pianim, a prominent figure within the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) and an economist, has expressed his dissatisfaction with President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo's recent appointment of Ken Ofori-Atta, the former Finance Mini…
The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has proposed addressing unemployment among health workers, particularly nurses, by exporting some to other countries.
Mahama suggests tha…
An assembly of professionals aligned to the NDC, Good Governance Group, is pushing for the selection of Dr Ekwow Spio-Garbrah to partner with the flag bearer of the NDC, John Mahama, for the 2024 general election.
“His extensive experie…
Volodymyr Zelensky says 31,000 Ukrainian soldiers have been killed during Russia's full-scale invasion.
The Ukrainian president said he would not give the number of wounded as that would help Russian military planning.
…
An angry mob in Pakistan accused a woman who wore a dress adorned with Arabic calligraphy of blasphemy, after mistaking them for Quran verses.
She was saved by police who escorted her to safety after hundreds gathered. She …
The influential Catholic church in Malawi has criticised President Lazarus Chakwera, saying the country has become worse in the four years of his leadership.
In a scathing attack that appears to be directed at the president, the church,…
A prayer to God to provide a husband for Charlene Ruto, the daughter of Kenya's president, has sparked a flurry of online reactions in the country.
Ms Ruto was among thousands who attended a mass prayer meeting by the American preacher …
The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Mahama, has slammed the government over what he describes as the lack of development in the six new regions.
In his view, the six new regions established by the Akufo-Addo a…
The next National Democratic Congress (NDC) administration shall establish a fintech growth fund with an initial seed capital of US$50 million to support indigenous companies in fostering the growth of the digital economy, former Presiden…
Leader and founder of the Movement For Change, Alan John Kwadwo Kyerematen, on Friday took his campaign to some major markets in Accra to propagate his message of the Great Transformational Plan (GTP).
The markets the former Trade and …
Former President and flag bearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has charged religious organisations and bodies not to advocate only peace in their messages but justice as well.
He said that was becaus…
When the time comes for the Vice-President and flag bearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, to announce his running mate for this year’s elections, he is likely to settle on one from a narrow pool of members of parlia…
A huge crowd has attended the state funeral of Namibian President Hage Geingob following his death at the age of 82 from cancer.
Mr Geingob was interred in a mausoleum at Heroes' Acre on the outskirts of the capital, Windho…
At least 15 people have been killed and two others injured following an attack on a Catholic church in north-eastern Burkina Faso on Sunday.
It took place during Sunday worship in Essakane village in Oudalan province - close…
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has claimed he has been a victim of political persecution since leaving office just over a year ago.
He told tens of thousands of supporters in São Paulo that coup allegations against hi…
In certain places at certain times, just staying alive is something for a boy to be proud of - let alone going out every day to find the food that keeps your family from starving.
Every morning, Mohammed Zo'rab, 11, goes out…
Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, the MP for Assin Central, has unequivocally stated that he is not interested in partnering the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, in the upcoming December elections.
While Bawumia i…
Dr. Rashid Pelpuo, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament for Wa Central, says it will be difficult to cut off the involvement of political parties in the election of caucus leaders in Parliament.
His comments come …
The flag bearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), former Presidnet John Dramani Mahama, has reiterated his much touted ‘24 hour economy’ policy as a game changer that would massively improve the economic fortunes of th…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has laid out his vision for a post-war Gaza.
Under his plan Israel would control security indefinitely, and Palestinians with no links to groups hostile to Israel would run the terr…
Guinea's military junta has protested to Russia's ambassador after his embassy reportedly warned of possible unrest in the capital, Conakry.
The warning was issued after junta leader Colonel Mamady Doumbouya dissolved the g…
Member of Parliament for the North Tongu Constituency, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, is appealing to state institutions to put in place immediate measures and a special dispensation to replace national cards of victims of last year’s Akosombo …
The Minority Leader, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has conveyed a sense of loss following Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu’s departure from his position as Majority Leader.
He noted the surprise within Parliament regarding the unexpected nature of the …
Dr. S.K. Nuamah, a former Member of Parliament for Kwadaso and a one-time aide to Alan Kyerematen, has expressed admiration for Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia and his vision for Ghana.
In an article written by Dr. Nuamah, who was a…
Nigerian authorities have arrested 50 suspected internet fraudsters, nearly all of them students of Kwara State University in the west.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) said in a statement on Thursday that the 48 studen…
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