Fears that South Sudan - the world's youngest nation - could plunge into a full-blown civil war have intensified as fighting continues in Jonglei state, north-east of the capital, Juba.
Government forces are trying to …
US President Donald Trump's multi-billion dollar lawsuit against the BBC has been scheduled to go to trial in February 2027, according to court documents.
The trial date comes as a Florida judge rejected the BBC's appl…
Both the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the New Patriotic Party (NPP) have expressed optimism of winning the Ayawaso East parliamentary by-election slated for next month.
While the NDC said it was looking forward to increasing…
Akwasi Nti, a political aide to the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) 2024 Vice-Presidential candidate, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has urged the party’s newly elected flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, not to replace the former Energy Minister …
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary candidate for the March 3 Ayawaso East by-election, Baba Jamal, has drawn number one on the ballot paper, placing him at the top for voters.
His main rival, Yussif Baba Ali of the…
At least 21 people have died after a passenger boat sank in River Nile state in northern Sudan, a medical group has told the BBC.
The boat was travelling between the villages of Tayba al-Khawad and Deim al-Qarai, carry…
A US Navy warship collided into a Navy supply vessel during a refuel operation, the US military's Southern Command confirmed to the BBC.
Two people reported minor injuries during Wednesday's replenishment-at-sea operat…
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament (MP) for Wenchi, Alhaji Seidu Haruna, has presented a GHS400,000 cheque to 268 needy tertiary students to help settle their school fees.
The beneficiary students are pursuing…
Government Communicator , Dr Sammy Ayeh, has defended the decision to recall Ghana’s High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mohammed Baba Jamal, amid public debate over alleged vote buying issues linked to the Ayawaso contest.
Dr Ayeh dismisse…
President John Dramani Mahama has inaugurated the Presidential Advisory Group on the Economy (PAGE), tasking them to help rebuild and restore the credibility of the Ghanaian economy.
According to President Mahama, Ghana has failed to …
President Cyril Ramaphosa says employers who hire foreign nationals without the required permits or visas will face the full force of the law, as the government plans to appoint 10,000 additional labour inspectors this year.
Ramaphosa m…
Kenya's border with Somalia will re-open in April almost 15 years after it shut because of attacks by Islamist militant group al-Shabab, President William Ruto has announced.
Based in Somalia, the group has masterminde…
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has selected his daughter as his heir, South Korea's spy agency told lawmakers on Thursday.
Kim Ju Ae - who is believed to be 13 - has in recent months been pictured beside her father in…
Former President of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo Addo, has expressed optimism about Bangladesh’s democratic process as the country prepares for its elections.
Mr Akufo Addo, who is serving as Chairperson of the Commonwealth Observer …
Municipal and District Chief Executives (MDCEs) in the Savannah Region on Wednesday signed the 2026 Performance Contract for all MDAs.
Speaking at the ceremony in Damongo, the Savannah Regional Minister, Mr Salisu Be-Awuribe, tasked t…
The National leadership of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) paid a courtesy call to extend their warmest congratulations to Dr Mahamudu Bawumia on his decisive victory in the recent presidential primaries.
During the visit, they reaffirm…
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has “pleaded” with the Executive to release a parcel of land around Parliament to pave the way for the construction of a "permanent seat" for Parliament.
He said there were a …
Former Finance Minister Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam has criticised the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the John Mahama administration over the newly announced cocoa sector reforms, describing them as unnecessary and poorly implemented…
Johnson Asiedu Nketia, National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has appealed to party supporters who are yet to receive appointments to remain calm and exercise patience, stressing that appointments under the current…
Former Norwegian Prime Minister Thorbjørn Jagland has been charged with "gross corruption" over his ties with the US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, police have said.
The charge was brought after the Council of Europe li…
Japanese authorities say they have seized a Chinese fishing vessel that tried to flee when ordered to stop for an inspection, in a move that may further fuel tensions with Beijing.
The boat was in Japan's exclusive eco…
Africa's heads of state are gathering in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa, for their annual meeting this weekend at a time when the continent's place in the world appears to be in flux.
Canada's Prime Minister Mark C…
The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Dr. Randy Abbey, has dismissed calls by the Minority caucus for his removal over recent reforms in the cocoa sector, insisting that the challenges facing the industry stem…
The acting head of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has told a congressional committee that the agency is "a key part of the overall security apparatus for the World Cup" when asked if he would pause operations for this…
Zimbabwe's cabinet has approved draft legislation that would allow President Emmerson Mnangagwa, 83, to extend his stay in office until at least 2030.
Presidents would be chosen by MPs rather than in a direct vote and …
The National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) parliamentary candidate for the upcoming Ayawaso East by-election, Baba Jamal Ahmed Mohammed, has clarified that his decision to contest the seat is driven purely by a desire to serve humanity an…
Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has assured party faithful of his unwavering commitment to lead the party back to power in the 2028 general elections.
Dr Bawumia gave the assurance when some party d…
An estimated 119 people lost their lives during the period of mediation in the Bawku conflict, President John Dramani Mahama has disclosed.
The President made the revelation when he addressed the Upper East Regional House of Chiefs, …
A former Head of Monitoring and Evaluation at the Presidency, Dr Tony Aidoo, has called on the police to pursue allegations of vote buying in the primaries of political parties, despite legal gaps that do not clearly criminalise the prac…
Standing at an eatery tucked into a Beijing hutong, Chinese President Xi Jinping checked the day's menu and prices, and asked about meal services for seniors. At a nearby senior apartment, he inquired about residents' health checkups, re…
Former Presidential candidate of the Convention People’s Party (CPP) and renowned pathologist, Professor Agyemang Badu Akosa, has attributed Ghana’s developmental challenges to indiscipline, cautioning that no nation can achieve meanin…
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) 2024 parliamentary candidate for Dome-Kwabenya, Mike Oquaye Jnr, has pledged to unite with former Member of Parliament for the area, Sarah Adwoa Safo, to help secure victory for the party’s flagbearer, Dr.…
An 18-year-old has been named as the suspect in a shooting that killed eight people and injured dozens more in British Columbia, Canada.
Police said Jesse Van Rootselaar was found dead at the scene from a self-inflicte…
At least 31 people have died after a powerful cyclone struck Madagascar, says the disaster authority in the Indian Ocean island.
Cyclone Gezani made landfall on Tuesday, hitting the island's main port, Toamasina. Madag…
Russia has ordered a block on WhatsApp, as the Kremlin continues to tighten restrictions on messaging apps.
Meta-owned WhatsApp said the move aimed to push more than 100 million of its app users in Russia to a "state-o…
Deputy Director of Elections and IT for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Rashid Tanko Computer, has dismissed concerns that allegations of vote buying could affect Mohammed Baba Jamal Ahmed’s chances in the upcoming Ayawaso East…
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is facing growing pressure from US officials and the family of his prominent accuser Virginia Giuffre to testify in the US about his links to paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein.
Speaking to…
Ownership of more than 100 artefacts stolen by the British military from Africa in the late 19th Century and housed at the University of Cambridge has been officially transferred to Nigeria.
The university and Ni…
President John Dramani Mahama is convening an emergency cabinet meeting today, February 11, to address the worsening crises in Ghana’s cocoa sector.
The meeting was announced by the Minister of State in charge of Government Communic…
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has explained why it is unable to annul the Ayawaso East parliamentary primary, following its decision to retain Mohammed Baba Jamal as the party’s candidate for the upcoming by-election.
The d…
The Minister for Roads and Highways, Governs Agbodza, has confirmed that government has allocated an additional GH¢3 billion to support the completion of the revised three tier Suame Interchange project in Kumasi.
Mr Agbodza explained…
No Municipal/District Chief Executive (MDCE) in the Volta Region will stand for parliamentary elections in 2028.
“Our stance is to work hand-in-hand with our respective MPs to lift the region to greater heights, and not to contest the…
Parliament is due to pass the Legal Education Reform Bill, 2025, to expand access to professional legal education in Ghana.
The House has already adopted the report of the Constitution and Legal Affairs Committee, which earlier consid…
The National Democratic Congress has decided to maintain Baba Jamal as its candidate for the Ayawaso East parliamentary election saying annulment of the results of last Saturday's primary was not an option.
The General Secretary of…
The number of British troops in Norway will double over the next three years as part of efforts to combat Russian threats in the High North.
Defence Secretary John Healey said the number of armed forces personnel stati…
President Donald Trump will host Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Wednesday, as tensions continue to rise across the Middle East and negotiations intensify over curbing Iran's nuclear weapons programme.…
Zambia's High Court has ordered the seizure of assets worth more than $1.3m (£923,000) from Dalitso Lungu, the son of former President Edgar Lungu.
The forfeiture order covers 79 vehicles and 23 pieces of land and real…
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has released the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Parliamentary Candidate for Ayawaso East, Baba Jamal, on self-recognisance bail after several hours of interrogation.
His lawyer, Victor Kw…
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has approved the reintroduction of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2025, for consideration by the House.
He said the decision was taken based on the unanimous…
President Donald Trump has threatened to block the opening of a bridge connecting the US and Canada until Washington is "fully compensated for everything" it has given to its northern neighbour.
The Gordie Howe Interna…
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