Ghana’s President, John Mahama, has expressed disappointment after a letter from Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo was leaked on social media before reaching his desk. The President’s concerns were outlined in an official statement signed by Callistus Mahama, Secretary to the President. The letter, dated March 27, 2025, was widely circulated online before the President had…
Guinea’s transitional president, General Mamadi Doumbouya, has granted a presidential pardon to former military leader Moussa Dadis Camara, less than a year after his conviction for crimes against humanity. The decision, announced on Friday, comes just nine months after Camara was sentenced to 20 years in prison for his role in the September 28, 2009,…
Ghana’s Parliament has approved a GH¢4 billion budget for the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs for the 2025 fiscal year. The funds will cover allowances for assembly members and traditional authorities, as well as support various programs and projects under the Ministry. The budget also includes plans to establish a National Prayer…
Ghana’s President John Mahama visited Nigeria on Thursday to hold discussions with President Bola Tinubu in Abuja, following his recent meetings with the leaders of Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso. Mahama emphasized the importance of strengthening ECOWAS and enhancing economic integration, particularly in light of security threats facing the sub-region. His talks with Tinubu also…
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Rwandan President Paul Kagame have discussed bilateral cooperation and efforts to promote peace in Africa, with a focus on the ongoing crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Kagame highlighted the discussions on the progress of the peace process led by the East African Community (EAC) and the…
A terrorist attack near Cameroon’s border with Nigeria has resulted in the deaths of twelve Cameroonian soldiers, according to a statement from the Ministry of Defense. The heavily armed jihadist militants targeted a position belonging to Sector III of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) of the Lake Chad Basin Commission (LCBC) on Wednesday. The…
The Burkinabe government has successfully secured 35 billion CFA francs through a financing operation managed by the UMOA-Titres Agency, achieving a coverage rate of 130.04%. Total bids amounted to 45.51 billion CFA francs, highlighting strong investor interest. Out of this, 38.5 billion CFA francs were accepted, representing an absorption rate of 84.59%, reflecting financial market…
The governments of Mali and Niger are increasing pressure on Chinese investors operating in their extractive industries, demanding stricter regulations and a fairer distribution of economic benefits. In Mali, authorities are taking action against illegal mining involving Chinese nationals. Prime Minister General Abdoulaye Maïga summoned Chinese Ambassador Chen Zhihong on March 25 for discussions with…
Parliament in Ghana has approved the repeal of the Electronic Transaction Levy (E-Levy) following the passage of the Electronic Transaction Levy (Repeal) Bill, 2025, on Wednesday, March 26. The E-Levy, introduced in March 2022 under the previous New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration, was imposed on electronic transactions such as mobile money and bank transfers. Initially…
Malian authorities have taken a strong stance against illegal gold mining, urging an immediate end to all unauthorized activities, including those involving Chinese nationals. During a meeting with Chinese Ambassador Chen Zhihong, Prime Minister General Abdoulaye Maïga condemned the widespread involvement of Chinese miners in illegal operations from 2021 to 2025. The meeting was attended…
