The Ghanaian government has announced plans to clear a $1.1 billion debt owed to Italian energy firm ENI for gas supply, a financial burden largely inherited from the previous administration. Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson disclosed this during a high-level meeting with Energy Minister John Abdulai Jinapor and ENI officials. The payments will cover…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has threatened to take decisive action following the federal government’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, Southern Nigeria. The union fears the decision could disrupt national economic activities if the proclamation is not reversed within a reasonable timeframe. In a joint statement, Rivers State NLC Chairperson Alex…
Ghana is losing billions in revenue due to the illegal transfer of gold, one of its most valuable natural resources. Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson revealed in a post on X that at the peak of Ghana’s economic crisis in 2022, an estimated 60 tonnes of gold—valued at approximately $1.2 billion—were illegally smuggled out…
Ghana Suffers Billion-Dollar Losses from Gold Smuggling. Liberia Strengthens Border and Maritime Security with ‘Operation True Guardian’. Nigeria Labour Congress Threatens Strike Over Rivers State Emergency Declaration. ECOWAS Targets 10 Million Regional Tourists by 2029.
Liberia has launched Operation True Guardian, a military initiative aimed at fortifying its borders, enhancing maritime security, and combating transnational crime. The operation, which began on March 23, 2025, has deployed Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) personnel to the western counties of Grand Cape Mount, Bomi, and Gbarpolu for security patrols. The initiative is designed…
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the European Union (EU) have launched a five-day intensive training at Banjul International Airport to enhance personnel capacity in identifying high-risk air passengers and combating illicit drug trafficking. Running from March 24 to 28, 2025, the program focuses on intelligence-based passenger profiling, behavioral analysis, and…
Ghana’s Minority Caucus in Parliament has accused Attorney General Dr. Dominic Ayine of abusing his office by ordering searches, arrests, and investigations into former government officials. The group claims these actions, carried out by national security operatives, undermine the constitutional mandate of the Attorney General’s office. Speaking to journalists on Monday, March 24, Second Deputy…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has suspended its $1.8 billion credit facility to Senegal, citing concerns over misreported economic data under the previous government of former President Macky Sall. The IMF stated on Monday that discussions on a new program could not proceed until the current administration addresses the financial discrepancies. Last month, Senegal’s Court…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has set an ambitious goal of attracting 10 million intra-community tourists by 2029 as part of its Regional Tourism Policy (ECOTOUR 2021–2030). In pursuit of this objective, the Commission organized a high-level regional workshop on responsible tourism and free movement of people in Banjul, The Gambia. Speaking…
Tunisia will go head-to-head with Malawi on Monday at 10:00 p.m., as part of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Currently leading Group H with 13 points, the Carthage Eagles are determined to secure another victory to solidify their qualification hopes. However, they will be without key players Mohamed Ali Ben Romdhane and Elias Achouri…
