Ghana’s main opposition party, the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has strongly criticized the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) for declaring former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta a fugitive. Speaking at a press conference in Accra, NPP National Organizer Henry Nana Boakye condemned the move, calling it “unreasonable and unjustified”, and labeled it a “national embarrassment”….
The Ivorian government has announced the creation of the Financial Surveillance Group (GSF) to enhance efforts in combating money laundering, terrorism financing, and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. The decision was revealed by the government spokesperson following a Council of Ministers meeting, highlighting the country’s commitment to strengthening financial security and regulatory oversight….
The Malian transitional government has officially launched the Disarmament, Demobilization, and Reintegration (DDR-1) program, aiming to integrate 3,000 former combatants into the national armed forces. The initiative targets armed groups allied with the military, as part of efforts to strengthen security and stability. However, former rebels from the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) are excluded from…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially unveiled the host nations and group stage draws for the 2025 U17 and U20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The tournaments will be held in Morocco and Cote d’ivoire , respectively. The U17 AFCON will take place in Morocco, where the host nation has been drawn into…
The European Union (EU) has allocated GHC 1.6 million (€100,000) in humanitarian funding to support communities affected by Ghana’s ongoing cholera outbreak. The EU, in a statement pledged that the financial aid would support the Ghana Red Cross Society (GRCS) in providing essential relief, including chlorine for water purification, handwashing stations, and public health education…
The Ministry of Petroleum, Energy and Mines has confirmed the availability of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) following a brief period of shortages across the country. A statement from the Petroleum Ministry announced the successful unloading of a tanker on 11 February, with distribution to service stations now underway. To further secure fuel distribution, a sea…
Liberian President Joseph Boakai has suspended more than 450 senior government officials, including ministers, for failing to declare their assets to the country’s anti-corruption agency. According to the Presidency, the affected officials will be off work without pay for a month or until they submit the required declaration. President Boakai, who has vowed to strengthen…
Liberian President Suspends Top Government Officials Over Aseet Declaration Failure Gambian Authorities Call For Calm as Fuel Supply Stabilises 150,000 Ghanaians to Benefit from GHC 1.6M EU Humanitarian Aid for Cholera Response Celebrating World Radio Day: Amplifying Voices, Connecting Communities CAF Announces Hosts and Group Draws for 2025 U17 and U20 AFCON Tournaments
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has filed an unprecedented case against Rwanda at the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights, accusing it of human trafficking, torture, and backing the M23 rebel group in eastern Congo. Kinshasa claims Rwanda has supported M23 since 2021, leading to killings, displacement, and infrastructure destruction. Congo is seeking…
President John Dramani Mahama has directed an investigation into the discovery of 81,885 suspected ghost names on the National Service Scheme (NSS) payroll. A statement issued by the Presidency on Wednesday, February 12, and signed by the President’s Spokesperson, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, revealed that the discovery was made following a headcount of active National Service…
