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…
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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…
The Chadian government has denied accusations that former Minister of State and government spokesperson, Abderaman Koulamallah, breached the confidentiality of official correspondence. In an official statement issued on February 12, 2025, the Presidency of Chad clarified that Mr. Koulamallah did not disclose any state secrets, rejecting the allegations as false. Reacting to the claims, Koulamallah…
The Ghanaian government has announced a significant reduction in the scale of this year’s Independence Day celebrations, scrapping the regional rotation of ceremonies and parades to cut costs. Government spokesperson, Felix Kwakye Ofosu confirmed on Wednesday that President John Dramani Mahama has ordered a simplified commemoration of the March 6 national event, citing the high…
Senegalese President Diomaye Faye has raised alarm over serious irregularities in the management of public finances from 2019 to 2024, as revealed in an audit report by the Court of Auditors. The report highlights a sharp increase in budget deficits and public debt, prompting the president to order immediate corrective measures. The audit found that…
The governments of Nigeria, Niger, and Algeria have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at fast-tracking the long-delayed Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline (TSGP) project. The agreement was sealed during a tripartite meeting attended by representatives from the three countries, where they received an update on the feasibility study and established non-disclosure agreements among their state…
