The Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, has announced that the government has settled $29.5 million in outstanding payments owed to contractors working on the Suame Road project. He disclosed this during an inspection visit to the site on Tuesday, April 28, emphasizing that the government remains dedicated to completing all ongoing road […]
The Government of Ghana has officially declared Friday, May 1, 2026, as a public holiday in observance of Workers’ Day. In a statement issued on April 27, 2026, and signed by the Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, the government confirmed that the day will be observed nationwide to honor the contributions of workers across
Malian authorities have confirmed the death of the country’s defence minister following coordinated attacks carried out by jihadist fighters and separatist rebels, in one of the most widespread assaults on the junta-led state in recent years. The government announced that Gen. Sadio Camara, the defence chief, died after his residence was targeted in a suicide
The world’s largest condom manufacturer, Karex, has announced plans to significantly increase prices due to supply chain disruptions linked to the ongoing Iran war. According to the company’s leadership, prices could rise by between 20% and 30% as the conflict continues to impact the global flow of key raw materials used in production. The Malaysia-based
Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has revealed that the government is in talks with South African officials following a widely circulated video showing a confrontation involving a Ghanaian resident. He disclosed that he held a phone conversation with South Africa’s Foreign Minister, Ronald Lamola, to address concerns raised by the incident. In a
The High Court has granted bail to Frederick Kumi, widely known as Abu Trica, in a major development in his ongoing extradition case. The news was shared on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, by his lawyer, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, in a Facebook post confirming that the court approved bail after his client spent several months in detention.
Safohen Anthony Kwamena has been celebrated as he marks his 90th birthday, with tributes pouring in for his long-standing contributions and impact on his community. The nonagenarian was honored in a ceremony that brought together family members, traditional leaders, and community members who described him as a symbol of wisdom, leadership, and service. Speakers at
Denis Sassou-N’Guesso of Republic of Congo was sworn in as president on Thursday after securing victory in the March presidential election. In his inauguration address, the 82-year-old leader pledged to drive development and create employment opportunities for young people as he embarks on his fifth term in office. He outlined plans to revive the national
Deputy Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Justice Srem Sai, has announced that the Attorney-General’s Department will take over cases currently being prosecuted by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), in line with a High Court ruling. The decision follows a legal challenge by an accused individual, Peter Archibald Hyde, who questioned the OSP’s
Togo has announced plans to urge United Nations member states to adopt a world map that more accurately represents the true size of Africa, moving away from the centuries-old Mercator projection. The country’s foreign minister said the current map distorts reality by making regions like Greenland appear comparable in size to Africa, even though Africa
