World
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Oil prices surge after Israeli strike on Iran’s South Pars gasfield
Oil prices have risen more than 5 percent following an Israeli strike on Iran’s South Pars gasfield as the United States-Israeli war on the country continues to escalate. Brent crude, the internation…
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Fuel shortages loom in Kenya as suppliers commence rationing petrol and diesel
Motorists in Kenya may face difficulties accessing fuel after reports emerged that suppliers have begun rationing petrol and diesel, with some areas already experiencing shortages. Several distributo…
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Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has announced that Ghana, Belarus begin talks on Visa waiver agreement
The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has announced that Ghana and Belarus will commence negotiations on a visa waiver agreement as part of broader efforts to strengthen bilatera…
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The Embassy of Ghana in Qatar begins emergency evacuation process for citizens
The Embassy of Ghana in Qatar has announced plans to undertake an emergency evacuation exercise for Ghanaians living in that country following heightened security concerns in the region. In a notice …
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Floods and landslides kill 30 people in southern Ethiopia
At least 30 people have been killed in floods and landslides triggered by heavy rainfall in the Gamo Zone of southern Ethiopia, local officials have said. Authorities reported that most people had di…
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Congo FA president, Jean-Guy Blaise Mayolas sentenced to life imprisonment over $1.3m corruption scandal
The president of the Congolese Football Federation, Jean-Guy Blaise Mayolas, has been sentenced to life imprisonment after being found guilty in a major corruption case that has rocked football admin…
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Guinea dissolves 40 political parties, opposition leader cries foul
Guinea’s main opposition leader said “direct resistance” to the country’s coup leader-turned-president was now the only way to bring about change after the government consolidated its position by di…
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Bitter times for cocoa farmers as chocolate market falls
The price of chocolate bars has shot up across the world over the past year, meaning they can feel like a luxury – yet West Africa’s cocoa farmers have not been reaping the benefits. In fact, many ar…
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US and Venezuela have agreed to re-establish diplomatic and consular relations
The US and Venezuela have agreed to re-establish diplomatic and consular relations. The agency said in a statement that the two sides would make joint efforts to promote stability, support economic r…
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Stranded Ghanaians in UAE reveals they’re living in fear
Some Ghanaians stranded in the United Arab Emirates have appealed to the government for urgent evacuation after security incidents disrupted operations at airports in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The disrupt…