Zelensky says peace deal is 90% ready in New Year address
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said a peace agreement to end the war with Russia is “90% ready”, in a New Year address that largely focused on resistance to Moscow’s full-scale invasion. Zelensky said the remaining 10% of the agreement…
Condom for childcare: China’s plan to boost birth rates
People in China will pay a 13% sales tax on contraceptives from 1 January, while childcare services will be exempt, as the world’s second-largest economy tries to boost birth rates. An overhaul of the tax system announced late last year…
Ghana is “rising again,” President Mahama declares in 2026 New Year message
President John Dramani Mahama has assured Ghana is firmly on the path of recovery and renewal, declaring that the country is “rising again” as it enters the New Year. In his 2026 New Year message to the nation, delivered on…
Otumfuo Warns Cletus Avoka to Choose Words Carefully on Bawku Issue
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has urged former Zebilla MP Cletus Avoka to exercise caution in his public statements regarding the situation in Bawku, warning that careless remarks could jeopardize ongoing peace efforts. Addressing the matter on Tuesday, December…
Supreme Court Explains Why Ofori-Atta Is Not Extraditable to the US
Ghana’s Supreme Court has affirmed that the Extradition Treaty signed in 1931 between the United States and the United Kingdom remains legally binding in Ghana and continues to operate as part of the country’s laws. The unanimous decision established that…
CID, BoG arrest 41 in Accra sweep on illegal forex trading.
The Director-General of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service, Madam Yaako Donkor, has revealed that security agencies have stepped up operations against illegal foreign exchange trading in Accra. The intelligence-driven crackdown, conducted in partnership with the…
Stampede at El-Wak Stadium Claims Six Lives During Ghana Military Recruitment Exercise
At least six people have died following a crowd crush during a military recruitment exercise held at the El-Wak Sports Stadium in Accra, Ghana. The incident took place early Wednesday morning, before the official commencement of the event, when a…
Ethiopia’s Coffee Exports Surge, Earning $546 Million in Just Two Months
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – Ethiopia’s coffee sector has kicked off the new fiscal year on a high note, exporting 80,000 metric tonnes of coffee within just two months and generating an impressive $546 million in revenue. This strong performance signals…
Botswana: New rule to promote local ownership of mines
Gaborone, Botswana – The Government of Botswana has introduced a major amendment to its Mines and Minerals Act, aimed at increasing local participation in the mining sector. Under the new regulation, which took effect on October 1, the state will…
Russia and Nigeria Partner to Boost Seed Development and Crop Innovation
Moscow, Russia – Russia and Nigeria have entered into a strategic partnership to advance seed development and crop breeding, strengthening agricultural cooperation between the two nations. The agreement was announced during the 27th Golden Autumn Agro-Industrial Exhibition held in Moscow….