Ms Meloni said Italians had sent a clear message calling for a right-wing government Far-right leader Giorgia Meloni has claimed victory in Italy's election, and is on course to become the country's first female prime minister. Ms Meloni is widely expected to ... Read More

Sudan is facing an unprecedented humanitarian crisis because of poor harvests, skyrocketing prices, political instability and lack of financial support, U.N. agencies warn. Nearly one-third of Sudan's roughly 45 million people do not have enough to eat. And the World Food ... Read More

The pound has fallen to a record low against the dollar as markets react to the UK's biggest tax cuts in 50 years. In early Asia trade, sterling fell close to $1.03 before regaining some ground to stand at about $1.06 ... Read More

Virginia Elliot (left), US Ambassador to Ghana and Rev. John Ntim Fordjour (right), deputy Minister of Education, interacting after the launch. Picture: ESTHER ADJORKOR ADJEI The US Ambassador to Ghana, Virginia Palmer, has expressed the commitment of the US Embassy to ... Read More

Zimbabwe Mines Minister Winston Chitando, left, participates in the signing of a $2.8 billion investment deal in Harare with officials from Eagle Canyon International Group Holding Ltd., Sept. 16, 2022. (Columbus Mavhunga/VOA) There was a festive mood with music, food and ... Read More

Veteran journalist Christiane Amanpour cancelled an interview after demands she wear a headscarf. Veteran CNN journalist Christiane Amanpour cancelled an interview with Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi after he demanded she wear a headscarf for their meeting in New York. Amanpour pointed out ... Read More

British Prime Minister Liz Truss and U.S. President Joe Biden hold a bilateral meeting during the 77th U.N. General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in New York, Sept. 21, 2022. President Joe Biden sat down with his British counterpart for the first ... Read More

The Norwegian government has signed a new grant agreement with the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC), thus renewing its partnership as a core funder to the Centre. KAIPTC will receive 20 million Norwegian kroner for a two-year period - ... Read More

The European Union (EU) has launched the third component of a security programme aimed at preventing pre- and post-electoral violence and counter violent extremism, terrorism, and organised crime in the country. The programme, dubbed: “Preventing Electoral Violence and Providing Security to ... Read More

The World Bank is warning of a global recession in 2023 with devastating consequences on Emerging Markets and Developing Economies (EMDEs), including Ghana. The impending economic retardation, the World Bank said, would be brought about as Central Banks concurrently raise interest ... Read More