Nigeria is facing an escalating political crisis after President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency in the oil-rich Rivers state and suspended the governor, his deputy and all lawmakers in the state parliament for six months. In a nationwide broadcast ... Read More

The Dutch King has referred to the human rights of Kenyans during a state visit to Kenya, which has coincided with mounting allegations of human rights abuses. "The people of Kenya, like those of The Netherlands, want their rights as free ... Read More

President Vladimir Putin The head of a U.N.-backed team of independent experts told the Human Rights Council in Geneva Wednesday that Russia has committed crimes against humanity as part of its war in Ukraine. Erik Møse, the chairman of the Independent Commission ... Read More

President John Dramani Mahama has arrived in Sierra Leone for an official visit aimed at strengthening ties between the two West African nations. The visit is expected to deepen cooperation in trade, infrastructure, and regional affairs. Joyce Bawah Mogtari, Special Aide ... Read More

Cote d’Ivoire’s gold output is expected to hit a record high this year, boosted by production from the Lafigue mine, which was inaugurated in 2024, a top industry official, Jean-Claude Diplo said. The world’s largest cocoa producer is seeking to develop ... Read More

Mali’s industrial gold production plunged 23 per cent to 51 metric tons last year from 66.5 tons in 2023, Mali’s Mines Ministry said. Mali is one of Africa’s top gold producers and home to industrial mines operated by international companies including ... Read More

Mrs. Imane Ouaadil The Moroccan government scholarship, since its inception in 2002, has benefited more than 500 Ghanaian students who successfully completed their programmes of study in the Kingdom of Morocco. The beneficiaries comprise doctors, engineers, lawyers, and other civil servants who ... Read More

President Donald Trump The Trump administration is considering an expanded travel ban, potentially targeting citizens from up to 43 countries. This new proposal could go beyond the restrictions imposed during his first term. A draft list circulating within the administration includes a ... Read More

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Friday that South Africa's ambassador to Washington had been declared persona non grata, signaling worsening relations between the two countries. In a post on X, Rubio said South Africa's ambassador to the U.S., Ebrahim ... Read More

Ghana and Japan have signed a $13.44 million grant agreement to enhance power supply stability in Tamale and its surrounding areas. The grant would be used to finance the construction of primary power sub-station to help stabilise power supply in Tamale. The ... Read More