Uganda’s Ministry of Health, with support from Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance (Gavi) and alliance partners, UNICEF, the World Health Organization (WHO), PATH and CHAI rolled out a malaria vaccination campaign in Apac District, northern Uganda. This makes Uganda the 19th country in Africa to introduce the malaria vaccine into routine immunisation and it is the […]
In a concerted effort to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B (Triple Elimination), Sierra Leone strengthened its healthcare workforce through targeted training of frontline health workers in Makeni and Bo. Held from March 10th to 14th, 2025, the training equipped healthcare providers with the knowledge and skills needed to deliver integrated EMTCT […]
Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, met with representatives from British International Investment (BII) to explore strategic opportunities, particularly in agribusiness and the financial sector. The meeting highlighted Ghana’s evolving investment landscape, with a focus on leveraging private capital for economic growth. “Ghana is open for business, and we welcome partners ready to grow with […]
South Korea’s Constitutional Court has unanimously upheld the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol, officially removing him from office and setting the stage for a snap election to be held by June 3. Yoon, who was suspended by parliament in December following a controversial attempt to impose martial law, has now become the latest South […]
The newly announced 10% import tax by U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to have significant implications for Ghana’s trade balance, foreign exchange earnings, and the stability of the cedi. This tariff, which targets Ghanaian goods entering the U.S., is part of a broader protectionist policy that also includes a 34% levy on Chinese imports […]
La Liga has dropped a bombshell on Barcelona, stating that the club doesn’t have the financial capacity to register forwards Dani Olmo and Pau Victor. This development comes after Barcelona was granted temporary licenses to register the duo last summer, only to have their registrations revoked in January due to non-compliance with the league’s financial […]
Niger’s military leaders have released more than 50 detainees, including former ministers in the government they toppled in 2023. Among them are the former ministers of defence, oil and finance, as well as several senior army officers, convicted or accused of plotting previous coups. Ousted President Mohamed Bazoum, who has been under house arrest since […]
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has refused to engage in discussions about Jadon Sancho’s future at the club, preferring to focus solely on the remainder of the current season. Sancho, who joined Chelsea on loan from Manchester United, has faced a difficult season, managing just two goals in 29 appearances and enduring an 18-game goal drought. […]
President John Dramani Mahama has formally approved a bill that will see the abolition of several taxes, including the controversial Electronic Transfer Levy (E-Levy), the Betting Tax, and the Emissions Tax. The move is a significant part of the Mahama administration’s broader policy to ease the financial burden on businesses and citizens. The Electronic Transfer […]
A tragic mining accident at Mpasatia Yaw Nkwantah in the Atwima Mponua District of the Ashanti Region has claimed the lives of two individuals after an illegal mining pit caved in on Tuesday morning. Rescue efforts are ongoing, as authorities and local residents work tirelessly to locate and save other miners feared to be trapped […]
