African trade ministers will meet on April 14 to discuss their collective response to the new import tariffs imposed by the United States under an executive order signed by President Donald Trump. The directive, which takes effect on April 9, introduces sweeping tariffs on countries worldwide. Some African nations, such as Lesotho, could face import […]
Kevin De Bruyne has announced that he will leave Manchester City when his contract expires at the end of the season, bringing an end to a remarkable decade at the Etihad. The 33-year-old midfielder, who joined City from Wolfsburg in 2015 for £55 million, has been at the heart of the club’s golden era, winning […]
The Salvation Army is set to organize the West Africa Women’s Congress, a significant gathering aimed at empowering and uplifting women across the region. The event, themed “Woman, Do Not Cry” (Luke 7:13), will take place from April 24 to April 27, 2025, at O.T.C Tema C.12 in Ghana Territory. This congress will bring together […]
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged the United States and its trade partners to address ongoing trade tensions, emphasizing the importance of resolving these disputes to prevent further harm to the global economy. IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva made a call for constructive dialogue among nations, stating that while the IMF is still evaluating […]
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 […]
