African trade ministers will meet today 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 took effect on April 9, introduces sweeping tariffs on countries worldwide. Some African nations, such as Lesotho, could face import duties of […]
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 […]
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 […]
Fifty Ghanaians facing deportation from the United States are expected to be deported by mid-2025, according to an update from Ghana’s Foreign Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa. Briefing Parliament on the latest developments regarding Ghanaians in U.S. immigration detention, Mr. Ablakwa disclosed that a total of 150 Ghanaians have been accused of various offenses, including illegal […]
Colombia has agreed to accept deported Colombian migrants from the United States, backing down after threats of steep tariffs and other punitive measures from President Donald Trump. The deal comes after a brief standoff over US military flights carrying deportees, which Colombia had initially blocked, accusing the US of treating its citizens unfairly. On Sunday […]
The World Health Organization (WHO) has appealed to the United States to reconsider its decision to withdraw from the global health body. This comes after an executive order was issued under the directive of President Donald Trump, signaling the United States’ intent to sever ties with the organization. In the order, Trump cited the WHO’s […]
Today marks the beginning of Donald Trump’s second term as President of the United States, as he takes the oath of office in an inauguration ceremony. This event officially transfers power from the Biden administration to the Trump administration. The ceremony is set to begin around 11:30 a.m. ET, with Trump taking the presidential oath […]
The Justice Department announced on January 10 that the United States entered into an agreement to transfer approximately $52.88 million in forfeited assets to the Federal Republic of Nigeria in recognition of Nigeria’s assistance to the department in an investigation into corruption in the Nigerian oil industry. “This agreement recognizes the close law enforcement relationship […]
The United States has congratulated President-elect John Mahama on his victory in Ghana’s 2024 elections while calling for justice for those who lost their lives due to electoral violence. In a statement, U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken extended further congratulations to Vice President-elect Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang for making history as Ghana’s “first female […]
The United States Attorney’s Office has announced the sentencing of a 34-year-old Ghanaian man, Wigbert Bandie, for his role in a conspiracy to commit wire fraud, violating 18 U.S.C. §§ 1349 and 1343. Bandie, who pleaded guilty as part of a plea agreement, was sentenced to 63 months in prison. The Federal Bureau of Investigation […]
