Category: World
Eritrea quits regional bloc as tensions rise with Ethiopia
Eritrea has withdrawn from the East African regional bloc Igad, accusing the organisation of "becoming a tool against" countries like itself.
In a [...]
Extradition of Ghanaian suspects from the US may not be ‘very quick’ – US Embassy explains
The Government of the United States says it remains open to extradition requests from Ghana but has cautioned that the process is often lengthy due to [...]
Ghanaian influencer Abu Trica charged over $8m scam targeting elderly Americans
A popular Ghanaian social media influencer known as Abu Trica, whose real name is Frederick Kumi, has been arrested over allegations he orchestrated a [...]
Panic in France as children fall victim to lethal violence of Marseille drug gangs
A group of children spotted Adel's body on their way to school, just as his parents were heading to the police station to report him missing. A grot [...]
South Africa: Ex-president’s daughter sworn in as MP after half-sister quits
A daughter of South Africa's former President Jacob Zuma has been sworn into parliament, less than a fortnight after her half-sister was forced to ste [...]
African Union, ECOWAS condemn Benin coup attempt, express support for gov’t
The African Union (AU) and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) condemned a coup attempt in Benin on Sunday, expressing support for [...]
Benin coup attempt foiled by loyalist troops, interior minister says
The government of Benin says it has foiled an attempted coup by members of the West African nation’s armed forces.
“The Beninese armed forces and t [...]
Benin: Soldiers say they have seized power from President Talon
Soldiers in the West African nation of Benin have announced on national TV that they have ousted President Patrice Talon and seized power.
A messag [...]
Trump to host signing of peace deal between leaders of DR Congo and Rwanda
The leaders of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda are set to sign a peace deal aimed at ending the long-running conflict in the reg [...]
Ghana–Israel partnership key to countering violent extremism — Amb. Gilad
A renewed call for stronger Ghana–Israel collaboration in the fight against violent extremism has been amplified by the Israeli Ambassador to Ghana, R [...]