International

ACEP’s Ben Boakye calls for a realistic Africa climate transition that balances development, energy access, and decarbonisation goals.

South African opposition leader Julius Malema sentenced to five years in prison over firearm offenses, but released pending appeal.

Israel appoints its first ambassador to Somaliland following recognition, drawing strong backlash from Somalia and international bodies over sovereignty concerns.

Ghana strengthens research and innovation ties with TU Delft as Deputy Minister John Dumelo leads delegation to deepen collaboration in agriculture, water systems, and technology.

Ghana’s Climate Minister Issifu Seidu calls for stronger global cooperation, climate finance, and debt relief at the V20 Ministerial Dialogue in Washington.

IMF, World Bank, and IEA intensify coordination to address the global energy crisis triggered by the Middle East war, warning of prolonged supply disruptions and rising prices.

Dangote Group plans a $40 billion expansion to boost refinery capacity and fertilizer output under Vision 2030, aiming to transform Africa’s energy and agriculture sectors.

Intra-African trade under AfCFTA is projected to reach $230 billion by 2026, signaling a shift toward economic self-reliance and regional integration.

At the One Health Summit in Lyon, President Mahama highlighted Ghana's disease burden, climate threats to cocoa farming, and illegal mining crisis, while demanding equitable global financing for health resilience in Africa's most vulnerable nations.

Ghana's President John Dramani Mahama, co-chairing the One Health Summit in Lyon alongside French President Macron, urged world leaders to move beyond commitments and build a new global framework linking health security to sustainable development.

U.S. President Donald Trump says he has agreed to a two-week truce in the Iran war, suspending planned bombing while negotiations continue over the Strait of Hormuz and a wider deal.