African News

Ghana has become Africa’s largest debtor to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) once again, with its debt increasing by 35.3% in the second quarter of 2023. This surge is due to a $600 million bailout from the IMF aimed at revitalizing Ghana’s economy. As of July 31, 2023, Ghana’s outstanding …

Nana Appiah Mensah, the former CEO of Menzgold Ghana Limited, has been granted bail in the amount of GH¢500 million. He is facing 39 counts of fraud and money laundering charges in a trial involving Menzgold Ghana Limited and Brew Marketing Consult. As part of the bail conditions, he must …

Assin Central Member of Parliament, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, who is a contender in the New Patriotic Party’s Presidential election, has expressed his commitment to rejuvenating Ghana’s struggling economy through his Patriotism, Honesty, and Discipline agenda. He believes that his administration can swiftly address the economic crisis by focusing on these …

The Ghana Optometric Association (GOA) has reported a significant increase in cases of Acute Hemorrhagic Conjunctivitis, commonly known as ‘Apollo,’ in Ghana. This eye infection has been spreading rapidly across various communities in the country. The GOA advises those who contract Apollo not to panic but to seek early eye …

The Office of the Special Prosecutor is currently seeking legal approval to freeze and seize the financial assets belonging to Cecilia Abena Dapaah, the former Minister of Sanitation and Water Resources. They have submitted a motion to the High Court on Monday, September 11, 2023, in an effort to confirm …

A Ghanaian social media user, Young Jon, based in the US, faced intense backlash for making derogatory comments about specific religious groups in Ghana. Over the past few weeks, this content creator had been live-streaming insulting remarks directed at Ghanaians, resulting in significant unwanted attention. In a remarkable turn of …

Afrobeats sensation Davido recently revealed his substantial performance fee during an interview with Zahir Jooma, co-owner of Icebox jewelry store. He shared insights into the number of shows he participates in monthly and the price for booking him. In the viral video, Davido mentioned that his current fee is $600,000 …

In the mountainous regions south of Marrakesh, remote villages are grappling with the aftermath of a devastating earthquake that struck on Friday night. Rescuers, facing treacherous conditions and impassable roads strewn with debris, have been tirelessly searching for survivors using minimal equipment. Regrettably, the official death toll has surpassed 2,100, …

  Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina has stepped down from his position following official confirmation of his candidacy in the country’s upcoming presidential elections, scheduled for November 9. The decision to resign aligns with Madagascar’s constitutional requirement, which mandates that a sitting head of state must resign if they wish to …

The local volunteer emergency room reported on Sunday that a devastating airstrike in southern Khartoum had resulted in the tragic loss of at least 40 lives. This marks the highest number of civilian casualties in a single incident since the commencement of the civil war in Sudan on April 15. …