Ghana declared 1 autonomy proposal the sole basis for resolving the Western Sahara conflict under UN auspices, aligning with growing international support for Rabat’s position. The announcement followed Thursday’s talks in Rabat between Ghanaian Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa and Moroccan counterpart Nasser Bourita. A joint statement affirmed Ghana considers the plan “the only realistic […]
El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele responded publicly to European Union criticism of a new law taxing foreign-funded NGOs, bypassing conventional diplomatic protocol. The EU statement had labeled El Salvador’s Foreign Agents Law a threat to civil society. Bukele replied on Twitter, calling the EU “aging, overregulated, energy-dependent, tech-lagging, and led by unelected bureaucrats.” Upgrade to […]
By Nsiaba Nana Akwasi Kobi *Feature Article* 19 MAR 2025 The defamation battle between investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas and former Assin Central MP Kennedy Agyapong has once again exposed the troubling inconsistencies in judicial rulings across different jurisdictions. While a Ghanaian court dismissed Anas’s case, citing a lack of evidence, a U.S. court found Agyapong’s remarks defamatory and awarded Anas a staggering $18 […]
By Lawrence Odoom. President John Dramani Mahama has made a historic arrival in Sierra Leone, where he was warmly received by President Maada Wonie Bio amidst a vibrant display of the country’s rich cultural heritage. The two leaders are poised to engage in pivotal bilateral talks aimed at fortifying the bonds between their nations. Their […]
The Mexican President CLAUDIA SHEINBAUM writes to Trump and Musk on behalf of the rest of the WORLD: “So, they voted to build a wall… Well, my dear Americans, even if you don’t understand much about geography—since for you, America is your country and not a continent—it’s important that, before laying the first bricks, you […]
Donald Trump’s few weeks into his second term as president, United States have intensified a crackdown on immigration, building on his campaign promise of carrying out the largest deportation in American’s history. Since Trump’s inauguration on January 20, the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has arrested more than 4,000 unauthorised immigrants across the US […]
By Lawrence Odoom President John Dramani Mahama has urged African Heads of State to prioritize tax compliance as a vital strategy to address the continent’s substantial financing gap. Speaking at the Heads of State and Government breakfast dialogue at the AU Commission headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Mahama emphasized the need for a multifaceted approach […]
Reports:BBC World Service from Tamale, Ghana Burkina Faso’s military is struggling to defeat jihadists who have taken control of much territory. Three Ghanaians have told the BBC of their involvement in the fighting between Islamist insurgents and the military in neighbouring Burkina Faso, describing scenes of sometimes indiscriminate violence and bloody battles. “We are always […]
“Many people call me a weak man because i allowed peace to reign since my ambition was not worth the bl00d of my country men, women and children. It all started when Obama called me to tell me his policies which would benefit Nigeria and Africa. I took time to read through and found it […]
By Lawrence Odoom The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Malaysia-Singapore chapter has demonstrated exemplary compassion and dedication to the welfare of Ghanaian immigrants in Malaysia and Singapore. Recently, the chapter sponsored a critical eye surgery for a Ghanaian citizen in Malaysia who was on the brink of losing his sight entirely. This selfless act, spearheaded by […]
