55 m. ago GRNMA halts planned strike after productive talks with gov’t

The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) has announced its decision to suspend all intended industrial action following a meeting with key government stakeholders on Monday, July 15, 2025.

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2 h. ago Cwesi Oteng paved the way for a lot of things in Ghana’s gospel industry – Perez Musik

Gospel musician Perez Musik has praised Cwesi Oteng for his significant contribution to the gospel music scene, particularly in the contemporary urban gospel genre. He stated that Cwesi Oteng created numerous opportunities for young gospel singers following the release of his hit song ‘God Dey Bless Me’ in 2012. In an interview with Roselyn Felli […]

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10 h. ago Nigeria bids farewell to former leader Buhari with burial in home state

Nigeria's former President Muhammad Buhari was buried on Tuesday in the backyard of his home in northern Katsina state, as residents climbed trees to bid farewell to the 82-year-old.

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36 h. ago South African car exports to U.S. plunge as Trump tariffs bite

South African car exports to the United States dropped sharply in the first quarter of 2025, and tumbled more than 80% in April and May after import tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump hit automakers' sales, industry association Naamsa said.

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36 h. ago Cameroon’s Biya, 92, brushes off health fears in bid for new term

In June 2004, on returning from yet another extended stay abroad, Cameroon President Paul Biya came down from his plane and poked fun at rumours he was dead.

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37 h. ago Trump threatens Russia with tariffs while unveiling Ukraine weapons plan

US President Donald Trump has announced the US will send "top-of-the-line weapons" to Ukraine via Nato countries, while also threatening Russia with severe tariffs if a deal to end the war is not reached within 50 days.

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46 h. ago Trump threatens ‘very severe’ tariffs against Russia if no Ukraine deal within 50 days

US Donald Trump says he is "very, very unhappy" with Russia and has announced plans to deliver "top-of-the-line" weapons to Ukraine, via Nato.

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60 h. ago Trump will be hosted by King at Windsor during second state visit

Donald Trump has formally accepted an invitation from King Charles III to join him and Queen Camilla for an unprecedented second state visit, Buckingham Palace has said.

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3 d. ago Ghana’s John Mahama: ‘When the world is unpredictable, people head to gold’

With commodity markets driving the country's remarkable turnaround, President John Mahama says political reforms, debt restructuring and revitalising farming will keep the cedi rising. On the face of it, the barrage of upbeat reports on Ghana from the ratings agencies and the financial press point to a remarkable turnaround for a country that defaulted on its public debt three years ago.

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3 d. ago John Mahama: ‘When the world is unpredictable, people head to gold’

With commodity markets driving the country's remarkable turnaround, President John Mahama says political reforms, debt restructuring and revitalising farming will keep the cedi rising. On the face of it, the barrage of upbeat reports on Ghana from the ratings agencies and the financial press point to a remarkable turnaround for a country that defaulted on its public debt three years ago.

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4 d. ago Ghana interested in Ukraine’s drone production – Zelenskyy reveals

Ghana is poised to significantly expand its partnership with Ukraine, expressing keen interest in Ukrainian technologies, particularly in drone production.

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5 d. ago Six things Trump should know about Liberia after he praised leader’s ‘good English’

US President Donald Trump has praised Liberian President Joseph Boakai for speaking "good English" and asked him where he went to school.

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6 d. ago Children queuing for supplements killed in Israeli strike in Gaza, hospital says

At least 15 Palestinians, including eight children and two women, have been killed in an Israeli strike near a medical point in central Gaza, a hospital there says.

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6 d. ago ‘You need to shape up’: Trump’s pick for Singapore envoy grilled in Senate

The nominee for the US ambassador to Singapore, Anjani Sinha, drew criticism during his Senate confirmation hearing when he struggled to answer questions about the island-state. On Wednesday Dr Sinha was grilled by Senator Tammy Duckworth on the US’s relationship with Singapore and the island-state’s role in South East Asia. At one point Ms Duckworth […]

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6 d. ago Former Love Island USA contestant apologises for using slur in post

Love Island USA's Cierra Ortega has apologised for old social media posts including a derogatory term for Asian people, following her sudden removal from the hit TV show.

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6 d. ago Trump is right on migration – John Kerry says Biden allowed ‘siege’ on border

Former US Secretary of State John Kerry has told the BBC his fellow Democrats allowed the US-Mexico border to be "under siege" during Joe Biden's presidency.

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6 d. ago Trump sells shift from ‘aid to trade’ in White House meeting with African leaders

 President Donald Trump told leaders from five African nations on Wednesday that he was shifting the U.S. approach to the continent from aid to trade and that the United States is a better partner for Africa than China.

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6 d. ago Why Trump has invited five African leaders to the White House

US President Donald Trump began a three-day summit in Washington D.C. with the leaders of five African states, an event the White House sees as an "incredible" commercial opportunity.

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6 d. ago Trump threatens Brazil with 50% tariff and demands Bolsonaro’s trial end

US President Donald Trump said he was planning to impose a 50% tax on goods made in Brazil, escalating his fight with the South American country.

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7 d. ago Court dismisses NPP candidate’s bid to halt Ablekuma North rerun

The High Court has dismissed an application filed by Nana Akua Afriyie, the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) parliamentary candidate for Ablekuma North, seeking to stop a planned rerun of parliamentary elections in 19 polling stations within the constituency.

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