5 h. ago Trump administration weighing refugee cap of 40,000 with focus on white South Africans

U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration is discussing a refugee admissions cap of around 40,000 for the coming year, with a majority allocated to white South Africans.

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5 h. ago ‘No going into NATO by Ukraine,’ says Trump as Zelensky prepares for White House talks

Donald Trump has said the Ukrainian president can end Russia's war "if he wants to", but there would be "no going into NATO by Ukraine" as part of a peace deal.

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6 h. ago Washington talks could prove more vital for Ukraine’s future than Trump

It is quite possible that Monday's meeting in the White House could prove even more crucial to the future of Ukraine - and for all of Europe's security - than last Friday's US-Russia summit in Alaska.

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8 h. ago A family at war and accusations of poisoning leave tycoon’s body in limbo for 12 years

A Kenyan magistrate this week expressed the hope that a British property tycoon would finally "find rest in eternal peace", after his body had spent 11 years in a mortuary.

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10 h. ago Huge crowds gather in Israel calling for hostage deal and end to Gaza war

Hundreds of thousands of people have gathered in Israel to call for an end to the Gaza war and a deal to secure the release of hostages held by Hamas.

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19 h. ago Advocacy Group Demands “War Footing” Against Illegal Mining After Ghana Crash

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/advocacy-group-demands-war-footing-against-illegal-mining-after-ghana-crash/The Let Truth Be Told Alliance (LTBTA) has issued a searing condemnation of illegal mining following the August 6 helicopter crash that killed eight officials, including two ministers. In a statement titled “Galamsey: A Cruel Menace,” the group linked the tragedy directly to Ghana’s struggle against destructive illegal mining, noting the victims were en route […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/advocacy-group-demands-war-footing-against-illegal-mining-after-ghana-crash/

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19 h. ago Zelensky Challenges Russia’s Ceasefire Rejection Amid Shifting US Stance

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/zelensky-challenges-russias-ceasefire-rejection-amid-shifting-us-stance/Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky declared Russia’s refusal to agree to a ceasefire is obstructing peace efforts, heightening tensions ahead of his Washington visit Monday. “Russia rebuffs numerous calls for a ceasefire and has not yet determined when it will stop the killing. This complicates the situation,” Zelensky stated on social media platform X. His remarks […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/zelensky-challenges-russias-ceasefire-rejection-amid-shifting-us-stance/

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26 h. ago Russia ‘complicating’ end to war, says Zelensky as Trump touts Moscow peace deal

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that Russia's refusal to agree to a ceasefire is complicating efforts to end the war.

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33 h. ago Putin signals readiness for peaceful settlement in Ukraine after Trump talks

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/putin-signals-readiness-for-peaceful-settlement-in-ukraine-after-trump-talks/Russian President Vladimir Putin has said Moscow is ready for an early end to hostilities in Ukraine through peaceful means, following his talks with U.S. President Donald Trump in Alaska. In a statement released by the Kremlin on Saturday, Putin said Russia respected Washington’s position that fighting must stop soon and was prepared to move […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/putin-signals-readiness-for-peaceful-settlement-in-ukraine-after-trump-talks/

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43 h. ago Trump shifts position on Ukraine ceasefire after meeting Putin

Donald Trump says negotiating a permanent peace agreement is the best way to end the war in Ukraine, rather than via a temporary ceasefire.

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45 h. ago Very drastic action has to be taken to deal with galamsey canker – Kojo Asante

Director of Programmes and Policy Engagement at the Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), Dr Kwame Pumpuni Asante, has called for urgent and drastic measures to tackle the menace of illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey.

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57 h. ago Ghana Car Rentals Shift to Local Vehicles Through Landmark Deal

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-car-rentals-shift-to-local-vehicles-through-landmark-deal/Ghana’s car rental industry is set for a significant boost through a new strategic partnership. The Car Rental Association of Ghana (CRAG) has signed a landmark agreement with local automaker Kantanka Automobile Company Limited and parts supplier Agyeo Barima Enterprise, aiming to modernize fleets with Ghanaian-made vehicles and components. Under the deal, CRAG members gain […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-car-rentals-shift-to-local-vehicles-through-landmark-deal/

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58 h. ago MTN Backs Ghana Football with US$2 Million National Teams Sponsorship

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mtn-backs-ghana-football-with-us2-million-national-teams-sponsorship/MTN Ghana has committed $2 million to sponsor all four of Ghana’s national football teams through 2027. The two-year deal, announced by CEO Stephen Blewett in Accra, covers the Black Stars (men’s senior team), Black Queens (women’s senior team), Black Satellites (U-20), and Black Starlets (U-17). “Football connects our nation,” said Blewett. “We’re proud to […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mtn-backs-ghana-football-with-us2-million-national-teams-sponsorship/

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2 d. ago Ghanaian forward Mohammed Fuseini extends USG contract until 2028 

The Black Stars international extends his deal at the club until June 2028 with the option to continue for another year. 

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3 d. ago Equip Armed Forces to deal with disasters – Former National Security Minister

A former National Security Minister, Francis Poku, has called for support for the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) for it to handle disasters of large magnitude effectively.

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3 d. ago US judge blocks Trump religious exemption to birth control coverage

A U.S. judge on Wednesday struck down rules adopted during President Donald Trump's first term that exempted employers with religious or moral objections from having to provide workers with insurance coverage for birth control.

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3 d. ago Helicopter tragedy aftermath: Mahama has resolved to ruthlessly deal with ‘galamsey’ – Ablakwa

President John Dramani Mahama has committed to a “ruthless and relentless campaign” to end illegal mining, known as ‘galamsey’, to end the menace that has resulted in significant losses. The pledge follows the tragic military helicopter crash on August 6 that killed eight people, including two cabinet ministers who were at the forefront of the […]

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3 d. ago Plateau State Trains Officials in Peacebuilding Through Land Dispute Mediation

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/plateau-state-trains-officials-in-peacebuilding-through-land-dispute-mediation/Government workers from four key Plateau State agencies transformed into certified peace mediators this week after intensive training in alternative dispute resolution (ADR) techniques. The Plateau MultiDoor Courthouse (PMDC) and Tattaaunawa Roundtable Initiative (TRICentre), backed by Swedish funding through the Norwegian Refugee Council, equipped 35 officials to tackle explosive housing and land conflicts fueling community […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/plateau-state-trains-officials-in-peacebuilding-through-land-dispute-mediation/

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3 d. ago MTN signs $2m deal to sponsor four Ghana national teams until 2027

MTN Ghana has signed a two-year partnership with the Ghana Football Association worth $2 million to become the headline sponsor of four male and female national teams. The deal marks a shift from the agreement signed before the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, which was also valued at $2 million but covered only the Black […]

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3 d. ago Putin Hails Trump’s Ukraine Efforts, Eyes Nuclear Deal at Alaska Summit

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/putin-hails-trumps-ukraine-efforts-eyes-nuclear-deal-at-alaska-summit/Russian President Vladimir Putin praised Donald Trump’s “energetic and sincere” push to end the Ukraine war while suggesting a potential breakthrough on nuclear arms control ahead of their high-stakes Alaska summit. The remarks signal a diplomatic thaw even as both nations maneuver cautiously around deep-seated tensions. “The current American administration is making quite energetic efforts […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/putin-hails-trumps-ukraine-efforts-eyes-nuclear-deal-at-alaska-summit/

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