38 m. ago Oil Prices Edge Higher Amid Geopolitical Tensions Despite Historic Annual Decline

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/oil-prices-edge-higher-amid-geopolitical-tensions-despite-historic-annual-decline/Oil prices gained modest ground Monday, offering brief relief in what has become a difficult year for global energy markets, though the commodity remains on track for its steepest annual decline since 2020. Brent crude rose to $61.92 per barrel on December 29, climbing 2.11 percent from the previous session. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) advanced […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/oil-prices-edge-higher-amid-geopolitical-tensions-despite-historic-annual-decline/

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57 m. ago Chirapatre chief warns residents against poor sanitation during Boxing Day clean

The Chief of Chirapatre in the Asokwa Municipal Assembly of the Ashanti Region, Nana Offe Kusi Wiredu II, has issued a stern warning to residents against the indiscriminate disposal of waste, declaring that offenders will be prosecuted. The warning was delivered during a Boxing Day clean-up exercise led by the Chief, alongside the Nkosuohene, sub-chiefs […]

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1 hour ago British Opposition Leaders Demand Deportation of Egyptian Activist Over Historic Posts

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/british-opposition-leaders-demand-deportation-of-egyptian-activist-over-historic-posts/Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch has called for the deportation of British Egyptian activist Alaa Abd El Fattah following the emergence of historic social media posts containing antisemitic and racist content, declaring she does not want people who hate Britain coming to the country. Abd El Fattah, 44, arrived in Britain on December 27 after […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/british-opposition-leaders-demand-deportation-of-egyptian-activist-over-historic-posts/

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1 hour ago Trump and Zelenskyy Report Progress on Ukraine Peace Deal Despite Territorial Disputes

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/trump-and-zelenskyy-report-progress-on-ukraine-peace-deal-despite-territorial-disputes/United States President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy indicated December 28 they are approaching a potential agreement to end the war in Ukraine, though significant disagreements over territory remain unresolved. Following their meeting at the Mar a Lago resort in Florida, Trump told reporters the negotiations are roughly ninety five percent complete but […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/trump-and-zelenskyy-report-progress-on-ukraine-peace-deal-despite-territorial-disputes/

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4 h. ago General Elections In CAR Conclude Peacefully; High Voter Turnout Reported

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Nana Beeko, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/general-elections-in-car-conclude-peacefully-high-voter-turnout-reported/Author: Ishola Akande BANGUI, Central African Republic – December 29, 2025 – General elections in the Central African Republic (CAR) concluded yesterday evening in a calm and peaceful atmosphere, according to post-election assessments released this morning by the Réseau Arc-en-Ciel (RAC). The nation’s leading domestic observation network reported that the voting process, which closed at […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Nana Beeko, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/general-elections-in-car-conclude-peacefully-high-voter-turnout-reported/

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5 h. ago Trump says progress made in Ukraine talks but ‘thorny issues’ remain

Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky said progress had been made to end the Ukraine war during Florida talks but the US leader added "one or two very thorny issues" remained.

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16 h. ago Ten Injured as Shooting Disrupts Friday Prayers at Ho Central Mosque

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ten-injured-as-shooting-disrupts-friday-prayers-at-ho-central-mosque/At least ten people sustained gunshot wounds when masked assailants stormed the Ho Central Mosque in the Volta Region on Friday, December 26, disrupting worship services and reigniting tensions over a prolonged leadership dispute within Ghana’s Muslim community. The violence occurred at approximately 9:00 a.m. as worshippers gathered for Friday Jumu’ah prayers, according to multiple […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ten-injured-as-shooting-disrupts-friday-prayers-at-ho-central-mosque/

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23 h. ago Guinea Votes as Doumbouya Seeks Seven Year Presidential Term

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/guinea-votes-as-doumbouya-seeks-seven-year-presidential-term/Guinea held a presidential election on Sunday widely expected to hand General Mamady Doumbouya, who seized power in a 2021 coup, a seven year mandate, completing the West African nation’s transition back to civilian rule. Some 6.7 million registered voters went to the polls, which opened at 07:00 GMT on Sunday and closed at 18:00 […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/guinea-votes-as-doumbouya-seeks-seven-year-presidential-term/

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24 h. ago Alavanyo Paramount Queen backs Asantehene in opposition to inclusion of Queenmothers in Houses of Chiefs

The Paramount Queen of the Alavanyo Traditional Area, Mamaga Ametor II, has declared her support for His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, over his rejection of proposals to include traditional queens and queenmothers in the National and Regional Houses of Chiefs.

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26 h. ago Israel Becomes First Nation to Recognize Somaliland as Independent State

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/israel-becomes-first-nation-to-recognize-somaliland-as-independent-state/Israel became the first country to formally recognize the self-declared Republic of Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state on Friday, triggering swift condemnation from Somalia, the African Union (AU) and multiple regional powers. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel would seek immediate cooperation with Somaliland in agriculture, health, technology and the economy. He congratulated […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/israel-becomes-first-nation-to-recognize-somaliland-as-independent-state/

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26 h. ago Mr Eazi Pledges Two Million Dollars for Event Venues in Accra

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mr-eazi-pledges-two-million-dollars-for-event-venues-in-accra/Nigerian musician and businessman Mr Eazi has announced his intention to build an indoor and outdoor event centre in Ghana, with the project’s future hinging on the provision of land by tourism authorities. The artist made the declaration while performing at Detty Rave in Accra on December 28, 2025. He challenged Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mr-eazi-pledges-two-million-dollars-for-event-venues-in-accra/

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27 h. ago Ivory Coast Holds Legislative Elections Amid Political Divisions

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ivory-coast-holds-legislative-elections-amid-political-divisions/Ivorians went to the polls on Saturday to elect 255 members of the National Assembly, in a legislative vote shaped by deep political tensions following a contentious presidential election two months earlier. Polling stations opened across the country’s 205 electoral constituencies on December 27, with voting scheduled to run until 6:00 pm local time. Some […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ivory-coast-holds-legislative-elections-amid-political-divisions/

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27 h. ago Cedi Maintains Stability Against Dollar During Christmas Week

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cedi-maintains-stability-against-dollar-during-christmas-week/The Ghanaian cedi held steady on the interbank foreign exchange market during the Christmas week, trading around GHS 11.10 to the US dollar, according to data from the Bank of Ghana (BoG). The relative stability comes as the festive season draws to a close, offering a reprieve from the currency volatility experienced earlier in the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cedi-maintains-stability-against-dollar-during-christmas-week/

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38 h. ago Kennedy Center seeks $1m from musician who cancelled after Trump name added to venue

The head of the Kennedy Center in Washington DC has demanded $1m (£740,000) in damages from a musician who cancelled a concert after President Donald Trump's name was added to the venue.

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50 h. ago Ebo Noah’s ‘faith’ or Climate Change: Rains on Christmas eve and day in Ghana?

My heart pounded when I saw a lightning strike across the thick, dark skies from the open windows of my bedroom. I hurriedly closed my laptop, turned off my mobile phone and clogged my ears with my index fingers, because I knew what followed the glittery lightning – Thunder! I loathe these natural atmospheric phenomena […]

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56 h. ago U.S. airstrikes in Nigeria signal major shift in West African security

United States President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he ordered a "powerful and deadly" military strike against Islamic State militants in Northwest Nigeria. The operation, executed on Christmas Day, targeted what the president described as "ISIS Terrorist Scum" responsible for the persecution of Christians. Trump stated on Truth Social that he had previously warned these groups to "stop the slaughtering of Christians" or face "hell to pay." He characterised the mission as a series of "numerous perfect strikes" carried out by the "Department of War." In his concluding remarks, Trump wrote: "Under my leadership, our Country will not allow Radical Islamic Terrorism to prosper. May God Bless our Military, and MERRY CHRISTMAS to all, including the dead Terrorists, of which there will be many more if their slaughter of Christians continues."

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62 h. ago Zelensky plans to meet Trump on Sunday for talks on ending Russian war

Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky has said he will meet US President Donald Trump in Florida over the weekend, as talks continue ending Russia's full-scale war.

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69 h. ago Gold Surges Seventy Percent in 2025 as Global Uncertainty Drives Record Rally

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/gold-surges-seventy-percent-in-2025-as-global-uncertainty-drives-record-rally/Gold and silver posted their strongest annual gains since 1979 as geopolitical tensions, anticipated United States interest rate cuts and central bank purchases drove both precious metals to record highs throughout 2025, according to the All India Gem & Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC). The Mumbai based trade organization released its annual bullion market review December […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/gold-surges-seventy-percent-in-2025-as-global-uncertainty-drives-record-rally/

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69 h. ago Civil Society Groups Blame Weak National Assembly Oversight for Nigeria Fuel Quality Crisis

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/civil-society-groups-blame-weak-national-assembly-oversight-for-nigeria-fuel-quality-crisis/Nigerian political parties and civil society organisations have declared that years of inadequate parliamentary oversight created conditions enabling substandard fuel imports and the regulatory confrontation between the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) and Dangote Refinery. The Conference Of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) and over 75 civil society groups operating under the Coalition […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/civil-society-groups-blame-weak-national-assembly-oversight-for-nigeria-fuel-quality-crisis/

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3 d. ago Ghana, 2 others to see strong absolute growth in electricity consumption – Fitch Solutions

Ghana, 2 others to see strong absolute growth in electricity consumption – Fitch Solutions The electricity’s share in buildings energy use is set to rise from 17% to 19.2% by 2034, Fitch Solutions has disclosed. This would be driven primarily by rapid urbanisation and rising incomes. According to the Uk-based firm, major markets such as […]

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