Category: Politics

Ghana Reparations: Ghana has taken a historic step at the United Nations by leading a groundbreaking initiative to formally recognize the transatlantic slave trade as one of the “gravest crimes against humanity.” The resolution, tabled by Ghana, calls on UN member states to consider issuing official apologies and contributing to a reparations fund to address […]

European Tests: The UEFA Champions League round of 16 promises another thrilling night of European football as three Premier League clubs — Arsenal, Manchester City, and Chelsea — prepare for decisive first-leg encounters. Each tie brings its own storyline: Arsenal looking to silence critics, Manchester City aiming to dominate an injury-hit Real Madrid, and Chelsea […]

Finance Ministry: A major audit of government arrears has uncovered billions of cedis in questionable claims, missing resources and suspected fraudulent transactions within Ghana’s public financial management system. Presenting a statement to Parliament on behalf of Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson, Deputy Minister for Finance Thomas Nyarko Ampem described the findings as evidence of a […]

Global oil and gas prices fell sharply on Tuesday after Donald Trump suggested the ongoing conflict involving Iran might not last long. Oil prices had surged to nearly $120 per barrel on Monday amid fears that the war could severely disrupt energy supplies from the Middle East. However, prices dropped to around $92 after Trump […]

Strait of Hormuz: The US warns Iran against disrupting global oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz as tensions raise fears of rising energy prices worldwide. US President Donald Trump has issued a strong warning to Iran, cautioning that any attempt to disrupt oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz would provoke a powerful military […]

China’s exports: Strong global demand for electronics and manufactured goods drives China’s exports, even as shipments to the United States decline. China’s exports surged dramatically in the first two months of the year, highlighting the resilience of the country’s trade sector despite ongoing tensions with the United States. Official data released by the government in […]

The former mayor of Istanbul, Ekrem Imamoglu, is set to become the central defendant in a large corruption trial that critics say could reshape Turkey’s political landscape. Ekrem Imamoglu, 55, faces more than 140 charges including corruption and allegedly leading a criminal organisation. Prosecutors are seeking a combined prison sentence of up to 2,430 years […]

Fishermen Attacked: All 59 fishermen who were attacked at sea off the Central Region coast have been safely rescued and returned to shore, according to confirmation from Gizella Tetteh-Agbotui, Member of Parliament for Awutu Senya West. The fishermen were reportedly attacked approximately 35 nautical miles offshore near Senya Bereku in the Awutu Senya District during […]

Chelsea Vs Aston Villa: Chelsea F.C. produced a ruthless attacking performance to defeat Aston Villa F.C. 4-1 at Villa Park, delivering one of their most convincing victories of the 2025/26 Premier League season. The emphatic win strengthened Chelsea’s push for Champions League qualification while dealing a heavy blow to Villa’s ambitions of keeping pace with […]

Government allocates GHS 4.2 billion through GETFund to sustain Free SHS; World Bank commits $300 million for school upgrades. The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has assured Ghanaians that no student enrolled under the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) policy is struggling to access food. Speaking on TV3 Ghana on Thursday, February 5, the […]