Western Africa

The Government of Ghana has begun an emergency evacuation of its citizens from the Islamic Republic of Iran, following a sharp escalation in hostilities between Iran and Israel. The move …

President John Dramani Mahama has directed the Ghana Armed Forces to provide armed security escorts for all vehicles travelling through the Bawku area, in a major move aimed at strengthening …

Ghana has taken a major step towards digital transformation by validating its first-ever National E-Commerce Strategy, aimed at boosting online trade, empowering small businesses, and supporting inclusive economic development across …

Ghana is positioning itself as a key player in Africa’s green transportation revolution, as the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition reaffirms its commitment to assembling combustion engine vehicles and …

The impact of climate change is becoming more severe across Ghana, especially in the farming communities that rely on predictable weather patterns for survival. Rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, and prolonged …

The 60th Annual Meetings of the Board of Governors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) have wrapped up in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, with one of the top items on the …

Ghana’s economy is showing strong signs of recovery, with growth picking up speed in the first quarter of 2025. According to figures released on Wednesday by the Ghana Statistical Service …

Global shipping company, CMA CGM, has announced that from June 15, 2025, it will begin charging a $1,200 Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) per twenty-foot equivalent unit (TEU) on all cargoes …

Tier 5 Technologies, a major player in enterprise IT and cloud services in West Africa, has entered into a strategic partnership with MongoDB, a global leader in database technologies. The …

Authorities in Togo have released 56 individuals arrested during recent anti-government protests, while others remain in custody as investigations continue, the public prosecutor announced on Monday. The protests, which took …