Marburg Virus Deaths in Ethiopia Rise to Six Amid Ongoing Outbreak
The death toll from a Marburg virus outbreak in Ethiopia has risen to six, the Ethiopian Press Agency reported on Wednesday, November 26. The outbreak […]
Articles by Steven Addamah
Bank of Ghana Cuts Policy Rate to 18% as Inflation Outlook Brightens
Ghana’s Central bank, on Wednesday, November 26, announced a 350-basis-point reduction in the benchmark lending rate, lowering it from 21.5 percent to 18 percent. Governor […]
Amnesty Flags War Crimes in El-Fasher as Global Pressure Mounts on Sudan’s Warring Factions
Amnesty International, on Tuesday, November 25, has accused Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) of committing war crimes during their recent takeover of el-Fasher, the capital […]
World Bank Raises Kenya’s 2025 Growth Forecast Amid Strong Construction Recovery
The World Bank, on Monday, November 24, has upgraded Kenya’s 2025 economic growth projection to 4.9 percent, up from its earlier estimate of 4.5 percent, […]
US Lifts 15% Tariff on Ghana’s Cocoa and Farm Exports in Major Boost to Bilateral Trade
The United States has formally rescinded the 15% tariff on Ghana’s cocoa and selected agricultural exports, a move Accra has hailed as a diplomatic and […]
Aid Flight Crashes in South Sudan, Leaving Three Crew Members Dead
A humanitarian flight transporting food supplies to flood-displaced communities in South Sudan has crashed, killing all three crew members on board. The aircraft, operated by […]
African Union Renews Push for UN Security Council Seat, Fair Global Representation at AU–EU Summit
On Monday, November 24 2025, Africa’s leaders have renewed their demand for permanent representation on the UN Security Council and more equitable participation in global […]
Guinea-Bissau Counts Votes in High-Stakes Election Marked by Opposition Exclusion
Vote counting is underway in Guinea-Bissau after citizens cast their ballots on Sunday in pivotal presidential and legislative elections, on November 23. President Umaro Sissoco […]
Pope Urges Release of Nigerian School Hostages as Escaped Pupils Return Home
Fifty of the 303 students abducted from St. Mary’s Catholic School in Niger State have escaped and reunited with their families, prompting renewed global attention […]
Ethiopia Marks Record-Breaking Great Ethiopian Run with Global Participation
Ethiopia’s capital pulsed with renewed athletic fervour on Sunday as 55,000 competitors took to the streets for the 25th edition of the Great Ethiopian Run, […]