Ghana: U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris “very excited about Africa’s future
Kamala Harris arrived in Accra on Sunday, March 26. The U.S. Vice President begins a tour of the continent until April 2, with a three-day […]
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Ghanaian shopkeepers close stores in face of record inflation
Shopkeepers in Accra, the capital of Ghana, closed stores Wednesday as part of a three-day protest against the soaring cost of living exacerbated since the […]
ECOWAS lifts part of its sanctions against Mali
The 61st Summit of ECOWAS ended on Sunday 3 July in Accra, Ghana. The West African organization discussed its retaliatory measures against Mali, Burkina Faso […]
Ghanaian police has arrested 29 people protesting against high cost of living
The Ghanaian police arrested 29 people on Tuesday after dispersing a violent anti-cost of living demonstration in Accra, according to a new report. Hundreds of […]
Jean-Claude Kassi Brou appointed new Governor of the Central Bank of West African States
In Accra, an extraordinary summit of the eight countries of the West African Monetary Union (UEMOA) was held on Saturday, June 4, in the wake […]
Ghana reopens land borders after two years of closure
It is now possible to enter Ghana freely, without restrictions. The country reopened its land and sea borders on Monday, March 28, which had been […]
Beninese President Patrice Talon takes the helm of WAEMU
Patrice Talon is the new current president of the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU). The Beninese head of state was appointed by his […]
ECOWAS Summit in Ghana: Putschs and security on the agenda
Leaders of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) are meeting in Accra on Thursday as three jihadist-hit countries in the region – Mali, […]
Mali: ECOWAS adopts tough new sanctions against the junta over election delay
The regional organization met in an extraordinary Summit in Accra, Ghana, on Sunday and endorsed the decisions taken by the West African Monetary Union a […]
Hundreds of fish and dolphins stranded on Ghanaian beaches
Tons of fish as well as dead dolphins have been reported in recent days on the Ghanaian coast. An investigation is underway to determine the […]