Trump’s remittance tax targets migrants — and hits Africa’s poorest hardest
A new 3.5% tax on remittances passed by the U.S. House of Representatives is sparking global concern, as critics warn it will disproportionately burden poor […]
Ghana
Visa walls, empty wallets: Schengen rejections cost African applicants millions
In 2024, African travelers collectively lost nearly $70 million in non-refundable Schengen visa fees, exposing a growing financial and mobility crisis. According to new data […]
Ghana–Jamaica Labor Accord Opens New Chapter in Skilled Migration, South-South Cooperation
In a bold move to address domestic labor surpluses while strengthening South-South relations, Ghana has formalized a landmark bilateral agreement with Jamaica to export skilled […]
GIS Repatriates 925 People After Removing Beggars, Arrests Are Halted Due to Space Constraints
Out of the 2,241 individuals the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) removed from several Accra streets last Friday (May 16), 925 have been repatriated. There were […]
Ghana Confirms Two Additional Mpox Cases, Bringing the Total to Four
Two more confirmed cases of Mpox have been reported by the Ghana Health Service (GHS) on May 18, increasing the total number of infections in […]
Ghana Opposition Rallies Against Chief Justice Suspension, Alleges Constitutional Breach
In a stirring display of defiance, hundreds of demonstrators clad in red and black flooded the streets of Accra on Monday 06 May to protest […]
Ghana Cracks Down on Suspected Gold Smuggling Syndicate Operated by Indian Nationals
Ghanaian authorities have arrested three Indian nationals suspected of orchestrating a long-running gold smuggling operation believed to have siphoned off significant quantities of the country’s […]
Qatar and Ghana Hold Diplomatic Talks to Strengthen Bilateral Relations
A meeting between Qatar and Ghana has been held on Thursday, April 24 in Accra, where discussions focused on enhancing bilateral relations and exploring avenues […]
Liberia Cracks Down on Foreign Mining Violations in Resource-Rich Sinoe
Liberian authorities have intensified enforcement efforts in the mining sector, arresting two foreign nationals for operating an illicit semi-mechanised mining site in Sinoe County. The […]
Ghana Cracks Down on Gold Smuggling with New Centralised Trading Law
Ghana has introduced sweeping reforms to its gold trade regulations in a bold move to clamp down on rampant smuggling that has cost the nation […]