DRC unveils first-ever gold refinery with 500–600kg monthly output as it boosts local processing
DRC unveils first-ever gold refinery with 500–600kg monthly output as it boosts local processing. The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has officially inaugurated its first gold refinery, marking a major step toward strengthening local mineral processing and capturing more…
Ghana Government Imposes Fresh Ban on Foreign Travels for Board Members of State Agencies
The Ghanaian government, led by President John Dramani Mahama, has banned board members of state-owned enterprises and public institutions from undertaking international travel for training, retreats, conferences, or similar activities at the expense of the state. This directive aims to…
Zimbabwean born Natasha Callon turns childhood dream into career as US flight instructor
Zimbabwean-Born Natasha Callon Turns Childhood Dream Into Career as U.S. Flight Instructor A Zimbabwean-born aviator, Natasha Callon, has successfully transformed her childhood dream of flying into a thriving career as a flight instructor in the United States, inspiring many young…
US blacklists Sudan’s Muslim Brotherhood, puts Burhan junta on the spot
US Blacklists Sudan’s Muslim Brotherhood, Puts Burhan Junta Under Pressure The United States has blacklisted the Muslim Brotherhood in Sudan, a move that significantly increases pressure on the military leadership headed by General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan. The decision marks…
Ghanaian Socialite Derrick Van Yeboah Pleads Guilty in US to $100m Romance, Email Fraud Scheme
A 40-Year old Ghanaian socialite, Derrick Van Yeboah, has pleaded guilty in the United States for his role in a large-scale online fraud operation involving romance scams and business email compromise that defrauded victims of more than $100 million. According…
Dangote Cement sells 10% of Senegal subsidiary to government
Senegal has increased its participation in the country’s industrial sector by acquiring a 10 per cent stake in Dangote Cement’s local subsidiary, the nation’s leading cement producer. The move, outlined in Dangote Cement’s 2025 annual report, reduces the group’s direct…
69th Independence Day: Ghana’s best days are still ahead — Asiedu Nketiah
Ghana@ 69: Our best days are still ahead – Asiedu Nketia National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has urged the people of Ghana to reflect on the true essence of independence. In a…
Ghana cocoa farmers remain unpaid despite $337 million disbursement pledge
Ghanaian cocoa farmers worry they have not been paid for deliveries, even after the regulator released funds to buyers to settle arrears and support the struggling sector. The Ghana Cocoa Board, or COCOBOD, said last week it had released 3.62…
2026 FIBA World Cup Qualifiers: D’Tigress to face Germany, France, others
Nigeria’s D’Tigress have discovered their opponents in the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup Qualifying Tournament. The draw for the competition took place on Wednesday. D’Tigress, who are the reigning African champions will face Colombia, the Philippines, Germany, South Korea…
Mahama calls on African Union member states to strengthen African Court
President Mahama calls on African Union member states to strengthen the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights and uphold justice across the continent. President John Dramani Mahama has urged African Union member states to ratify protocols and strengthen the…