Ghana cuts power supply to key institutions over unpaid bills
Ghana’s state electric distributor has cut power supply to several state institutions over unpaid bills running to tens of millions of dollars, adding its pleas for payment have fallen on deaf ears. The Electricity Company of Ghana on Tuesday cut…
Morocco to review Turkey trade deal over expanding deficit, sources say
Morocco is planning to review its trade agreement with Turkey and push for more Turkish investment to offset an expanding trade deficit driven largely by Turkish fabric imports, two sources told Reuters. Omar Hjira, the Moroccan cabinet member in charge…
Why Ghana banned the use of honorary doctorates and professorship in public
Ghana’s Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has banned the public usage of honorific doctorate and professorial titles. The directive aims to address misuse by politicians, religious leaders, and business figures, preserving academic integrity. Honorary degrees are symbolic recognitions, distinct from earned…
Ethiopia to Host Second Africa Climate Summit in 2025
Ethiopia, in partnership with the African Union, is set to host the Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2) from September 8–10, 2025, reaffirming its role in advancing continental climate leadership. Held under the theme “Green Talks and Green Actions,” the summit…
Tanzania and Uganda face potential US travel ban
The State Department has identified 36 countries of concern that might be recommended for full or partial suspension of entry if they do not meet established benchmarks and requirements within 60 days,” Rubio said. Twenty-five of these countries are in…
Uganda President Yoweri Museveni signs new law allowing military trials for civilians
Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni has signed into law an amendment that will allow, once again, civilians to be tried in a military court under certain circumstances. A previous law permitting such trials was ruled unconstitutional by the Supreme Court in…
Heavy rains in dry season cause havoc in DR Congo’s capital
At least 29 people have been killed in flood waters and landslides in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s capital, Kinshasa, following unusually heavy rains in the dry season, the interior ministry has said. Homes were swept away, roads were…
Former Enyimba Goalkeeper Confirmed Dead
Former Enyimba Goalkeeper Confirmed Dead Former Enyimba FC goalkeeper and Togolese international, Bassa Sabirou Djeri has been confirmed dead, BSNSports.com.ng reports. The People’s Elephant mourned the demise of their former shot-stopper in a statement. “Enyimba Football Club is…
Etihad, Ethiopian Launch Codeshare Partnership
Etihad Airways and Ethiopian Airlines have officially activated a strategic codeshare partnership, a move that strengthens connectivity and opens a world of travel opportunities between Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Middle East, the carriers shared. Announced on Monday, this bilateral…
GHANA:Fuel prices to fall from June 16 due to postponement of GH¢1.0 levy
The prices of petroleum products are expected to go down significantly at the pumps from Monday, 16th June 2025, following the postponement of the GH¢1.0 Energy Sector Levy. This is based on the Pricing Outlook Report put together by the…