The over 1.3 billion Catholics across the world, in addition to the entire globe, are mourning the death of Pope Francis. The unfortunate incident occurred on Monday, April 21, 2025, a day the Christian fraternity believes is after the resurrection of Jesus Christ, widely known as Easter Monday. Pope Francis,
Two months after the BBC aired a documentary exposing the influx of dangerous opioids into West African countries including Ghana, local policy analyst Bright Simons is raising an alarm over what he describes as a crisis unfolding in plain sight. In a detailed analysis, Simons, Vice President of IMANI Africa,
Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has reiterated the Economic Community of West African States’ (ECOWAS) unwavering commitment to launching the ECO, a single regional currency, and establishing a regional central bank by 2027. This initiative aims to bolster economic integration and financial stability across member states. At a press
Engage US to Seek Waiver for Ghana’s Goods – Oppong Nkrumah Advises Gov’t Amid 10% Trump Tariff—Member of Parliament for Ofoase Ayirebi, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah is calling on the government of Ghana to urgently engage the United States to seek a waiver from the newly imposed 10% tariffs on Ghanaian
Ex-ECG Boss Urges Calm and Clarity Over Ongoing Container Dispute—-Amid scrutiny over missing containers at the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), former Managing Director Samuel Dubik Mahama is calling for a balanced dialogue, redirecting focus to the company’s unprecedented financial turnaround and operational strides. In a recent interview, Mahama emphasized
Ecobank Ghana has reaffirmed its position as the largest bank in Ghana by Tier-1 capital, reporting a robust capital base of $228 million at the end of 2024. This achievement, highlighted in The Banker’s Top 100 African Banks ranking for 2024, underscores Ecobank Ghana’s financial strength and resilience in a
Ghana‘s Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has intercepted opioid drugs valued at GH₵20 million at the Tema Port, preventing their illegal transit to Niger. The seizure comes as there are growing concerns over Ghana’s vulnerability to illicit pharmaceutical trade, with authorities pledging stricter enforcement. Following the interception,
Police in Somalia said Saturday that 32 people died and 63 others were wounded in an attack on a beach hotel in the capital, Mogadishu, the previous evening. Al-Qaida’s East Africa affiliate, al-Shabab, said through its radio that its fighters carried out the attack. Police spokesperson Maj. Abdifatah Adan Hassan told
The city of Kumasi will soon have its first sky bar experience. The city of Kumasi situated in the Ashanti Region is widely accepted to be the second largest City in Ghana after Accra, will soon have its first sky bar experience. It is also one of the most vibrant
Riohs College of Design Accra Ghana (RIOHS) Located in Ghana’s capital city of Accra, Riohs College of Design provides education and support mostly in creative arts. The school offers services and training to people and businesses who place a premium on presentation, brand identity, and the highest standards of timeliness,
