Ghana is stepping up its diplomatic efforts at the United Nations, blending cultural advocacy with political lobbying to secure international acknowledgment of the transatlantic slave trade as one of history’s gravest crimes. Speaking in New York, former President John Dramani Mahama highlighted the enduring legacy of slavery, emphasizing that centuries…
Burkina Faso’s recent decision to ban the export of fresh tomatoes is drawing attention across West Africa, as traders and consumers monitor potential impacts on supply and prices. The measure, announced in mid-March, is designed to support the country’s local tomato processing industry by keeping more produce within its borders.…
Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura has been honoured with the prestigious Christina Hackman Impact Leadership (CHIL) International Award during a ceremony in Accra, Ghana. The award recognises Mwaura’s efforts in advancing social justice, inclusive communication, and disability advocacy. It was presented at the CHIL International Awards organised by Here for Perfection…
Ghana has officially renamed its main international gateway, dropping the name of Emmanuel Kwasi Kotoka, a military officer linked to the 1966 overthrow of the country’s first president, Kwame Nkrumah. The facility will now revert to its earlier title, Accra International Airport, in what officials describe as an effort to…
Senegalese musician Sahad Sarr has unveiled his new album, African West, a project that has been a decade in the making and reflects his ambition to reshape global musical influences through an unapologetically African lens. A Unique Sonic Identity Sarr’s sound draws inspiration from African, American, and global traditions, but…
Seven Ghanaian tomato traders were killed on Saturday when Islamist insurgents attacked the town of Titao in northern Burkina Faso, Ghana’s Interior Minister has confirmed. Details of the Attack The victims were part of a group of 18 traders who had crossed into Burkina Faso to buy tomatoes when militants…
Ghanaian authorities have announced plans to seek the extradition of a Russian national accused of secretly filming intimate encounters with several women and posting the footage online without their permission. Allegations Against the Suspect The man, described in African and Russian media as a self-proclaimed “pick-up artist” and blogger in…
Ghana’s Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection (MoGCSP) has pledged to pursue legal action after reports surfaced of a foreign national engaging in sexual activities with Ghanaian women and circulating videos of the encounters online without their consent. Ministry’s Response In a statement issued on February 14, 2026, the…
Accra, Ghana – Tributes have been pouring in from across Ghana and around the world following the death of Ebo Taylor, the legendary guitarist, composer, and bandleader whose six-decade career helped shape modern popular music in West Africa. Taylor, often described as one of the founding fathers of contemporary highlife,…
Accra, Ghana – Legendary Ghanaian guitarist, composer, and bandleader Ebo Taylor has died at the age of 90, his family confirmed. Widely regarded as one of the architects of modern highlife and a key influence on Afrobeat, Taylor’s music shaped generations across Africa and beyond. A Life in Music Born…