Ghana’s world-famous handwoven fabric, Kente, has received international recognition as the country’s first officially protected Geographical Indication (GI) product. This recognition means Kente’s identity and uniqueness are tied directly to its origin, ensuring its cultural and economic value is safeguarded…
Shock has gripped South Africa’s diplomatic circles after its ambassador to France, Nkosinathi Emmanuel Mthethwa, was found dead in Paris on Tuesday. The 58-year-old diplomat’s body was discovered outside the Hyatt Hotel in central Paris, a day after he was…
Nigeria’s oil sector is facing fresh chaos as oil workers launched a nationwide strike on Monday, shutting down offices of NNPC Limited and key regulators. The action came after more than 800 workers were dismissed from the newly opened Dangote…
Nigeria’s oil industry has been thrown into fresh turmoil as oil workers embarked on a nationwide strike on Monday, shutting down offices of NNPC Limited and key regulators. The action follows the sacking of over 800 workers at the Dangote…
Indian billionaire Pankaj Oswal has taken Guinea to arbitration in New York, seeking more than $1 billion in damages after his company, Axis Minerals, lost its licence to operate a massive bauxite deposit in the Boffa region. The revocation, part…
The Pan-African Alliance for Transparency and Rule of Law in Africa (PATROL-AFRICA) has showered praises on Malawians for showing the true spirit of democracy in their just-concluded elections. The regional advocacy group said both voters and leaders deserve accolades for…
With just weeks to go before Tanzania’s October 29 general election, serious doubts are mounting about whether the polls will be free or fair. Human Rights Watch (HRW) has released a damning report accusing President Samia Suluhu’s government of silencing…
At this year’s United Nations General Assembly in New York, African leaders came out strong against Israel’s assault on Gaza and global inequality. But when it came to Africa’s own blood-soaked wars in Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo…
The European Union has announced a €545 million funding package to fast-track renewable energy development across Africa, with the aim of expanding electricity access and advancing global climate goals. The initiative was unveiled by European Commission President Ursula von der…
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) is tightening the ropes on Ghana’s fast-rising online lending market with a new directive that takes effect from November 1, 2025. As part of the rules, any company offering digital credit services must now pay…
