The US has averted a government shutdown after the Senate passed a Republican-led measure to keep the government funded for the next six months. The stopgap funding bill passed in the Senate 54-46, as two Democrats joined all but one…
Columbia University leadership made a series of concessions to the Trump administration on Thursday following an extraordinary letter that listed nine demands it expected the university to make if it did not want its federal funding to be pulled. On Thursday, the…
THE price of gold has smashed through the $3,000 per ounce barrier for the first time, offering a potential windfall for Africa’s gold-producing nations. As demand for the precious metal surges, major economies across the continent stand to benefit from…
ATLANTIC Lithium Ltd has made significant progress towards launching Ghana’s first lithium mine, securing key permits as it moves closer to the final investment decision. According to the company, it now holds all necessary approvals, including a Mine Operating Permit…
SOUTH Africa’s ambassador to the United States, Ebrahim Rasool, has been ordered to leave Washington, escalating an already tense diplomatic standoff between the two nations. According to a report by the BBC, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the decision on Friday,…
IN the face of allegations and claims of wrongdoing, adopting a balanced and fair approach is not just advisable—it’s essential. Respecting all perspectives, ensuring due process, and fostering transparency pave the way for truth and accountability in Nigeria’s political space.…
A BRITISH national has died following a hit-and-run incident involving a vehicle from the motorcade of Kenyan President William Ruto. According to a report by the BBC, the man has been identified as 79-year-old Edgar Charles Frederick, who was struck on…
AFRICA’S urban population is on course to double by 2050, rising from the current 700 million to an estimated 1.4 billion, according to a new report released early March. This surge will position Africa as the second-most urbanised region in the world, following Asia.…
GHANA’S government has ruled out providing a $4bn bailout to recapitalise the Bank of Ghana (BoG), warning that using taxpayer funds to cover the central bank’s financial shortfall would jeopardise vital public services. Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson made the announcement during…
THE United States Export-Import Bank has given the green light to a $5bn loan to support Mozambique’s long-delayed liquefied natural gas (LNG) project. According to a report from Reuters, this approval clears a crucial hurdle in reviving the $20bn project led by French…
