Charles Amankwa

Chinese loan pledges to Africa fell to $2.1 billion in 2024, marking a sharp decline from previous years, as many countries now repay more to China than they borrow.

An emergency pilot intervention by the Ghana Medical Trust Fund has funded life-saving surgeries for seven critically ill patients across major hospitals, offering early hope ahead of the official rollout of the “Mahama Cares” initiative

The Ghana cedi emerged as Africa’s best-performing currency in 2025, appreciating over 40% against the US dollar, according to IMF data, driven by Bank of Ghana policies and IMF-backed reforms

A South African court has dismissed an appeal by the country’s heritage agency to block the sale and export of Nelson Mandela’s personal artefacts, ruling they do not qualify as protected heritage items

Hundreds of businesses shut down and thousands protested in freezing temperatures across Minnesota against ongoing ICE operations, as critics warn of widespread detentions and economic fallout

The Accra High Court has confirmed that no will belonging to late highlife icon Daddy Lumba is lodged with its Probate and Administration Division, paving the way for intestate succession

A train driver has died and at least 37 people were injured after a commuter train crashed near Barcelona amid severe storms, prompting the suspension of rail services across Catalonia.