The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has lifted all remaining sanctions imposed on Guinea following the military coup in 2021.

Across continents, towering murals and provocative public artworks have drawn international headlines, reshaping cityscapes and forcing conversations about politics, identity and power proving that sometimes the loudest statements are painted in silence.

Night-Time Restrictions Take Effect from January 27, 2026

Afenyo-Markin Calls for Fairness and Substance Over Technicalities

Pilot Phase to Expand Nationwide After Evaluation.

Strong Appreciation, Policy Discipline and Export Inflows Fuel Record Gains.

Khaby Lame, the world’s most-followed TikTok creator, has sold his company in a deal valued at about $900 million, according to a report by Business Insider, highlighting the growing commercial power of social media influencers.

The post highlights a parliamentary dispute in which the Minority called for the dismissal of a foreign affairs official over concerns about Ghana’s diplomatic approach, a move the Majority rejected as politically motivated.

Transitional Authorities Announce First Official Electoral Timetable Since 2025 Coup. Guinea-Bissau’s transitional authorities have announced that presidential and legislative elections will be held on December 6, 2026, setting the country’s first official electoral timetable since the military coup of November 2025.

Young people across Africa are playing a pivotal role in shaping political discourse and civic engagement. Their influence is evident in their preference for activism over traditional political participation. A recent 2025 Afrobarometer survey highlights that while youth (ages 18–35) may engage less in activities like

Ghana stands at a pivotal crossroads. It can either follow the European path of growth-at-all-costs face the social backlash that follows or carve out a uniquely Ghanaian model of Afrocentric, sustainable, and inclusive tourism. That means putting communities at the centre, valuing the environment as a long-term asset, and treating culture not as a product but as a living identity. It calls for visionary policy, investment in infrastructure, and the courage to set limits where needed.

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, has injected more than US$100 million into Ghana’s cocoa sector, with total support expected to reach up to US$300 million in 2026, as financing delays at the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD).

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has congratulated Senegal following the country’s victory at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), describing the achievement as a source of pride for both Senegal and the wider West African region.

Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta is expected to appear before a court in the United States today following the reported revocation of his U.S. visa, a development that has reignited national debate in Ghana over accountability, governance, and the legal consequences of public office.

Language is not simply a tool for daily interaction; it encodes history, worldview, social values and collective memory. Losing a language means losing a unique way of seeing the world.

Ghana is undertaking a significant shift in how its pension funds are deployed, moving away from a model heavily reliant on government debt toward a strategy aimed at driving long-term economic growth and job creation. As of early 2026, total pension assets are projected to exceed GH¢100 billion (approximately US$5.9 billion)

The continent aims to define its future through productive capacity and economic independence, signalling a desire for collaboration and mutual prosperity rather than dependency on external aid.

For African policymakers, this moment demands attention not because AI is inherently dangerous, but because unchecked AI poses real risks to security, social cohesion and democratic trust.

Medical personnel from the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) have joined counterparts from the United States, Italy, and Liberia to reinforce combat medical readiness and interoperability at the U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) Best Medic Competition held in Vicenza, Italy, 5–15 January 2026.

Early results from Uganda’s 15 January 2026 presidential election indicate a commanding lead for long-serving incumbent President Yoweri Museveni, as the country navigates a fraught and tightly contested vote that has drawn domestic anxieties and international attention.