China’s dominance in critical minerals extends far beyond extraction. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA) and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), China accounts for a majority share of global rare earth production and as much as 80–90 percent of refining and processing capacity.

The Democratic Republic of Congo has announced its boldest bid yet to push the US dollar out of everyday life. But with a vast informal economy, a currency few trust, and a trail of failed previous attempts, the real question is whether Kinshasa can make it stick this time.

America upgrades its security posture in Abuja and expands geographic travel restrictions, citing terrorism, kidnapping, armed crime, and deteriorating conditions across much of the country.

A Food Processing and Distribution Centre launched in Accra marks 7Ukraine's most concrete move yet to establish a lasting agricultural presence in West Africa and a strategic asset for Ghana's wheat-dependent economy.

In a joint statement released Thursday, the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA), the Fisheries Commission, the Tema Metropolitan Assembly (TMA), and the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service confirmed that the mortality event was first detected by security personnel between 5:00 AM and 6:00 AM on April 6, 2026.

Observations indicate that the standoff could have broader implications for Ghana’s informal transport sector, where vehicle classification and enforcement remain longstanding regulatory challenges.

President Mahama is in France for high-level diplomatic engagements that are already shaping Ghana’s foreign policy outlook across trade, global health, and historical justice.

Ghana’s Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has emphasised the government's commitment to implementing decisive reforms to improve the country’s business climate and promote inclusive industrial growth, positioning the private sector at the centre of economic transformation.Delivering

The Ashanti Region has intensified its drive to position itself as a leading investment destination, as the Regional Minister, , outlined key policy interventions aimed at boosting trade and enterprise.Speaking at the opening ceremony of the on April 6, the Minister highlighted measures undertaken over the past year to

A mandatory cargo tracking certificate has been in and out of force since 2020. Its latest reintroduction has drawn a coordinated industry backlash on grounds of cost, duplication, and legal authority.

Petrol and diesel costs have jumped by up to 19 percent following the escalation of the Iran conflict. The President says Cabinet will examine margins and levies for immediate relief.

The facility is to be complemented by storage and processing infrastructure to cut post-harvest losses. It is part of a broader agribusiness push that includes free fertilisers and a national network of Farmer Services Centres.

Parliament passed the bill in January. The President says offices are being established and company registration under the multi-shift framework will begin soon.

President John Mahama has announced a visa-free policy for all African travelers entering Ghana, set to take effect on May 25, Africa Day.

The government of Burkina Faso has officially authorized the resumption of fresh tomato exports to Ghana, ending a months-long disruption that had constrained cross-border agricultural trade and contributed to supply pressures in Ghanaian markets.

Reggae artist Gramps Morgan has been enstooled as a traditional leader in Ghana. Here is why he was honored and what it means for Ghana, the diaspora, and African cultural unity

The Strait of Hormuz handles about 20% of the world’s seaborne oil. Its closure has severely constrained supply, sending Brent crude prices soaring above $100 per barrel and peaking at $126, levels not seen in years. Analysts describe the situation as the most significant oil supply shock since the 1973 oil embargo.

The Israeli Embassy in Accra has publicly explained its decision to vote against Ghana’s United Nations resolution on slavery reparations, stressing that its position was not a denial of the transatlantic slave trade but a concern over how the resolution was framed.

Ghana takes Africa's slavery reparations case to the UN - but the harder question may not be whether the world will pay, but whether Africa is ready to receive.

On March 16, 2026, Burkina Faso’s transitional government issued a directive banning all fresh tomato exports with immediate effect, simultaneously suspending Special Export Authorisations (ASE). Any goods seized in violation would be handed, free of charge, to local processing factories.