Only three African countries rank in the top 30 globally, while economic pressure, political control, and insecurity undermine press freedom across the continent. The 2025 World Press Freedom Index ranks South Africa 27th, marking it as the top African nation for press freedom. Namibia and Cape Verde also feature in the top 30 globally, showcasing…
Italy is working with the European Union on a debt-relief plan for African countries, as part of its broader push to foster development on the continent and address the root causes of irregular migration. Italy cooperates with the EU on a debt-relief initiative targeted at African nations, aiming to facilitate local development and combat migration…
The Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has revealed that President John Dramani Mahama has cancelled all paid television subscriptions at the Jubilee House, resulting in an estimated monthly saving of GH₵120,000 (approximately $12,000). President Mahama cancelled paid TV subscriptions at Jubilee House, saving GH₵120,000 monthly. The move signifies the…
Senegal’s women’s national basketball team has become the first known sporting casualty of President Donald Trump’s expanded visa ban, following the denial of U.S. entry visas to several athletes and officials scheduled to attend a training camp. Senegal’s women’s national basketball team faced visa denials under expanded U.S. immigration restrictions. These restrictions are part of…
Heineken has withdrawn its staff and lost operational control of its facilities in the conflict-hit eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Heineken has withdrawn staff and lost operational control of facilities in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Conflict in the region resulted in significant damage to breweries and depots, with stock and equipment stolen. The worsening…
A group of Ghanaians have been successfully evacuated from war-torn Iran to Turkey as the Mahama-led government steps up measures to safeguard its residents in the face of escalating tensions between Iran and Israel. Ghana successfully evacuated citizens from war-torn Iran to Turkey amid rising tensions. Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa confirmed the evacuation as part…
A Nigerian agency, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has sealed off the visa processing center for France, Belgium, and Italy in Abuja due to alleged consumer rights violations. The FCCPC has sealed the visa application center for France, Belgium, and Italy in Abuja due to alleged consumer rights violations. Complaints included excessive…
Nigeria’s largest container terminal, APM Terminals Apapa, has marked a historic milestone with the arrival of Kota Oasis, the first LNG-powered vessel to berth in the terminal. APM Terminals Apapa, Nigeria’s largest container terminal, achieved a milestone with the docking of the LNG-powered ship Kota Oasis. The Kota Oasis, owned by Pacific International Lines, showcases…
Russian President Vladimir Putin recently welcomed South Africa’s Deputy President, Paul Mashatile, in a meeting intended to strengthen the two countries’ long-standing relationship. Russian President Putin recently met South African Deputy President Mashatile to enhance bilateral relations. Russia and South Africa form a historical bond with shared global political interests. Putin highlighted the outcome of…
