More than 200 people have died in a DR Congo mine collapse in Rubaya, exposing deadly artisanal mining conditions and the human cost of the global coltan trade. DR Congo Mine Collapse Kills Over 200 in Coltan Hub A devastating mine collapse in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has left more than 200 people dead,…
Heavy gunfire and explosions erupted near Niamey’s international airport in Niger, triggering fear, flight diversions, and fresh security concerns under military rule. Residents in Niger’s capital were jolted awake in the early hours of Thursday as sustained gunfire and loud explosions echoed across neighbourhoods near the Diori Hamani International Airport on the outskirts of Niamey….
The Office of the Special Prosecutor uncovers a high-risk monopoly at Ghana’s ports that cost the state GH¢345 million. Here’s what went wrong and what must change. Ghana’s anti-corruption fight reached a defining moment with the release of the Office of the Special Prosecutor’s July to December 2025 Half Yearly Report on January 29, 2026….
A London court hears how former Nigerian oil minister Diezani Alison-Madueke allegedly funded a lavish lifestyle in the UK using bribes from oil industry figures. The trial reveals extravagant shopping, luxury homes, and secret payments. London Trial Lifts the Veil on Alleged Luxury Empire of Former Nigerian Oil Minister A courtroom in Southwark, London, has…
Ghana begins a nationwide review to reclaim illegally acquired public lands while intensifying reforms in forestry, land administration, and the fight against galamsey. Here’s what it means for citizens and the environment. Ghana’s Bold Move to Reclaim Public Lands and Restore Environmental Integrity Ghana has entered a defining moment in its governance of land and…
IMF data reveals that the Ghana cedi was Africa’s best-performing currency in 2025, appreciating by over 40% against the US dollar. Here’s what drove the turnaround and what it means for Ghana’s economy. Ghana Cedi Rises to the Top: Africa’s Best-Performing Currency in 2025 In a remarkable turnaround that has surprised analysts and restored confidence…
Ghana’s Tema Motorway expansion is 35% complete, transforming the historic highway into a 10-lane modern corridor. Despite construction challenges, the project promises safer roads, reduced congestion, and stronger trade links. Tema Motorway Expansion: A Historic Road Rebuilt for a New Ghana More than half a century after it first opened, Ghana’s iconic Tema Motorway is…
Sixteen Nigerian officers are set to face a military court over alleged plans to overthrow President Bola Tinubu, reviving sensitive memories of Nigeria’s coup-filled past and raising questions about civil-military relations. Alleged Coup Plot Reopens Old Wounds in Nigeria’s Political History Nigeria has once again been thrust into uncomfortable territory as the armed forces confirm…
The United Nations has condemned inflammatory rhetoric by a South Sudanese general urging troops to “spare no one,” as fighting intensifies in Jonglei and more than 180,000 civilians are displaced. A Dangerous Call in a Fragile Nation The United Nations has sounded a grave warning over the worsening security situation in South Sudan after a…
At WASSA 2026 in Accra, President John Mahama cut the sod for 2,000 housing units for the Ghana Armed Forces, announced salary increases, vehicle donations, and plans to clear gratuity arrears. WASSA 2026: A Turning Point for Welfare in the Ghana Armed Forces The 2026 edition of the West African Soldiers Social Activities (WASSA) has…
