Africa · Western Key Facts —China-Africa trade. Bilateral trade reached US$295.6 billion in 2024, dwarfing Russia-Africa trade of US$24.5 billion. —Lithium surge. Africa’s share of global lithium production jumped from 0…
[Africa Check] IN SHORT: Social media posts claim a viral video shows residents in Lagos, Nigeria, looting goods swept away by floods. But the footage was filmed in Accra, Ghana, following flooding in late June 2026.
[Ghanaian Times] Three persons have been arrested and granted bail for allegedly disrupting the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Constituency Executive Election at Bidieso in Obuasi of the Ashanti Region.
[Ghanaian Times] Mr Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, Ashanti Regional Chiarman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has asked the High Court in Accra to refer provisions of the Minerals and Mining Act to the Supreme Court for interp…
Companies are now required to verify a person's identity electronically to curb theft and forgery.
Celebrity chef Parveen Ashraf has returned to social media after a personal tragedy. She lost her husband of 38 years during a robbery in Ghana. Her husband Qamar Ashraf was shot and died in November 2025. Ashraf is now…
China’s global image has rebounded from its pandemic-era lows, with international views of both the country and President Xi Jinping improving as confidence in the United States has declined, according to a new Pew Resea…
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles are set to face Ghana in the 2026 WAFU B U20 Championship, a crucial qualifier for the 2027 AFCON. Get ready for intense youth foot Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-afcon-nigeria-draw-ghana-in-…
The Super Falcons will face Ghana in a pre-WAFCON friendly as they prepare for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. Get ready for the Falcons friendly! Read More: https://punchng.com/falcons-to-battle-ghana-in-pre-wafcon-f…
The Super Falcons prepare for the 2026 WAFCON with a friendly against Ghana. Get ready for Nigeria’s quest for a record 11th title! Read More: https://punchng.com/super-falcons-to-face-ghana-in-wafcon-friendly/
Africa · Western Key Facts —2025 rally. The cedi appreciated roughly 40–50% against the US dollar, closing the year near GH₵10.45 after starting near GH₵15.7. —Rand comparison. Bloomberg data placed the cedi ahead of the…
[ISS] The debate surrounding the Gold Fields lease renewal is becoming a test of how African governments navigate resource politics.
[Ghanaian Times] The National Association of Ghanaian Communities in Nigeria (NAGHACON) is appealing to Presidents of Ghana and Nigeria to intervene and stop alleged attacks on the assets of Jonah Capital at River Park E…
Bhutan, Ghana and Nigeria charge visitors the most for their tourist visas, with the Sustainable Tourism Fee for the ‘Land of the Thunder Dragon’ set at $100 (€87.60) per person per night.
Voting has commenced to determine winners of first batch for DTN @100 Heroes Award being organized as part of activities to celebrate 100 years of Daily Times Newspaper, published by Folio Communications. This was disclo…
The hard part of shipping used to be building the thing. That part is over. Where I live, what replaced it is trust inside WhatsApp groups, and I am building a marketplace for exactly that. A friend showed me his app las…
Nigerian carrier ValueJet has announced plans to introduce Boeing aircraft into its fleet as part of an expansion strategy aimed at increasing capacity and extending its network across Africa. The airline said the acquis…
Two Nigerians are set to face trial in Ghana for the alleged murder of a compatriot, Nkemujika Uzorchuku Eze, over internet fraud proceeds. Get the details Read More: https://punchng.com/two-gbana-based-nigerians-face-tr…
Energy Key Facts —The ultimatum. Guyana has set an end-of-July deadline for the bonus on this Guyana oil block. —The sum. Ghana’s Cybele Energy owes a $17 million signing bonus, plus about $4 million in interest. —The de…
Ghana's tax authority sealed Electrochem, Daniel McKorley's salt venture, over a GH¢8.6m ($560,000) debt — seven days to pay or face full shutdown. The post Ghana Gives Salt Tycoon McDan Seven Days to Pay Taxes appeared…