Okra: Nigerian fintech startup which raised $16 million in funding shuts down after 5 years
Nigerian fintech company Okra has officially shut down operations, marking the end of a five-year journey that once positioned it...
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Mahama, Modi commit to deeper Ghana-India partnership in trade, tech, and youth empowerment
President John Dramani Mahama says Ghana is seeking to deepen its partnership with India across key sectors, including trade, agriculture,...
Indian Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi arrives in Ghana for landmark state visit after 30 years – Okudzeto Ablakwa
Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has described the upcoming two-day state visit by Indian Prime Minister Shri...
Africa eyes $5 billion annual savings by ditching dollar to trade in Niara, Cedi, Rand
Africa could save up to $5 billion each year by using its own currencies, such as the Nigerian naira, Ghanaian...
ECOWAS finally breaks silence on Togo political unrest, urges calm and dialogue
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has expressed deep concern over the recent wave of social unrest in...
Sharaf Mahama calls for increased investment in Africa’s sports and entertainment sectors at Johns Hopkins conference
Sharaf Mahama, CEO of Legacy Rise Sports and son of Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama, has called for greater investment...
What we know so far about Pope Francis’ death
Pope Francis has died at the age of 88, the Vatican has confirmed. The Argentine-born pontiff, who became the first...
Ablakwa to host Saudi Arabia Foreign Minister
Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Ghana’s Foreign Minister, has announced that he will host the Foreign Minister of Saudi Arabia later...
Mahama cancels sale of diplomatic properties in Nigeria, Zambia under Akufo-Addo government
In a recent statement to Parliament on March 29, 2025, Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Ghana’s Foreign Minister, announced the cancellation...
U.S. Ambassador reaffirms Ghana as vital partner amid trade tariff concerns
The United States Ambassador to Ghana, Virginia Palmer, has reassured that Ghana remains a key ally despite the recent imposition...
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