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- November 24, 2025
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Renovation of Tanzania’s historic MV Liemba reaches 42 percent
The MV Liemba, which served during the First World War, is over 100 years old. Built in Germany in 1913, it was originally named Graf von Goetzen, after a regional governor.Read More
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- November 24, 2025
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Court adjourns trial of Ofori-Atta and seven others in SML-GRA scandal
The High Court has adjourned the trial of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta and seven other individuals implicated in the controversial Strategic Mobilisation Limited (SML) revenue assurance contract with the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA). The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) announced on Monday, 24 November 2025, that the court would not hear the case as initially scheduled. A new date is expected to be communicated to both the state and the accused. The charges, filed…
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- November 24, 2025
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High Court orders fresh poll for Kpandai parliamentary seat
The Tamale High Court has directed a rerun of the parliamentary election in Kpandai, mandating that a fresh poll be conducted within 30 days. The decision, delivered by Justice Emmanuel Brew Plange, follows a petition challenging the results of the 2024 parliamentary election in the constituency. The petition alleged irregularities in both the voting and collation processes, which, it argued, affected the credibility of the declared outcome. The suit was filed by Daniel Nsala Wakpal, former…
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- November 24, 2025
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G20 summit backs climate, trade, and investment for Africa
The G20 Summit in South Africa concluded after two days of high-stakes diplomacy, with leaders endorsing a declaration emphasising global development, climate resilience, and strategic partnerships for Africa. The declaration is seen as a renewed signal of support for the continent’s pursuit of fairer trade and investment, with potential implications for new funding, debt relief, and infrastructure projects. Finance ministers and heads of state attending the summit committed to accelerating the global agenda on sustainable development…
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- November 24, 2025
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ECOWAS hands over site for construction of Twin Border Post between Liberia and Sierra Leone
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has handed over the site for the construction of a Twin Border Post (TBP) between Jendema in Sierra Leone and Bo Waterside in Liberia marking a major step towards strengthening regional integration and trade facilitation in West Africa. The symbolic ceremony, held on 22 November 2025, was led by the Vice-President of the ECOWAS Commission, who headed a high-level delegation from both countries. The event also included the…
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US lifts 15% cocoa tariff — Ghana set to gain $60m annually
Ghana is set to benefit from a major policy shift by the United States following the reversal of a 15% tariff previously imposed on cocoa and selected agricultural exports under the Trump administration. According to Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, US officials have formally notified the Government of Ghana that the tariff rescission took effect on 13 November 2025 through a new Executive Order signed by President Donald Trump. The reversal covers Ghana’s cocoa beans—one…
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- November 24, 2025
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Ghana, Burkina Faso seal Roaming Pact as govt sets 2026 deadline for full digital payments
Ghana and Burkina Faso have taken a major step toward deepening digital integration in West Africa, following the signing of a landmark free roaming agreement during this year’s Digital Week. The move is expected to significantly enhance cross-border mobile communication and ease the cost burden on citizens who frequently travel between the two countries. Under the agreement, mobile users will be able to communicate more seamlessly across both territories, with reduced roaming charges and improved service…
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- November 24, 2025
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Cameroon opposition leader escapes to Gambia, rejects Biya’s re-election
Cameroon’s opposition figure Issa Tchiroma Bakary has fled to The Gambia, saying his life was in danger after rejecting the outcome of the country’s presidential election. Gambian authorities confirmed his arrival on 7 November, granting him temporary stay on humanitarian grounds, according to the BBC. Bakary maintains he was the rightful winner of the 12 October polls, alleging that the results were manipulated to prolong President Paul Biya’s decades-long rule. Official tallies declared Biya—now 92—victorious with…
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- November 24, 2025
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From Russia with vision: Mathew Marandu on youth engagement in decision-making
His time in Moscow opened him to how much young people can accomplish just by talking to each other, as the first step to learningRead More
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- November 24, 2025
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GRA Boss urges media support for major tax overhaul
The Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Anthony Kwasi Sarpong, has called for a deeper and more consistent partnership between the Authority and the media as Ghana prepares to roll out major tax policy reforms outlined in the 2026 Budget Statement and Economic Policy. Addressing editors and members of the GRA Press Corps in Accra on Thursday, 20 November 2025, Mr Sarpong said the evolving tax environment, including forthcoming amendments to the VAT Act, Income…
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