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Kenya's diplomatic fumble in Ghana exposes rift in Ruto's administration
Mwangi Maina  |  Mar 19, 2025

Two successive ambassadorial nominees publicly declined their postings in under a year—a rare and politically embarrassing occurrence that has sparked...

Power moves: The women changing Africa's leadership landscape
DW News  |  Feb 05, 2025

According to the United Nations' Women division, only six countries in the world have 50 per cent or more women in their single or lower houses of par...

Former ICT CS Margaret Nyambura Ndung’u rejects Ruto's ambassadorial nomination to Ghana
Mwangi Maina  |  Jan 10, 2025

She becomes the second nominee to decline the post of heading Kenya’s diplomatic mission in Accra.

Ghana will not quit IMF deal but wants changes, says president-elect John Mahama
Reuters  |  Dec 15, 2024

Mahama said the IMF had agreed to send an early mission to conduct a regular review.

Ghana's former president John Dramani Mahama's comeback sparks hope for future
DW News  |  Dec 10, 2024

His supporters hope he will bring stability to the north, while detractors remember power cuts and financial problems.

Ghana’s President John Mahama makes a comeback – what lies ahead
The Conversation  |  Dec 10, 2024

Mahama’s 2024 victory gives him a chance to repair his legacy as the only president to have been voted out after one term.

Ghana's ex-President Mahama wins election, ruling party candidate concedes defeat
Amina Wako  |  Dec 08, 2024

The victory marks a dramatic political comeback for Mahama, who led the country from 2012 to 2017.

Ghana risks government shutdown if no budget passed before election
Reuters  |  Dec 02, 2024

The government might have to cut back on interest payments and funding for the transition, he added, unless a budget is passed in December.

Hundreds march against Ghana's harmful unlicensed informal gold mining
Reuters  |  Oct 12, 2024

Illegal small-scale gold mining known "galamsey" in Ghana has picked up this year following an almost 30 per cent rise in global gold prices.

Ghana court bans planned protests against cost of living
Reuters  |  Jul 31, 2024

Organisers said the protests would draw over two million people onto the streets to demand more action from President Nana Akufo-Addo on corruption an...

Ruto's envoy nominee to Ghana turns down offer
Amina Wako  |  Apr 09, 2024

Vincent Mogaka Kemosi, a former West Mugirango legislator, was notably absent during the vetting on Tuesday.

Ruto pushes for more intra-Africa trade under AfCFTA
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Apr 04, 2024

The Kenyan leader expressed full support for the flagship agency's mandate to enhance integration and eliminate trade barriers across the continent.

Kenya, Ghana strengthen trade and investment ties with seven MoUs
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Apr 03, 2024

The agreements cover cooperation in sectors such as science and technology, tourism, education, governance, and defence.

Ghana backs Raila for AUC top job in deal with Kenya
Amina Wako  |  Apr 03, 2024

President Ruto says Kenya has secured Ghana's support but his Ghanaian counterpart did not explicitly declare this at their joint press conference on...

Ruto set for three-day state visit to Ghana
Amina Wako  |  Apr 02, 2024

Kenya and Ghana are expected to sign bilateral agreements in areas of shared interests, including trade and investment, education and research, public...

Cocoa crisis: Prices surge to record highs due to poor harvests in West Africa
Amina Wako  |  Mar 29, 2024

Factors such as illegal gold mining, climate change, and disease outbreaks like the swollen shoot virus are wreaking havoc on cocoa plantations.

Ghana's President removes Finance minister in sweeping Cabinet reshuffle
Agency  |  Feb 14, 2024

Inflation rates exceeded 50 per cent in 2022, and the stable West African country accepted a $3 billion International Monetary Fund (IMF) bailout afte...

Ghana foreign minister bids to be next Commonwealth chief
Agency  |  Feb 03, 2024

So far, no other contender has emerged for the top role ahead of the scheduled October 22 election.

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