Several people have reportedly been injured in a suspected attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, forcing an evacuation and disrupting flights as tensions with Yemen’s Houthi rebels intensify. A loud explosion was heard at the airport on Saturday, according to international news agencies, while Reuters cited an eyewitness who saw more…
Prof Godfred Bokpin, Professor of Finance at the University of Ghana Business School, has advised the government to be measured in its pursuit of Ghana’s proposed entry into BRICS, warning against presenting the move as a break from the country’s existing international relationships. He said the application should instead form part of a wider economic…
Bola Tinubu, President of Nigeria, has declared three days of national mourning after a Nigerian Air Force aircraft crashed in Ondo State, killing all 32 people on board. The ATR-42 aircraft, carrying 25 passengers and seven crew members, crashed near a naval base in Igbokoda on Monday while on a routine mission from Benin City…
Buckingham Palace has said Prince Harry will not stay at the palace during his visit to London this week, disputing claims by the Duke of Sussex’s team that he had accepted an invitation to do so. The Palace said Prince Harry failed to confirm his acceptance before the deadline and was informed that it was…
The Food and Beverages Association of Ghana (FABAG) has urged President John Dramani Mahama to suspend the Ghana Standards Authority’s (GSA) Ghana EasyPASS Programme, arguing that the mandatory pre-export conformity verification system will increase the cost of doing business and drive up consumer prices. In a statement issued on July 6, FABAG said the programme…
Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Dr Dominic Ayine has laid the Tribunal Bill 2026 before Parliament to reintroduce public tribunals as part of efforts to strengthen the administration of justice and improve access to the courts. If passed, the Bill will establish a reformed tribunal system to operate alongside the traditional courts, with constitutional backing,…
The government has made an early payment of approximately $700 million toward its Eurobond debt obligations, marking another significant milestone in its debt servicing programme. Sources indicate that the payment, made on Thursday, comprised $525.2 million in principal and $174.8 million in interest. The latest disbursement brings Ghana’s total payments to Eurobond holders to $2.1…
Former Attorney-General and counsel for former National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO) Chief Executive Officer Hanan Abdul-Wahab, Godfred Yeboah Dame, has questioned the circumstances surrounding his client’s arrest and detention, alleging he was denied access to him after his arrest at the Kotoka International Airport. Speaking on Channel One TV on Sunday, July 5, Dame…
The decision was disclosed in a Facebook post by his lawyer, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, who indicated that the case had been fast-tracked and suggested the ruling could be challenged at the Supreme Court. “I am out of Ghana for work. I just heard that the case of Abu Trica has been fast tracked and a judge…
Parliament has approved Bilateral Air Service Agreements (BASAs) between Ghana and six countries—Benin, Mauritius, Guyana, Luxembourg, Qatar and Saudi Arabia—to strengthen international aviation cooperation and promote economic growth. The agreements received unanimous support from both the Majority and Minority sides of Parliament, with Members describing the move as a major boost for Ghana’s aviation sector….
