Paramilitary fighters appear to have opened a new phase in Sudan’s civil war after being driven from the capital, in a move which some experts have described as a “shock and awe campaign”. Just weeks after the army celebrated the recapture of Khartoum, its foe the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) launched a series of unprecedented drone strikes on Port Sudan in the east of the country. The attacks have led to worsening power blackouts, as well as city residents facing water shortages. “It’s a level of power projection within this region that we haven’t seen yet,” says Alan Boswell, the…
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The Minister of Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor, has announced that all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) will now be required to make budgetary allocations for their power consumption. Speaking during a meeting between the Energy Committee and various power sector agencies on Thursday, May 15, Jinapor emphasised the need for MDAs to take responsibility for their electricity bills, explaining that critical institutions have been identified with some exemptions applied. “All MDAs are supposed to pay for their electricity bills. They have to budget for it. These include the health sector, education, security agencies, and the presidency. Even with…
The five-member committee established by President John Dramani Mahama to investigate petitions against the suspended Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkonoo, is set to commence its hearings today, Thursday, May 15, 2025. The committee, chaired by Supreme Court Justice Gabriel Scott Pwamang, was constituted in accordance with Article 146(6) of the 1992 Constitution, following the President’s consultation with the Council of State. This development comes after a prima facie case was established against the Chief Justice. Meanwhile, the Member of Parliament for Effia, Isaac Boamah-Nyarko, has questioned the rationale behind suspending the Chief Justice nearly three weeks before the committee began its…
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has clarified that there is no ban on over-the-counter (OTC) cash withdrawals in foreign currency from bank accounts, amid public speculation and political commentary about a possible clampdown on dollar access in the country. In an official notice issued on Thursday, May 15, the Central Bank reaffirmed that withdrawals in foreign currency remain permissible under Ghana’s existing foreign exchange regulations. “Over-the-counter (OTC) cash withdrawals in foreign currency from Foreign Exchange Accounts (FEA) and Foreign Currency Accounts (FCA) are allowed,” the Bank of Ghana stated. The clarification comes in response to recent public debates sparked by…
The five-member committee established by President John Dramani Mahama to investigate three petitions filed against Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo will begin its hearings on Thursday, May 15, 2025. The committee, chaired by Supreme Court Justice Gabriel Scott Pwamang, was formed in accordance with Article 146(6) of the 1992 Constitution after a prima facie case was determined. The President constituted the committee in consultation with the Council of State. According to a statement issued by Presidential Spokesperson and Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the committee is scheduled to sit three times a week and will submit its findings and…
A new tax proposal in the United States could have far-reaching implications for Ghanaian households and the country’s economy. The U.S. Republican-led House Ways and Means Committee unveiled a sweeping tax plan, self-described as “the one, big, beautiful bill,” which includes a controversial provision: a 5% tax on remittance payments. If passed, the law would place a 5% levy on money sent from the U.S. to individuals abroad — a move that would disproportionately affect immigrants, including Ghanaians living in the U.S. However, the bill makes exceptions for most remittance transfers made by U.S. citizens. Remittances have long served as…
President John Dramani Mahama has announced that no further disciplinary action will be taken against the acting CEO of the Ghana Gold Board, Sammy Gyamfi, following a controversial video that showed him handing an undisclosed amount of U.S. dollars to evangelist Patricia Asiedua Asiamah, popularly known as Nana Agradaa. The video, which quickly went viral, triggered widespread public criticism and raised concerns about a possible breach of Ghana’s Foreign Exchange Act and the Code of Conduct for public appointees. Civil society groups and members of the minority caucus called for Gyamfi’s dismissal, arguing that his conduct undermined public trust and…
Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has hinted that plans to set up sports funds are on the verge of completion. The various sporting disciplines in Ghana have faced financial challenges in recent times, affecting participation in major competitions. Speaking during a meeting with the Ghana Olympic Committee, the Member of Parliament for the Buem Constituency acknowledged the ongoing financial difficulties but expressed optimism about improved support for future competitions. “The Ministry has engaged with many of you on the matter of a sports fund, and we are inching close to getting that really done,” Kofi said. “When it…
John Dramani Mahama has made a strong case for renewed investment in Ghana’s oil and gas sector. The current economic recovery according to him positions the country as a destination for both upstream and midstream opportunities maintaining that the macro-economic environment is ripening for business. Speaking during one of the conversations with Heads of State in Africa at the 2025 Africa CEO Forum in Abidjan on the topic – ‘Oil and Renewable Energy, a dual bet for Ghana’s future’, the President called on investors to partner the government in scaling up oil and gas infrastructure for long-term growth. “The oil…
Mali’s military government has dissolved all political parties after accusations from rights groups that opposition figures have been arrested. Assimi Goita, who seized power in two army coups in 2020 and 2021, validated the decision after it was broadcast to Malians in a televised statement on Tuesday. The parties were disbanded after demonstrations this month, demanding the country return to democratic rule. Protesters gathered on May 3 and 4, carrying placards with slogans reading, “Down with dictatorship, long live democracy,” in a rare public rebuke of the military government, which had promised to hold elections in 2022. A national conference…