Africa

The Malian transitional government has officially launched the Disarmament, Demobilization, and Reintegration (DDR-1) program, aiming to integrate 3,000 former combatants into the national armed forces. The initiative targets armed groups allied with the military, as part of efforts to strengthen security and stability. However, former rebels from the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) are excluded from…

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially unveiled the host nations and group stage draws for the 2025 U17 and U20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The tournaments will be held in Morocco and Cote d’ivoire , respectively. The U17 AFCON will take place in Morocco, where the host nation has been drawn into…

The European Union (EU) has allocated GHC 1.6 million (€100,000) in humanitarian funding to support communities affected by Ghana’s ongoing cholera outbreak. The EU, in a statement pledged that the financial aid would support the Ghana Red Cross Society (GRCS) in providing essential relief, including chlorine for water purification, handwashing stations, and public health education…

The Ministry of Petroleum, Energy and Mines has confirmed the availability of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) following a brief period of shortages across the country. A statement from the Petroleum Ministry announced the successful unloading of a tanker on 11 February, with distribution to service stations now underway. To further secure fuel distribution, a sea…