President John Dramani Mahama has been formally petitioned to initiate the constitutional process for the removal of Auditor-General, Johnson Akuamoah Asiedu, over allegations of misconduct, abuse of office, and constitutional breaches. The petition, submitted on April 3, 2025, by the Alliance for Social Equity and Public Accountability (ASEPA), accuses Mr. Asiedu of committing high crimes…
The Confederation of Sahel States (AES) – comprising Burkina Faso, Niger and Mali, have concluded defense agreements with Russia to strengthen their fight against insurgency. The deal was finalized on Thursday during a high-level meeting in Moscow between the foreign ministers of AES member states and Russia’s Foreign Minister, Sergei Lavrov. Both sides welcomed the…
Ghana’s former Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Shirley Botchwey, has officially assumed office as the 7th Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, making history as the first African woman to hold this position. In a “thank you” post on X, the Ghanaian diplomat reaffirmed her dedication to her new responsibilities, pledging to serve with humility…
Nigeria has secured $1.08 billion in concessional financing from the World Bank to improve education, boost economic resilience, and enhance nutrition for underserved communities. The World Bank in a statement announced that the loan, originally designed to support recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, will help strengthen Nigeria’s economy, especially following the government’s 2023 economic reforms….
The Malian transitional government raised 43 billion CFA francs on the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) market on Wednesday, surpassing its initial target of 40 billion CFA francs. The UMOA-Titres Agency conducted the operation, which saw strong investor demand, underscoring Mali’s appeal to regional investors. The funds were raised through three instruments: A…
