The South African Police Service has warned that persons found participating in, inciting or supporting xenophobic attacks against Ghanaians and other foreign nationals will be arrested and prosecuted, as authorities move to contain rising anti-migrant tensions. The warning comes amid heightened attacks and intimidation reportedly led by vigilante-style groups targeting migrants, including attempts to block […]

Two persons have been confirmed dead, while one other remains in a critical condition following the collapse of an illegal mining (galamsey) pit at Assin Dansame in the Assin North District of the Central Region. The incident occurred at about 1 p.m. on Wednesday when eight miners were reportedly working inside a newly dug pit. […]

Global oil prices fell and rose again on Wednesday after US President Donald Trump said he would extend a ceasefire with Iran until peace talks between the two countries have progressed. He added that the US will continue to blockade Iran’s ports until Tehran presents a “unified proposal”. After opening higher in Asia, the global […]

The Ghana Police Service has rescued a nineyearold girl allegedly abducted in Agormanya Zongo, Lower Manya Krobo Municipality, and arrested a female suspect.  According to the Eastern Regional Police Command, the suspect was apprehended on April 20, a day after the victim’s father reported that his daughter had left home and failed to return.  Investigations and intelligence operations led officers from […]