Africa risks falling behind in the global electric vehicle transition unless governments accelerate investment in infrastructure and industrial policy, experts have warned. The caution was raised at an executive training programme on automotive industrialisation in Accra, where stakeholders examined Africa’s preparedness for the
Six people have lost their lives while 34 others have been rescued following a series of road traffic crashes across the Volta Region on Sunday, June 21, 2026, according to the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS). The incidents occurred at separate locations in
Prof. Wole Soyinka, Nobel Laureate and renowned Nigerian playwright, has cautioned against viewing slavery solely as a historical injustice, arguing that modern forms of enslavement continue to exist and must form part of ongoing conversations on reparatory justice. He said while the transatlantic
The Ghana High Commission in Canada has exhausted its allocation of state-sponsored tickets ahead of the Black Stars’ 2026 FIFA World Cup opening match against Panama, following high demand from Ghanaian fans eager to support the team. In a press statement, the Ghana
South African artists have been hit by a wave of concert cancellations across the continent due to xenophobic tensions against African immigrants as other countries repatriate their distressed nationals. The country’s creative industry, which has produced globally recognised artists including Tyla, is bearing
Hair has always been more than a physical feature. Across generations and cultures, it has served as a powerful symbol of identity, spirituality, strength, culture, and self-expression. Among the many hairstyles embraced around the world, dreadlocks—popularly known as locks, Rasta, locs, or locally
The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMeT) has warned that Accra faces heightened flood risk this June, with rainfall totals projected between 100 and 150 millimetres across the Coastal Zone. According to the agency, Accra’s flood vulnerability has worsened over the years, with as little
The death toll from the collapse of a four-storey building at Avenor in North Kaneshie has risen to three, after one of the two survivors rescued from the rubble died, the Mayor of Accra has confirmed. Mayor Michael Kpakpo Allotey disclosed the updated
The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has repatriated 105 foreign nationals identified as victims of human trafficking following an intelligence-led operation at Asankragwa in the Western North Region. The operation was carried out on May 20, 2026, by the Asankragwa Sector Command under the
The Ghana High Commission in South Africa has temporarily halted registration for evacuation from South Africa effective June 2, 2026, due to a surge in applications. The High Commission explained that the suspension will allow South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs, in collaboration