A 40-year-old Ghanaian has been shot dead in Khayelitsha, Cape Town, during anti-immigrant demonstrations linked to ongoing xenophobic attacks in South Africa, This has prompted the Government of Ghana to demand a full investigation and swift prosecution of those responsible. The victim, Mr
Fuel prices are expected to fall significantly from Wednesday, July 1, as global crude oil prices decline and the cedi records a marginal gain against the US dollar. The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) says the combined effect of falling crude prices and
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