Ghana and UK Launch $289 Million Partnership to Boost Industrialization and Economic Growth

Ghana and the United Kingdom have launched a new economic partnership worth approximately $289 million aimed at accelerating industrialization, attracting private investment and developing critical skills over the 2026–2028 period.

The agreement, unveiled by officials from both countries, is designed to support Ghana's economic tra...

U.S. Plans Major Reduction in African Embassies Processing Visas, AP Reports

The United States is considering a significant reduction in the number of its embassies and consulates in Africa authorized to process visa applications, according to a report by the Associated Press citing internal State Department documents and U.S. officials.

Under the proposed restructuring, the number of diplomatic missions across A...

Nigeria Imported $1.48 Billion in Refined Fuel from UK in 2025

Nigeria still heavily reliant on UK fuel imports despite being Africa’s top oil producer

Nigeria imported approximately £1.1 billion (about $1.48 billion) worth of refined petroleum products from the United Kingdom in 2025, according to data from the UK Department for Business and Trade, highlighting the country’s conti...

Ghana and South Korea Sign Visa Waiver Agreement for Diplomatic Passport Holders

Ghana and South Korea have signed a visa waiver agreement for holders of diplomatic and service passports, marking a significant step in strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries.

The agreement was signed by Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, and South Korean officials during a ceremony...

Ghana Launchs e-Visa Platform in Push to Boost African Mobility and Investment

Ghana has officially launched a new electronic visa platform as President John Dramani Mahama moves to modernize the country’s immigration system and position the West African nation as a more accessible destination for tourism, trade and investment.

The digital platform, unveiled in Accra on May 25 during celebrations marking Afri...

“An Emergency Situation”: Donald Trump Expands U.S. Refugee Quota to Admit 10,000 White South Africans

U.S. President Donald Trump has approved a controversial increase in the American refugee admissions cap to allow an additional 10,000 white South Africans, mainly Afrikaners, to enter the United States under a special refugee program, citing what his administration described as an “unforeseen emergency refugee situation.”

Th...

Xenophobia: Nearly 300 Ghanaians Leave South Africa Amid Rising Anti-Immigrant Tensions

Nearly 300 Ghanaian nationals have voluntarily left South Africa and returned to Accra following a surge in anti-immigrant protests and xenophobic tensions that have reignited concerns over the safety of foreign nationals living in Africa’s most industrialized economy.

The repatriation flight, organized by the Ghanaian government i...

Nigeria Ends $717 Million World Bank Energy Financing Program Early

Nigeria has secured the cancellation of more than $717 million in undisbursed World Bank financing allocated to the country’s energy sector, according to documents reviewed by several African business media outlets.

The decision, reached by mutual agreement with the World Bank, brings an early end to a broader energy reform program...

Public Health Arrival Restrictions and Enhanced Ebola Screening

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Nigeria Fuel Marketers Push Back Against Dangote Refinery Legal Challenge Over Import Licences

Fuel marketers in Nigeria have pushed back against a legal challenge filed by Dangote Petroleum Refinery seeking to invalidate fuel import licences, warning that the case could disrupt supply chains and weaken competition in Africa’s largest oil market.

The dispute highlights growing tensions between domestic refining ambitions and...

Ghana Raises Gold Sales Requirement to Central Bank to 30% in Bid to Boost Reserves

Ghana has increased pressure on large-scale gold mining companies to sell a larger share of their production to the central bank, as part of an expanded strategy to strengthen national foreign exchange reserves, a senior government official told Reuters.

Under the revised arrangement, mining firms are now expected to offload 30% of their...

African Development Bank approves $200 million to boost Nigeria’s industrial sector

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a $200 million (approximately 112.8 billion CFA francs) financing package aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s industrial development and expanding access to long-term credit for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises.

The funding, granted to Nigeria’s Bank of...