President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced far-reaching new tariffs on nearly all U.S. trading partners — a 34% tax on imports from China and 20% on the European Union, among others — that threaten to dismantle much of the architecture of the global economy and trigger broader trade wars. Trump, in a Rose Garden announcement, said he was placing elevated tariff rates on dozens of nations that run meaningful trade surpluses with the United States, while imposing a 10% baseline tax on imports from all countries in response to what he called an economic emergency. The president, who said the…
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Ghana has moved up in the latest FIFA rankings, marking their first upward movement since July 2024, when they jumped from 64th to 60th place. The Black Stars now occupy the 76th position globally, improving from their previous 77th spot, which they had held since November 2024. This positive shift comes on the back of Ghana’s winning start to the 2025 calendar during the last international break. The Black Stars secured crucial victories over Chad and Madagascar in the Matchday 5 and 6 games of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers. Ghana’s recent success has seen them move above Israel,…
Samuel Twumasi, a 37-year-old driver, broke down in tears after an Accra Circuit Court discharged him of conspiracy and two counts of defrauding by false pretences. During the court proceedings, Chief Inspector Wisdom Alorwu, the lead prosecutor, informed the court that the police lacked sufficient evidence to prosecute Twumasi. Following this submission, the presiding judge, Mr. Samuel Bright Acquah, ordered his discharge. As Twumasi stepped out of the dock, he wept uncontrollably. Despite efforts by some police officers to console him, urging, “Barima nsu” (meaning “Men don’t cry”), he could not hold back his tears. His emotional reaction was partly…
Ghana, Nigeria, Jamaica, and Trinidad & Tobago will converge in London in May 2025 for the highly anticipated Unity Cup 2025, a tournament celebrating the best of African and Caribbean football. Branded as “The Best in the West – The Afro Classico Contest,” the event will feature two high-stakes semi-finals, setting up fierce regional rivalries. On Tuesday, May 27, the TriniJam Derby will see Trinidad & Tobago take on Jamaica in their first-ever meeting on UK soil. The following day, May 28, West African giants Nigeria and Ghana will renew their historic rivalry in a match that promises fireworks. The…
President John Dramani Mahama has ordered comprehensive investigations into two aircraft that landed in Accra in March and subsequently departed for Gran Canaria, Spain, on March 25. This is due to the NPP Minority’s suspicions of the aircraft’s involvement in drug trafficking and money laundering. The investigations will be conducted by the National Security and relevant authorities. Minority Claims During a press conference, the Ranking Member on the Defence and Interior Committee, John Ntim Fordjour, raised concerns regarding an air ambulance — Air MED flight L823 AM —which landed at the Kotoka International Airport on March 20. The aircraft remained…
Dormaahene Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Agyemang Badu II faced surprising revelations when the Bono Regional Minister, Joseph Addae Akwaboa, exposed him regarding illegal mining activities (Galamsey) in the region. During a meeting of the Bono Regional House of Chiefs, the Dormaahene, who also serves as President of the House, asserted that there were no galamsey operations occurring in the region. He claimed that he and his colleagues would never permit such illegal activities to take place anywhere within their jurisdiction. The meeting marked the first attendance of the regional minister since he assumed office. Deception In a seemingly deceptive manner, the Dormaahene…
Alex Dadey, the Executive Chairman of KGL Group, recently met with key officials from the City of Atlanta, Georgia in the United States to discuss potential investment opportunities. The discussions focused on transforming Atlanta into a technology hub for Black and Brown communities, enhancing skills development for marginalized youth, and establishing exchange programs between KGL Group, the KGL Foundation, and local colleges in Atlanta. Processing plant A significant initiative proposed by KGL Group is the establishment of a world-class Ghanaian processing plant in the United States, utilizing Ghana’s raw materials alongside Atlanta’s operational and distribution expertise. Mr. Dadey attended the…
Sammy Gyamfi, the Managing Director of the Precious Minerals Marketing Company (PMMC), could face a jail term due to the potential fraudulent activities surrounding the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod). The initiative has attracted significant public backlash and is being described by many as possibly the largest fraud the nation will face. Despite the surrounding controversy, Gyamfi, who is also the NDC Communications Officer, has launched a vigorous defence of the initiative as he leads the PMMC in its implementation. Parliament has already passed the GoldBod Bill, which is now awaiting presidential assent. Defence In response to ongoing criticisms, Gyamfi has…
“In times like these, we stand shoulder to shoulder, hand in hand. Let’s do this on Wednesday!” These were the words of Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, also known as Napo, the presidential running mate of the NPP for the 2024 elections when he took to Facebook on Tuesday, April 1, to announce that he would be visiting Adum in Kumasi today to offer his support to traders who lost their goods in a recent fire disaster. Background On March 20, 2025, a section of the Adum Railways Market in Kumasi, known as Blue Light, was engulfed by a devastating fire,…
President John Dramani Mahama has given Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkonoo 10 days to submit a preliminary response to three petitions calling for her removal from office. This follows a formal request by Chief Justice Gertrude Torkonoo to President John Dramani Mahama for copies of the petitions filed against her seeking her removal from office. “Accordingly, you are respectfully requested to submit your preliminary response to the petitions within ten (10) days of receipt of this letter to facilitate further consultation between His Excellency and the Council of State.” In a letter to the embattled Chief Justice, President John Mahama expressed…