Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) President Felix Tshisekedi and Rwandan President Paul Kagame have held direct talks for the first time since Rwanda-backed M23 rebels seized two major cities in eastern DRC. In a joint statement issued with Qatar, whose emir mediated the talks in Doha, the countries called for an “immediate ceasefire” in eastern DRC. “The Heads of State then agreed on the need to continue the discussions initiated in Doha in order to establish solid foundations for lasting peace,” the statement said. The DRC has accused Rwanda of sending weapons and troops to support the M23 rebels,…
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In a bid to reclaim Ghana’s unique cultural narrative for December, co-founder of Entertainment Week Ghana, De Graft Oppong is urging a strategic repositioning of Detty December amid growing competition from other African nations capitalising on the festive season. With Entertainment Week Ghana slated to launch in the first week of December 2025, Oppong envisions the event as a transformative platform that will not only redefine entertainment but also centralises Ghana as a destination hub for creativity, innovation, and cultural exchange. Entertainment Week Ghana is designed to convene key industry stakeholders, innovators, and investors for a comprehensive exploration of digital…
Accounting and auditing firm Deloitte has described the government’s 4% real GDP growth target for 2025 as realistic and attainable, considering the 5.7% growth recorded in 2024. However, the firm warns that the expected slowdown is largely due to the government’s fiscal tightening and aggressive expenditure cuts, which could limit the rollout of key policies and programs. In its 2025 budget review, Deloitte stressed the need for the government to reverse the trend of high budget deficits, which averaged 7.5% between 2021 and 2024. With the projected 3.1% deficit for 2025, Deloitte believes this signals fiscal prudence, a key requirement…
Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew has called on his teammates to give their all as Ghana prepares for crucial 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Chad and Madagascar. Ghana will host Chad at the Accra Sports Stadium on Friday, March 21, before facing Madagascar three days later in Morocco. The Black Stars are tied on nine points with Comoros at the top of Group I, making these matches vital in their bid to secure a World Cup spot. Speaking to the squad ahead of the Chad game, Ayew admitted the challenges the team has faced but expressed confidence in a turnaround.…
Ghanaian nurses in Barbados have expressed their gratitude to the former Akufo-Addo government for the initiative that allowed them the opportunity to work in the country. This visionary programme has successfully placed 374 Ghanaian nurses in Barbados. During a meeting last week with former Second Lady Samira Bawumia in Bridgetown, a representative of the group stated, “We thank the former President and Vice President Dr. Bawumia for giving Ghanaian nurses the chance to assist the Barbadian government.” The nurses noted that the first group arrived in Barbados in 2020 during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the entire group…
Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has announced that the Asanteman Odwira Festival will commence on October 31, 2025. The day is “fofie,” a sacred day on the Asante traditional calendar, and important traditional rites will be performed. His Majesty made this announcement at the Asanteman Council meeting held at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi on Monday, March 17. Yams and Festival Preparations Otumfuo indicated that the Bantamahene, Asemhene, and Menjihene will play key roles in the celebrations. The Menjihene will bring yams from his base in the Bono region to the Manhyia Palace in accordance with tradition. Otumfuo also mentioned…
There is increasing hype in Ghana as the nation is hosting the CAF African Schools Football Championship 2025 Continental Finals from April 21 to April 26 at the top-notch University of Ghana Stadium in Accra. It is a first, since the final leg of the competition is being staged in West Africa for the very first time, following its previous staging in South Africa (2023) and Tanzania (2024). The competition, initiated in 2022 by CAF President Dr. Patrice Motsepe, has quickly become Africa’s largest youth football competition. Over 1.9 million young players from 46 nations participated, and it is a…
Popular Ghanaian TikToker and brand influencer, Augustus Adu Genfi, widely known as Time GH, has shared his views on clout chasing in the entertainment industry, naming two individuals he believes are the biggest clout chasers in Ghana’s music and social media spaces. Speaking on the Frankly Speaking podcast during a discussion on the topic of clout chasing, Time GH singled out dancehall musician Shatta Wale and TikToker Martina Dwamena, popularly known as Asantewaa, as the most prominent figures when it comes to leveraging controversy and attention for personal gain. When asked why he believes Shatta Wale fits this description, he responded humorously,…
Rwanda has cut diplomatic ties with Belgium, saying it has been “consistently undermined” by the European nation during the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Brussels has been leading calls for European nations to sanction Rwanda over its support for the M23, a rebel group at the centre of DR Congo’s crisis. The authorities in Kigali, Rwanda’s capital, have given Belgian diplomats 48 hours to leave the country. Belgium, which is the former colonial power, has said it will respond to these measures and labelled Rwanda’s decision “disproportionate”. Despite assertions from the UN and US, Rwanda has denied…
The Alliance of Drivers Ghana has announced a 20 percent increase in transport fares, effective Monday, March 17, citing rising fuel prices, escalating engine oil costs, and the increasing prices of vehicle spare parts. Speaking to Citi News, the group’s National Public Relations Officer, Kwaku Boateng, appealed to commuters to understand the financial challenges facing the transport sector. He noted that drivers have absorbed rising operational costs for months, but the continuous surge in expenses has made a fare adjustment unavoidable. “The 2025 budget came, and we heard nothing about tariff reductions, yet the Finance Minister stood and spoke the…