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Ghana’s inflation slows for a third straight month, driven by easing food prices and tighter monetary policy, offering cautious relief to households and businesses. ACCRA, Ghana — 5 May 2026 Ghana’s inflation slows for a third consecutive month, signalling a…
Private rents across the United Kingdom continue to increase, with supply shortages and demand pressures affecting households, including Ghanaian tenants in major cities. LONDON, United Kingdom — 5 May 2026 UK rent prices rise across much of the country as…
Ghana’s currency shows signs of stability as foreign inflows rise, but analysts warn that structural pressures could still challenge long-term gains. ACCRA, Ghana — 4 May 2026 Ghana cedi stability has strengthened in recent weeks, supported by rising foreign inflows…
Energy sector reforms and improved fuel supply are stabilising Ghana’s electricity system, but experts warn that underlying financial risks remain unresolved. ACCRA, Ghana — 4 May 2026 Ghana’s power supply stability has improved recently, with fewer widespread outages reported as…
Ghana’s inflation slowdown has helped stabilise food and transport costs, offering cautious relief after months of price volatility. ACCRA, Ghana — 4 May 2026 Ghana’s inflation decline is easing pressure on household costs as food and transport prices stabilise after…
Rising prices across multiple African economies are tightening household budgets and forcing governments to balance policy stability with social pressure. NAIROBI, Kenya — 4 May 2026 African central banks and policymakers are confronting intensifying Africa’s inflation pressures as rising food,…
Severe drought across East and Southern Africa is disrupting agriculture and threatening millions with hunger, according to regional authorities and aid agencies. NAIROBI, Kenya — 4 May 2026 African governments and aid agencies say that Africa’s drought crisis is intensifying…
Accra, Ghana — Ghana’s mining policy requiring international companies to outsource key operations to local contractors is facing strong union resistance over fears it could reduce wages and weaken job security. The Ghana Mineworkers Union says the policy, which affects…
London, United Kingdom — 30 April 2026 The Bank of England has kept interest rates unchanged at 3.75% but warned that inflation could rise sharply due to the economic impact of the war in the Middle East, with policymakers signalling…
London, United Kingdom — 30 April 2026 – The UK has raised its national terrorism threat level from “substantial” to “severe”, indicating that an attack is highly likely, following a stabbing in Golders Green that police have classified as a…
London, United Kingdom — 29 April 2026 Police have declared a terrorist incident after two Jewish men were stabbed in Golders Green, north London, in what authorities say may have been a deliberate attack on the Jewish community. The victims,…
Accra, Ghana — 29 April 2026 The Christian Council of Ghana has defended its right to comment on national issues, rejecting criticism that its public interventions risk political bias and insisting it will continue to speak on governance without aligning…
Washington DC, United States — 29 April 2026 | King Charles III has underscored the importance of NATO and transatlantic alliances during a White House state dinner hosted by US President Donald Trump, warning of growing global instability in what…
Accra, Ghana — 29 April 2026 Ghana Premier League fixtures have been postponed and funeral arrangements announced for footballer Dominic Frimpong, who was killed in an armed robbery attack on his team’s bus, the Ghana Football Association (GFA) said. Frimpong,…
Accra, Ghana — 29 April 2026 | Ghana has restored a fourth generating unit at the Akosombo Dam, in a late-night breakthrough expected to ease pressure on the country’s strained electricity supply. The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John…
Pretoria, South Africa — 29 April 2026 | South Africa’s President, Cyril Ramaphosa, has placed the country’s national police commissioner, Fannie Masemola, on precautionary suspension after he was formally charged in connection with a multi-million-dollar corruption investigation. Masemola is accused…
