World
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Family of Samsung settles off record $8bn inheritance tax bill
The family behind the South Korean corporate giant Samsung has completed its payment of a 12 trillion won (£6bn; $8bn) inheritance tax bill, the larg…
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France cautions against travel to Mali, warns citizens to leave “as soon as possible”
France has urged its citizens to leave Mali “as soon as possible”, after a weekend of coordinated attacks by separatist fighters and Islamist militan…
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20 Sri Lankan monks apprehended after 110kg of cannabis discovered in their luggage
Twenty-two monks have been arrested at an airport in Sri Lanka after officials discovered 110kg (242lbs) of cannabis concealed in their luggage. Cust…
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SA xenophobic attacks: Ghana Mission warns members of the Ghanaian community to Close shops, avoid protest areas
The Ghana High Commission in Pretoria has urged members of the Ghanaian community in South Africa to exercise heightened caution ahead of planned dem…
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Economic Community of West African States criticises Mali attacks, urges regional unity
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has condemned the terrorist attacks that struck several locations in Mali on Saturday, April 2…
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs issues travel advisory after deadly Mali attacks
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a travel advisory to Ghanaians following deadly terrorist attacks in Mali that have heightened security co…
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South Africa directs swift action against xenophobic attackers
The Ministry of Police in South Africa has strongly condemned recent acts of xenophobic violence and intimidation targeting Ghanaian nationals and ot…
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Ghanaians urged to stay indoors ahead of anti-foreigner protest in Mthatha, South Africa
Residents in Mthatha, South Africa, are set to protest on Thursday, April 23, over growing concerns about the presence of foreign nationals, with dem…
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Government of Ghana approves visa waivers for Zambia, Maldives, Antigua and Barbuda
The government has approved new visa waiver agreements with three countries as part of efforts to enhance the global value of the Ghanaian passport a…
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World’s top condom maker to increase prices by 20-30% due to Iran war
Safe sex could get more expensive if the Iran war continues to disrupt global supply chains, according to a new interview with the CEO of the world’s…