Ghana’s economy has found an unexpected source of stability in gold rather than its usual reliance on cocoa or oil. A surge in mineral prices throughout 2025 has led to a stronger cedi, increased export income, and higher international reserves. Data from the Bank of Ghana shows that gold prices climbed significantly from $2,641 in December 2024 to $4,054 by …

In a significant display of Afro-Caribbean solidarity, Ghana has deployed a specialized contingent of soldiers from the 48th Engineers Regiment of the Ghana Armed Forces to assist Jamaica in its recovery from the devastating impact of Hurricane Melissa. During a formal send-off parade, President John Mahama emphasized that the mission is a humanitarian endeavor rooted in a shared history and …

In a deeply concerning incident captured on a live digital broadcast, popular content creator Peller was hospitalized after intentionally crashing his vehicle into a barrier on the Lekki-Epe Expressway. The broadcast, which he had unsettlingly titled “RIP Peller,” showed the influencer in a state of extreme emotional distress, weeping and expressing a fear of public ridicule if his relationship were …

President Donald Trump has initiated a massive legal action against the BBC, seeking $10 billion in damages through a federal court in Florida. The lawsuit, filed on December 15, 2025, allocates $5 billion for defamation and another $5 billion for alleged breaches of Florida’s Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act. The litigation is a response to a Panorama documentary titled …

President John Dramani Mahama has characterized Ghana’s annual $400 million expenditure on poultry imports as a national embarrassment, signaling a major policy shift toward local production. Speaking at the launch of the Feed Ghana Programme in Techiman, the President announced a targeted intervention to support 54 specialized producers in raising four million birds. This effort, known as the “Nkoko Nketenkete” …

South African superstar Tyla has officially been named the Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Artist of the Year for 2025. This historic achievement marks the first time an artist has defended the top spot for two consecutive years, having also led the year-end rankings in 2024. Tyla’s dominance was fueled by a record-breaking year on the charts, including 11 distinct entries. Her …

The Taliban’s “morality police” in Herat have detained four young Afghan men, known locally as the “Jibrail Shelbys,” for dressing in vintage 1920s attire inspired by the British crime drama Peaky Blinders. The men – identified as Asghar Husaini, Jalil Yaqoobi, Ashore Akbari, and Daud Rasa – were accused of promoting “foreign and harmful culture” after videos of them strutting …

Ghana has been declared ineligible for United States foreign assistance under the Millennium Challenge Compact (MCC) for the 2026 Fiscal Year. According to the Millennium Challenge Corporation’s Candidate Country Report, the decision is based on legal prohibitions related to Ghana’s debt situation. Specifically, the country is currently restricted under Section 7012 of the FY 2025 State, Foreign Operations, and Related …

Government Statistician Prof. Samuel Kobina Annim has reported that Ghana’s annual inflation rate rose to 22.1% in October 2024, marking a 0.6 percentage point increase from the 21.5% recorded in September. Addressing the media in Accra, Prof. Annim attributed this marginal uptick to rising costs in both the food and non-food sectors. Specifically, food inflation climbed to 22.8%, while non-food …

Edward Azi, an officer with the Cocoa Health and Extension Division (CHED), has issued a stark warning regarding the escalating rate of cocoa smuggling in the Suaman District of the Western North Region. Speaking at the 2025 Farmers’ Day celebration in Antokrom, Mr. Azi highlighted that illegal trade is currently sabotaging the rigorous agronomic training and technical support provided to …