Senegal president backs new anti-LGBT law banning ‘promotion’

Senegal’s president has approved a bill doubling the maximum prison term for same-sex sexual acts to…

Nigeria allocates more crude cargoes to Dangote refinery for May, sources say

A flame rises from a gas flare at the Dangote Industries oil refinery and fertilizer plant…

Nigerian lawmakers approve increased $49.4bn 2026 budget

Nigeria’s parliament on Tuesday approved a 68.30 trillion naira ($49.4 billion) budget ​for 2026, after President…

Tunisian journalist sentenced to two years, union denounces systemic attack on media

A Tunisian court handed down a two-year prison sentence to news website editor Ghassen Ben Khelifa,…

Global refinery giant eyes Ghana as gold processing hub – Sammy Gyamfi tells Joy News

Sammy Gyamfi, CEO of the Gold Board, says Ghana is positioning itself as a major gold…

Police arrest suspects in cybercrime, violent cases

The Ghana Police Service has announced a series of successful operations against cybercrime, violent offences, and…

EOCO declares Dr Kwamigah-Atokple wanted in gold fraud probe

The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has declared Dr Gabriel Tanko Kwamigah‑Atokple, owner of Sesi‑Edem Company Limited, wanted…

Airfares rise as Airport Infrastructure Levy takes effect from today

Airline ticket prices for both domestic and international travel are set to increase from today, as…

SIC MD denies political interference claims, admits SIGA only ‘encouraged’ state entities

The Managing Director of State Insurance Company (SIC), James Agyenim-Boateng, has pushed back strongly against allegations…

WFP, UK Govt push for fortified rice in school feeding to tackle child malnutrition

The World Food Programme (WFP) and the United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) are…