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32 West African nationals repatriated over cybercrime
The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has repatriated thirty-two West African nationals suspected of involvement in cyber fraud, particularly romance scams, following coordinated security operations in the Volta Region. The suspects, made up of...
Cargo delays, NSW inefficiencies cost Nigeria N900bn yearly — SEREC
Functional unified trade system will attract $3b in private investments The current cargo clearing system inefficiencies at the ports are costing Nigeria between N500 billion and N900 billion yearly in unrealised revenue, administrative...
Constitution: A constitutional and theoretical appraisal
Introduction The recent discourse surrounding the deportation agreement between the United States and Ghana raises fundamental questions about the constitutional processes required to give such an arrangement binding force under Ghanaian law. The...
Prioritise the Keta port development in Ghana’s 2026 budget
As Ghana advances toward economic recovery and regional competitiveness, the strategic importance of infrastructure investment cannot be overstated. Among the many critical projects awaiting renewed national commitment, the Keta Port Development...
Burkina Faso Refuses to Accept U.S. Deportees as Washington Suspends Visas
CameroonOnline.ORG | Burkina Faso has refused to accept migrants deported from the United States, prompting Washington to temporarily suspend visa issuance in the West African nation. The move marks another episode in the deteriorating relations...
Prioritise Keta port development in Ghana’s 2026 budget
Dr. Elikplim Kwabla Apetorgbor As Ghana advances toward economic recovery and regional competitiveness, the strategic importance of infrastructure investment cannot be overstated. Among the many critical projects awaiting renewed national...
European Commission Accelerating Africa’s Energy Partnership -By Kestér Kenn Klomegâh
The geopolitical situation is driving the European Commission to step up its investment influence across Africa, making consistent efforts at capitalizing on and exploring several emerging opportunities in the continent. In practical reality to...
Burkina Faso : refus d’accueillir des expulsés américains, Washington suspend les visas
CamerounOnline.ORG | Le Burkina Faso a refusé d’accueillir sur son territoire des migrants expulsés des États-Unis, entraînant en représailles la suspension temporaire de la délivrance de visas américains dans le pays. Ce nouvel épisode illustre...
UN, Gates digital ID, fast payments, data sharing 50-in-5 campaign hits 30 countries
The 50-in-5 campaign to accelerate digital ID, fast payment systems, and data exchanges in 50 countries by 2028 reaches a 30 country milestone. Launched in November 2023, the 50-in-5 campaign is a joint effort of the United Nations, the Bill and...
Benin universities, Nigerian polytechnics in NYSC fraud
Some blacklisted universities in the Benin Republic have devised means of sneaking their graduates into the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) through collaborations with certain private polytechnics in Nigeria, Saturday PUNCH investigations have...
Ghana will remain “open 24/7” not just in December-Prof Mensah
By Morkporkpor Anku Accra, Oct. 10, GNA – The Ghana Tourism Development Company (GTDC) is rolling out a number of sustainable initiatives to ensure Ghana remains “open 24/7” and not just in December, when arrivals typically peak. Professor Kobby...
Global South Debt Crisis Takes Center Stage at Washington Meetings
The 2025 Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund, taking place October 13 through 18 in Washington, D.C., are set to confront growing calls for comprehensive debt relief as African nations grapple with unprecedented...
Adebayor Eager To Play In Nigeria As Abuja Champions Cup Nears
With just 15 days to go until the much-anticipated Champions Cup Game between Barca Legends and African Legends, former Arsenal and Manchester City talisman Emmanuel Adebayor says he can’t wait to return home for the historic encounter on October...
Adebayor Excited To Face Ronaldinho-Led Barca Legends In Abuja Champions Cup
With barely 15 days to the much-anticipated Champions Cup Game between Barça Legends and African Legends, former Arsenal and Manchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor is relishing the opportunity to play against the Ronaldinho-led Barcelona...
Burkina rejects US deportees, calls Trump’s proposal indecent
Burkina Faso, ruled by a junta hostile to the West, has refused to take in people kicked out of the United States, in a snub to one of President Donald Trump’s signature migration policies. Since Trump’s return to the White House, his...
Burkina says will not take people deported from US
Abidjan – Burkina Faso, ruled by a junta hostile to the West, has refused to take in people kicked out of the United States, in a snub to one of President Donald Trump’s signature migration policies. Since Trump’s return to the White House, his...
Cardoso: Reforms Have Sparked Global Investors’ Renewed Appetite for Nigeria
*Adebayo Ogunlesi: Nigeria now exciting to investors *Indicates interest in gas, aviation, renewable energy, maritime sectors *Analysts back CBN’s assumption fixed income market control, say reform to reinforce transparency, policy credibility...
Hibs players chasing World Cup dreams from Mount Florida to mile-high Denver: Your guide to all the action
Steve Clarke’s Scotland aim to build on brilliant start, while Aussies head for altitude A head-to-head World Cup clash pitting an Easter Road favourite against the club’s record signing stands out. Beyond the obvious hope of seeing a couple of...
No African Development from Western Trade Policies
Africa, Development & Aid, Economy & Trade, Energy, Financial Crisis, Food and Agriculture, Headlines, Health, Sustainable Development Goals, TerraViva United Nations, Trade & Investment Opinion JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Oct 7 2025 (IPS) - The...