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US exit from WHO poses risks to Ghana’s health system – Abuakwa South MP

The Member of Parliament for Abuakwa South, Dr. Kingsley Agyemang, has cautioned that the United States’ withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO) could...

Hundreds of thousands without power as major winter storm hits US

A dangerous winter storm has swept across the US, leaving at least three people dead and cutting power to hundreds of thousands of homes. Schools...

Political agitation making Ofori-Atta extradition bid a ‘foolish case’ – Tampuli

Member of Parliament for Gushegu, Alhassan Tampuli, has warned that the ongoing domestic political agitation surrounding former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta is undermining Ghana's...

Seven more countries agree to join Trump’s Board of Peace

Seven countries, including Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Egypt, say they will join US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace, according to a joint statement. They...

I am very hopeful about Ken Ofori-Atta’s return— Ayine

Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, has expressed optimism that former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta will return to Ghana, even as the...

Ofori-Atta’s extradition may be difficult due to his investments in US – Martin Kpebu

Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has thrown his weight behind the ongoing Arise Ghana protest at the United States Embassy in Accra, warning...

US judge demands proof of extradition as Ofori-Atta stays in ICE detention

Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has been remanded into the custody of the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) following a closed-door immigration...

U.S. Vice President’s wife Usha Vance announces she is pregnant with fourth child

Usha Vance, the wife of Vice-President JD Vance, has announced she is pregnant with her fourth child. In a post on X, the second lady...

US Immigration Court bars public from Ofori-Atta’s hearing

Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta appeared before a U.S. immigration court in Virginia on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, as authorities continue proceedings regarding his...

Former NPP Parliamentary Candidate arrested in US for allegedly stabbing wife

Former New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary candidate for Klottey Korle, Valentino Nii Noi Nortey, has been taken into custody in the United States following...

Trump says he will ‘100%’ carry out Greenland tariffs threat, as EU vows to protect its interests

Donald Trump has vowed to "100%" follow through on his threat to impose tariffs on European countries that oppose his demand to take control...

Ofori-Atta is happy – Lawyer says ahead of January 20 immigration hearing

Frank Davies, a member of the legal team of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, says his client is in good spirits ahead of his...

Lack of US Ambassador in Ghana raises concerns – Abu Jinapor

The Member of Parliament for Damongo and Ranking Member on Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee, Samuel Abu Jinapor, has expressed concern over the state of...

Ghana’s Ambassador to US clarifies visa restrictions

Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States, Emmanuel Victor Smith, has moved to allay public anxiety following reports of a temporary suspension of US visa...

US suspends immigrant visa processing for Nigeria, Ghana, and 73 other Countries [Full list]

The United States has announced a suspension of immigrant visa processing for 75 countries, including Nigeria and Ghana, in a move officials say is...

US announces beginning of phase two of Gaza peace plan

US envoy Steve Witkoff has announced the start of phase two of President Donald Trump's plan to end the war in Gaza, with a...

AGOA Extended: Ghana–US Trade ties Get fresh boost as exports, jobs Set to rise

Ghana’s trade relations with the United States are poised for a significant boost following the extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA)...

Google employee made redundant after reporting manager who showed nude of wife, court hears

A senior Google employee has claimed she was made redundant after reporting a manager who told clients stories about his swinger lifestyle and showed...

US authorities have helped Ghana to arrest one fugitive – Deputy AG

Government has signalled a major shift in its strategy to bring fugitives to justice, revealing that it is now successfully utilising "alternative lawful mechanisms"...

US military strikes Islamic State group targets in Syria, officials say

The US and its partner forces have carried out large-scale strikes against Islamic State (IS) group targets in Syria, the US Central Command (Centcom)...

Trump withdraws US from UN climate treaty and 65 other global bodies

US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday suspending Washington’s participation in dozens of UN agencies, commissions and advisory panels focused on...

Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie loses son

One of Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's toddler twins has died, her family has confirmed. An official family statement said that 21-month-old boy Nkanu Nnamdi,...

US will control Venezuela oil sales ‘indefinitely’, official says

The US will control sales of sanctioned Venezuelan oil "indefinitely" as it prepares to roll back restrictions on the country's crude in global markets,...

What we know about the facility holding Ken Ofori-Atta

Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta is spending the night and possibly the next few days in the former Virginia Jail (Peumansend Creek Regional Jail),...

US immigration agent fatally shoots woman in Minneapolis, officials say

A US immigration agent fatally shot a 37-year-old woman on Wednesday in the city of Minneapolis, but the details of what led up to...

Trump says US will ‘run’ Venezuela and ‘fix oil infrastructure’

US President Donald Trump has said the US will "run" Venezuela until a "safe, proper and judicious transition" can be ensured, after US strikes...

US denies visas to ex-EU commissioner and others over social media rules

The US State Department said it would deny visas to five people, including a former EU commissioner, for seeking to "coerce" American social media...

Five dead after plane carrying child burns victim crashes in Texas

At least five people have been killed after a Mexican Navy plane crashed in foggy conditions near Galveston, Texas on Monday while transporting a...

US judge rejects business group’s challenge to Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee

A federal judge on Tuesday rejected a challenge by the largest U.S. business lobby group to President Donald Trump's $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas for...

US court sentences 21-year-old Ghanaian over $200 Snapchat sextortion scheme

A 21-year-old Ghanaian citizen, Cross Abu Cole, has been sentenced to time served of about seven months by a United States District Court after...

Trump pulls 30 envoys in ‘America First’ push, critics say it weakens US abroad

The Trump administration is recalling nearly 30 ambassadors and other senior career diplomats to ensure embassies reflect its “America First” priorities, a move critics...

US suspends Green Card Lottery scheme

President Donald Trump has suspended the US green card lottery scheme in the wake of a mass shooting at Brown University last week in...

Trump imposes partial travel restrictions on Nigeria, 14 other countries

President Donald Trump has expanded a US travel ban, barring nationals of five additional countries and people travelling on Palestinian Authority-issued documents from entering...

US military strikes 3 more boats in the Pacific Ocean, killing 8

The US military conducted strikes against three alleged drug-trafficking boats in the eastern Pacific Ocean on Monday, killing 8 people, according to US Southern...

Trump launches ‘gold card’ visa; check how much it costs

President Donald Trump on Wednesday officially launched his “gold card” visa, a new immigration pathway that will allow foreigners to pay $1 million to expedite...

Trump vows to make US affordable again, as Americans feel the pinch

President Donald Trump has told a campaign-style rally that consumer prices are falling "tremendously", as he seeks to allay voter anxiety about the cost...

Trump administration orders enhanced vetting for applicants of H-1B visa

The Trump administration on Wednesday announced increased vetting of applicants for H-1B visas for highly skilled workers, with an internal State Department memo saying...

US pledges $150m to expand Zipline’s drone deliveries across Africa

The United States Government has pledged up to $150 million to support Zipline International Inc. in scaling up its drone-enabled medical delivery operations across...

Ghanaian Educationist recognised in NYC for advancing quality public education

A Ghanaian educationist based in the United States has been honoured at the LolliCash Heroes Night organized by Adinkra Multimedia in New York City...

U.S. lifts 15% tariffs on Ghanaian exports

The United States has lifted the 15% tariffs previously imposed on cocoa and several other agricultural exports from Ghana. Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional...