Author: Richard Cudjoe
Finland considers that “genuine autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty could constitute a most feasible solution” to the Moroccan Sahara issue. The position was expressed in a Joint Communiqué adopted in Rabat on Sunday following a meeting between Morocco’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, Nasser Bourita, and Finland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Elina Valtonen, who is on an official visit to Morocco. In the communiqué, Finland “reiterated its support for the autonomy plan presented by Morocco,” describing it as a serious and credible contribution to the UN-led political process and a good basis for achieving a definitive and…
The Minority Chief Whip, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, has led members of the Minority Caucus in Parliament on a tour of cocoa-growing communities in the Eastern Region. The visit follows the government’s recent reduction in cocoa producer prices, a decision that has generated concern among farmers and attracted strong criticism from the Minority. Government officials have attributed the price adjustment to declining global cocoa prices, maintaining that the decision reflects prevailing international market conditions. However, Mr Annoh-Dompreh and his colleagues argue that the move places an undue burden on farmers who are already contending with rising input costs and economic hardship. During…
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary candidate for Ayawaso East, Baba Ali, has declared that the constituency is poised for a political shift, expressing confidence that the seat will change hands in the ongoing election. Speaking to journalists on Tuesday, he noted that voter sentiment indicates a strong desire for change. “Let’s wait till 5.pm, the Aywaso East seat will change hands. Insha Allah. It is obvious we are going to win this election,” he said Baba Ali encouraged residents to exercise their franchise peacefully and increase voter turnout in his favour. Commenting on the Global InfoAnalytics poll that tips…
A former Energy Minister and Chairman-aspirant of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Boakye Kyeremanteng Agyarko, says the heavy police presence at voting centres during the Ayawaso East by-election may be necessary, but it exposes a worrying weakness in Ghana’s democratic evolution. His remarks come as voting proceeds in a by-election at the Ayawaso East constituency of the Greater Accra Region, where security deployment has been visibly heightened to maintain order. Speaking to JoyNews on Tuesday, March 3, Mr Agyarko said while law enforcement at polling stations is “okay,” it should not be the foundation upon which peaceful elections are built.…
President John Dramani Mahama is delivering the 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA) in Parliament. The address provides a detailed overview of Ghana’s current situation, highlighting progress made across key sectors and outlining the government’s priorities and policy directions for the year ahead. Critical areas expected to feature include the economy, health, education, agriculture, and infrastructure, alongside updates on Ghana’s international relations and commitments. The presentation also fulfils a constitutional obligation under Article 67 of the 1992 Constitution, which requires the President to appear before Parliament at the start of each session to report on the state of the…
US and Iranian negotiators are in Geneva for a third round of indirect negotiations over Iran’s nuclear programme as the US continues making claims about Iran’s military capabilities. JD Vance claimed on Wednesday that Iran is trying to rebuild its nuclear programme, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio saying that Iran’s refusal to negotiate its ballistic missile programme is “a big, big problem.” President Donald Trump accused Iran of developing missiles that could reach the continental US during his State of the Union address. Iran has consistently denied seeking nuclear weapons, which has been forbidden by Iran’s leadership, with the…
Saudi-Egyptian venture capital firm EDAFA is targeting $10m in investments in Egyptian startups in 2026, as it continues to expand its footprint across the MENA region and strengthen its engagement with high-growth ventures. Speaking to Daily News Egypt on the sidelines of GITEX Egypt, Essam Aly Mostafa, CEO of EDAFA, said the company has invested approximately $8m in Egypt over the past 18 months, backing more than 20 startups across stages ranging from Pre-Seed to Series A. While the firm had initially planned to deploy $13m during that period, it adopted a more selective strategy, prioritising opportunities that meet its…
Chad has shut it’s border with neighbouring Sudan, following clashes linked to the conflict in Sudan that claimed the lives of five Chadian soldiers. On Monday, the Chadian government announced the closure, citing ‘repeated incursions and violations committed by forced in Sudan’s conflict’. It’s not the first time the Sudanese civil war has spilled over into Chadian territory, leading to casualties and property damage. According to a Chadian official, fighting between Sudan’s paramilitary rapid support forces and troops loyal to Sudan’s government unfolded in the border town of Tine. As well as the five soldiers who were killed, three civilians…
In Lagos, the demolition of informal settlements – often without adequate consultation, notice or resettlement – has turned the promise of ‘housing for all’ into a tale of loss, displacement and deepening urban poverty. One of the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals is to upgrade slums and informal settlements by 2030. The emphasis is on securing tenure, preventing forced evictions, improving access to water and sanitation, and ensuring dignified living conditions. But ongoing state evictions of informal waterfront communities in Makoko, the world’s largest floating settlement, often called the ‘Venice of Nigeria’ – threaten lives and livelihoods, and exacerbate…
The House of Representatives was thrown into a rowdy session on Tuesday following a failed attempt to rescind its earlier decision on the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill, 2025. The tension began when the Chairperson of the Committee on Rules and Business, Francis Waive (APC, Delta), presented a motion seeking to rescind the passage of the bill in line with Order Nine, Rule 1(6) of the House Standing Orders. The House had passed the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill, 2025 on 23 December 2025. Leading the debate, Mr Waive said the motion was informed by the need to revisit the legislation to…