Nestle has fired CEO Laurent Freixe after he failed to disclose a romantic relationship with a subordinate. Philipp Navratil takes over as successor.
Ghana reduces University of Memphis tuition debt from $3M+ to $1.35M with $2M payments, securing scholarships for 185 students, due by Oct 15, 2025.
South Korea passes law banning phones in schools from March 2026 to fight smartphone addiction among teens, sparking debate among parents and teachers.
UK pledges support for Ghana’s gold sector reforms as GIABA review nears, warning reforms are vital to avoid grey-listing over money laundering risks.
Israel’s ambassador says a visa-free deal with Ghana is unlikely soon, citing overstays and unresolved issues between the two governments.
Ghana drops six places in the 2025 Global Peace Index, ranking 61st globally and falling out of Africa’s top five most peaceful nations.
US Seeks Congo Minerals to Counter China The United States is intensifying efforts to secure strategic minerals from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), aiming to challenge China’s dominance in
SONABEL reschedules Bagre Dam spillage to Aug 25, 2025, due to 90.24% water level surge. WRC urges White Volta communities to follow safety guidelines.
Nigeria deports 102, including 60 Chinese, for cyber-terrorism, fraud after Dec 2024 Lagos raid. EFCC targets foreign syndicates exploiting weak cybersecurity.
At least 40 feared dead after a riverboat capsized in Sokoto, Nigeria, on Aug 17, 2025. NEMA rescues 10, searches continue amid poor safety concerns.