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.
President Mahama visits Japan for TICAD IX and Singapore to enhance trade, investment, and cooperation, promoting Ghana’s Resetting agenda.
Hundreds of thousands protest in Israel, led by Hostages Square, to end Gaza war, free hostages. Netanyahu, Smotrich criticize as Hamas talks falter.
US State Dept’s 2024 report highlights Ghana’s lengthy pre-trial detentions, police abuse, and high rates of FGM and child marriage in northern regions.
São Tomé’s President Vila Nova offers condolences for Ghana’s Aug 6, 2025, helicopter crash, lays flowers, signs condolence book in Accra.
US State Dept’s 12-month pilot, starting Aug 20, 2025, may require $5K-$15K bonds for B-1/B-2 visa applicants from high-overstay countries to curb violations.
Archaeologists in Gabon’s Youmbidi cave find 25,000-year-old tools, pottery, revealing prehistoric life, human resilience to climate change.