Ghana has scored a major economic win as the United States lifted the 15% tariff on its cocoa and a wide range of agricultural exports. The reversal, confirmed by Ghana’s Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, is set to boost revenue by around US$60 million annually, benefiting cocoa, cashew, avocado, mango, and other key crops. The decision follows months of closer diplomatic engagement, including Ghana’s cooperation with US immigration policies and the lifting of prior visa restrictions. Analysts see the tariff rollback as reflecting a recalibrated US–Ghana relationship, providing Accra both economic relief and strategic leverage. For Ghanaian farmers and exporters, the move…
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Mali’s opposition accuses military junta of failing to protect the country amid a long-running shortage of fuel. For the last two months, Mali’s capital, Bamako, has face a growing shortage of petroleum products. Now the country’s opposition is urging the population to “open their eyes” to a regime that “seizes the nation” without protecting it. The al-Qaeda affiliated Support Group for Islam and Muslims, or JNIM, has orchestrated the shortage by blocking the country’s fuel supply routes, even going so far as to set fire to fuel tankers transporting petrol. The situation is having social and economic repercussions, prompting the…
By Rédaction Africanews and AP Excavators searching for the remains of Israeli hostages kidnapped by Hamas returned empty handed on Sunday, after a full day of searching for the last remaining bodies. Egypt has deployed excavation experts and equipment to assist in the recovery mission, but progress has been slow. Members of the International Committee Of the Red Cross accompanied the crews as they searched through rubble on the eastern outskirts of Gaza City. Hamas has so far returned the remains of 25 hostages but three are still unaccounted for. Under the terms of the US-brokered ceasefire that took effect…
Ghana has emerged from its worst economic crisis in a generation and is positioned for sustained growth, Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson announced Thursday, declaring the nation “back, strong, credible, and open for business” during his 2026 budget presentation to parliament. The government projects real GDP growth of at least 4.8% in 2026, backed by stringent fiscal reforms that aim to achieve a 4.0% fiscal deficit and 1.5% primary surplus. “We have restored fiscal discipline, brought inflation under control, stabilized the cedi, and rekindled investor confidence,” Forson stated, outlining a path of sustained economic recovery after Ghana’s severe financial turmoil.…
By Africanews with AP Officials from the UN refugee agency, World Health Organization and UNMAS (United Nations Mine Action Service) on Friday delivered stark warnings over the deteriorating situation in Sudan. The military and the rival paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, or RSF, went to war in 2023, when tensions erupted between them. The army and RSF are former allies that were supposed to oversee a democratic transition after a 2019 uprising. The fighting has killed at least 40,000 people, according to the World Health Organization, and displaced 12 million others. However, aid groups say the true death toll could be…
By Africanews with AP Winter’s first strong rainfall sent water cascading through parts of Gaza’s sprawling Muwasi tent camp on Saturday, as the territory struggles to cope with flooding and devastated infrastructure after two years of war. Residents attempted to dig trenches to keep the water from flooding their tents, as intermittent rain that began on Friday dripped through tears in tarpaulins and makeshift shelters. The bursts soaked families’ scant belongings. Strong winds can also topple tents and hamper attempts to gather scarce food and supplies. Two weeks ago, Bassil Naggar bought a new tent on the black market for…
By Rédaction Africanews In the eastern city of Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a new art exhibition is uniting French artist Camille Bleu Valentin with a group of young local creatives. Together, their works address pressing themes, climate change, pollution, and broader environmental concerns, in a region already deeply affected by ongoing conflict. The exhibition, titled “Chini ya Ardhi” (Swahili for “Underground”), offers a powerful mix of paintings and sculptures that explore Goma’s unique environmental realities. The city’s volcanic landscape and tense security situation form the backdrop for many of the pieces on display. “Inspired by the…
By Rédaction Africanews A Caribbean Community (CARICOM) reparations commission delegation is visiting the United Kingdom from November 17 to 20, 2025, to meet with British officials and lawmakers to discuss reparations for slavery and colonialism. The discussions aim to address historic injustices suffered by African populations and their lingering impact, including racism. CARICOM, which consists of 15 Caribbean nations, is advocating for an official reparations plan that calls for formal apologies, debt relief, educational initiatives, and financial compensation. Despite growing global momentum, many European leaders, such as British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, have expressed reluctance to discuss reparations, emphasizing a…
By Rédaction Africanews The deputy executive director of the World Food Programme (WFP) expressed outrage over the “terrible atrocities” that recently took place in the city of el-Fasher in Sudan’s Darfur region. “It should have been prevented. And we now really need to step up efforts to prevent these catastrophes from happening elsewhere,” Carl Skau said. Speaking from Addis Ababa, Skau said there “are needs across the country and the international community needs to step up.” Last month, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) seized El-Fasher, the capital of North Darfur. They rampaged through the Saudi Hospital in the city, killing more than 450 people, according to the World Health Organization.…
By Rédaction Africanews and AP Archaeologists are delving deep into Bizmoun Cave, uncovering new clues about early human life in Morocco. The National Institute of Archaeology and Heritage, part of the Ministry of Youth, Culture, and Communication, has launched a fresh wave of research at this remarkable site. Located in southwestern Morocco, just 15 kilometers northeast of Essaouira, Bizmoun Cave is becoming a window into humanity’s ancient past, where every layer of earth holds the potential for groundbreaking discoveries. “To study these shells, we rely on certain methodologies or technical approaches, as well as certain technical approaches, in addition to…