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Hollywood honors Marilyn Monroe, 100 years on
Hollywood wished a breathy "Happy Birthday" to Marilyn Monroe on Monday as Tinseltown celebrated 100 years since the birth of one of its most famous daughters.
Ghana’s anti-LGBTQ+ bill faces further review?
Ghanaian President John Mahama has said a controversial bill that would further restrict LGBTQ+ rights will undergo legal scrutiny before it can become law.
Ghana temporarily halts repatriation sign-ups in South Africa
Ghanaian authorities have suspended new registrations for a programme helping citizens return home from South Africa, following an overwhelming response from applicants.
Kenyan president defends controversial US-backed Ebola facility
Kenya's president on Tuesday defended the opening of an Ebola quarantine centre for US nationals after a court halted the plan and security forces teargassed protesters fearing the deadly virus could spread in the country
Ghana, UK sign growth partnership deal to address education and job creation
Ghana and the United Kingdom signed on Monday the landmark UK-Ghana Partnership, which is to help transform the economy and create thousands of opportunities for people.
FIFA launches World Cup’s state-of-the-art broadcast hub in Dallas
The International Broadcast Center for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is now operational in downtown Dallas, where thousands of hours of coverage, cutting-edge technology and global broadcasts will connect billions of fans to football’s biggest tournament.
US to slash visa processing sites in Africa from 50 to 20
The United States plans to sharply reduce the number of embassies and consulates in Africa that process visas for foreign applicants.
Benin’s new president flies to Nigeria on first foreign trip
Nigeria is seen as Benin's most important ally in the region. During a coup attempt against President Patrice Talon last December, President Tinubu ordered airforce jets to bomb positions held by rebel soldiers
World Cup 2026: who coaches Africa’s 10 qualified teams?
Africa will be represented by 10 national football teams at the 2026 FIFA World Cup across the United States, Canada and Mexico, with a mix of locally-born and foreign coaches leading the continent’s biggest football nations.
Nigeria’s president hails the navy as it marks its 70th anniversary
Overseeing a fleet review, Bola Tinubu said the Navy reflects Nigeria’s sovereignty and its growing leadership role on the continent.