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Celebrating Strength and Inspiration: International Women’s Day 2026

Celebrating Strength and Inspiration: International Women’s Day 2026

Yesterday, the world paused to honour International Women’s Day, a celebration of resilience, achievement and empowerment. While the official day was on March 8th, the impact of the celebrations continues to resonateand we’re here to reflect on the remarkable stories and energy that made the day unforgettable.

From women leading in music, business, and culture, to everyday heroes shaping communities, this day reminds us how vital women are in every sphere of life. Artists like Coby Melody continue to champion messages of love, empowerment, and unity in their music, inspiring listeners everywhere to celebrate strength and authenticity.

We Were Never Enemies — We Were Both Surviving

We Were Never Enemies — We Were Both Surviving

We Were Never Enemies — We Were Both Surviving

There is a painful question that sometimes surfaces in conversations between Africans and African Americans:

Sampa Kabwela Weighs In On Ghana President’s Fugu Moment

The recent wave of online conversations sparked by President John Dramani Mahama’s state visit to Zambia, where he appeared in a traditional Ghanaian fugu outfit, has drawn reactions ranging from humour to curiosity and, in some cases, criticism.

Ghana Airways Is Coming Back

Ghana Airways Is Coming Back: What We Know So Far

For years, the idea of Ghana having its own national airline again felt like a forgotten dream. Ghana Airways, once a symbol of national pride, collapsed in the early 2000s, leaving the country without a true flag carrier. Now, that dream is slowly finding its way back to life.

Power Does Not Cancel Consequences

Power Does Not Cancel Consequences

Being in power does not suspend the law.

History is clear on this point. Governments, presidents, and ministers often act with confidence while authority protects them, believing that legality is defined by silence, alliances, or military strength. It is not. Law does not disappear simply because it is ignored. It waits.

Ghana’s 24-Hour Economy: Vision, Reality, and the Work Ahead

Ghana’s 24-Hour Economy: Vision, Reality, and the Work Ahead


Ghana’s proposal to transition into a 24-hour economy has sparked widespread discussion and excitement. The idea suggests a nation where businesses, services, and industries operate around the clock, maximising productivity and expanding economic opportunities. On the surface, it sounds bold and forward-thinking — a signal that Ghana is ready to compete in an increasingly nonstop global economy.

Uncertainty Grows for Somalis in the United States as Immigration Protections Are Rolled back

Uncertainty Grows for Somalis in the United States as Immigration Protections Are Rolled back

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Thousands of Somali families living in the United States are facing renewed uncertainty following recent U.S. government decisions affecting immigration protections and visa processing. While no single law has been passed that explicitly targets Somalis, a series of policy changes and executive actions are already having serious consequences for Somali communities both inside and outside the country.

Donald Trump Rules Out Presidential Pardon for Sean Combs

U.S. President Donald Trump, has confirmed that he has no intention of granting a presidential pardon to music mogul Sean Combs, popularly known as Diddy, despite receiving a handwritten plea from the incarcerated artiste.

Speaking in a recent interview with The New York Times, Trump revealed that Combs personally reached out to him in writing, seeking clemency after his federal conviction. However, the president made it clear that the request is not under consideration.

Venezuela, Power, and International Law: Why Many Nations Are Watching Closely

Venezuela, Power, and International Law: Why Many Nations Are Watching Closely

By Brundai cue — VoiceOfAfricaOnline.co.uk

Across global media, Venezuela has once again become a focal point of intense debate. For years, allegations of corruption, drug trafficking, and economic mismanagement have surrounded the Venezuelan state under President Nicolás Maduro. At the same time, the country’s humanitarian crisis has pushed millions of Venezuelans to migrate across Latin America, Europe, and beyond, creating one of the largest displacement crises in modern history.

Government of Ghana condemns the unauthorized invasion of Venezuela by Us

The Government of Ghana condemns the unauthorized invasion of Venezuela 

 

The Government of Ghana has strongly condemned what it describes as an unauthorized and diplomatically improper action involving the reported invasion of Venezuelan territory by a U.S. Minister for Foreign Affairs, allegedly operating from Ghana.

BAWUMIA TO WIN NPP PRIMARIES

BAWUMIA TO WIN NPP PRIMARIES

Popular Ghanaian cleric Prophet Eric Boahen has stirred fresh conversation within the New Patriotic Party (NPP) after declaring that Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia will emerge victorious in the party’s presidential primaries.

The ‘Flood of 2025’: A Prophecy That Fizzled

The ‘Flood of 2025’: A Prophecy That Fizzled

By Brundai cue
VoiceofAfricaOnline.co.uk

In the build-up to 2025, I watched with growing concern as social media, religious platforms, and online discussions became flooded with alarming claims about a so-called “Flood of 2025.” According to these predictions, devastating floods were meant to strike nations, wipe out cities, and serve as divine judgement on humanity.

Ghana’s GoldBod Faces Questions Over Reported $214 Million Loss

Ghana’s GoldBod Faces Questions Over Reported $214 Million Loss

Ghana’s gold sector has come under intense public attention following reports that the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) recorded an estimated $214 million loss under the country’s gold-for-reserves programme.

Ghana Moves Toward Major Constitutional Reforms: What You Need to Know

Ghana Moves Toward Major Constitutional Reforms: What You Need to Know

Ghana is once again at a critical point in its democratic journey as the government pushes forward with proposals to amend the 1992 Constitution. A long-anticipated review process has brought fresh ideas, widespread public engagement and spirited debate about how the country should be governed in the future.

U.S. Airstrikes in Nigeria: Public Opinion at Home and in the Diaspora

U.S. Airstrikes in Nigeria: Public Opinion at Home and in the Diaspora

The recent U.S. airstrikes carried out inside Nigeria have triggered widespread debate across the country and among Nigerians living abroad. While the strikes were framed by the United States as a counter-terrorism operation targeting extremist groups, public reaction shows that Nigerian opinion is far from unified.

Otumfuo Submits Bawku Peace Efforts Report to President Mahama

Otumfuo Submits Bawku Peace Efforts Report to President Mahama

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has formally presented a report on the Bawku conflict to President John Dramani Mahama, marking a key step in ongoing efforts to restore lasting peace in the troubled area.

Trump Suspends US Green Card Lottery as Policy Shift Hits Africa Hardest

Trump Suspends US Green Card Lottery as Policy Shift Hits Africa Hardest

The suspension of the United States Green Card Lottery has once again shown how global policy decisions can hit Africa the hardest.

For many Africans, the Diversity Visa Programme was one of the few legal and realistic pathways to live and work in the United States. Every year, thousands of people across the continent applied with hope — not because it was easy, but because it was one of the only chances available to ordinary people without wealth, connections or special visas.

The Abu Trica Case: What we know so far

Over the past few days, the name Abu Trica has dominated conversations across Ghana and beyond, raising serious questions about online fraud, social media influence, and international crime enforcement.

Abu Trica, a Ghanaian social media personality known for displaying a flashy lifestyle online, has been arrested following a U.S. federal indictment linked to an alleged large-scale romance scam.

Israel Deported Ghanaians First: The Context Behind Ghana’s Response

Israel Deported Ghanaians First: The Context Behind Ghana’s Response

In recent days, there has been a lot of noise around the deportation of Israeli nationals from Ghana. What many reports and online discussions have failed to clearly state, however, is that Israel deported Ghanaian citizens first. Ghana’s action did not happen in a vacuum — it was a response.

Were South Africans Lured into Fighting for Russia’s War in Ukraine?

Were South Africans Lured into Fighting for Russia’s War in Ukraine?

The shocking answer emerging from recent events is: yes — there’s credible evidence that some South Africans were allegedly deceived and ended up fighting in Russia’s war in Ukraine. What started as reports of a few distressed individuals has grown into a national scandal and criminal investigation with real human cost and legal consequences.

First G20 Summit held on African soil concluded

Johannesburg — The much-anticipated first G20 Summit held on African soil concluded with world leaders adopting a sweeping declaration on the first day. This decision signals new momentum for global cooperation, despite the notable absence of U.S. President Donald Trump and Argentina’s opposition to the declaration.

Vice President Opoku-Agyemang Meets EU

Vice President Opoku-Agyemang Meets EU Ambassador for Talks Aimed at Strengthening Cooperation, Safeguarding Stability, and Expanding Trade

Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has held substantive consultations with the European Union Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Rune Skinnebach, as part of Ghana’s ongoing diplomatic drive to reinforce its partnership with the EU and expand avenues for strategic regional cooperation.

Prime Minister Mottley Welcomes Asantehene To Barbados

Prime Minister the Honourable Mia Amor Mottley on Wednesday evening welcomed His Royal Majesty, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene of the Ashanti Kingdom, to Ilaro Court, emphasizing the enduring historical and cultural connections between Barbados, the wider Caribbean, and Ghana.

Grenada’s Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell To Attend 2025 GUBA Awards

The Prime Minister of Grenada, Hon. Dickon Mitchell, has been announced as a Special Guest at the GUBA Awards 2025, set to take place in Barbados on November 12 at the Wyndham Grand Barbados – Sam Lord’s Castle All-Inclusive Resort.

Mitchell, widely regarded as a leading voice among a new generation of Caribbean leaders, has championed deeper ties between the Caribbean and Africa through shared values, investment collaboration, and cultural exchange.

Former First Lady Of Ghana, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings Reportedly Passes Aways At 76

Ghana mourns the loss of one of its most influential women in history – former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings who reportedly passed away at the Ridge Hospital at the age of 76 on Thursday, 23rd October 2025.

The news has sent shockwaves across the nation with tributes already pouring in from political figures, women’s groups and citizens who remember her as a fearless advocate for women empowerment and national development.

Nigeria at 65: Independence, Rights, and the Unfinished Struggle

On October 1, 1960, Nigeria raised its green-and-white flag for the first time as a sovereign nation. Hopes were high that independence would deliver freedom, dignity, and prosperity. Nigeria’s first president, Nnamdi Azikiwe, declared at the time: “Let us exalt the dignity of man and respect the rights of the individual.”

“Ghana U.S. Visa Ban Reversed”

According to a report by 3News, the longstanding visa restrictions imposed by the United States on Ghana have officially been reversed, paving the way for enhanced travel opportunities for Ghanaian citizens.

Sarkozy Jailed in Libya Funding Case

Paris, 25 Sept 2025 — Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy has been sentenced to five years in prison after being found guilty of criminal conspiracy over illegal funding of his 2007 campaign from Libya.

African Union Sounds Alarm Over Worsening Instability in Sahel and Horn of Africa

**ADDIS ABABA –** The African Union’s Peace and Security Council (AUPSC) has voiced profound concern over the escalating security challenges and pervasive political volatility gripping the Sahel and Horn of Africa regions. In its recent deliberations, the Council underscored the urgent need for comprehensive and coordinated strategies to address the intertwined crises of terrorism, armed conflicts, and dire humanitarian situations.

Egyptian Activist Alaa Abdel Fattah Released Through Presidential Pardon

In a major development for human rights in Egypt, activist Alaa Abdel Fattah has been granted a presidential pardon by President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi. Abdel Fattah, a leading voice during the 2011 Arab Spring movement, had spent nearly six years in prison on charges of spreading false information.

Judge who twice remanded Abronye retires

Reports confirm that Samuel Bright Acquah, the judge who twice ordered the remand of Kwame Baffoe — known widely as Abronye — will retire from the bench on Tuesday, 16 September 2025.