… Similar debates have emerged in Zimbabwe, Malawi and Ghana, where critics argue that some colonial-era court practices and attire are no longer appropriate for modern Africa.
… The report reviewed 29 IMF documents issued between February 2022 and February 2025 across 11 countries – Ghana, Brazil, Kenya, Malawi, Nepal, Nigeria, Senegal, Uganda, the United Kingdom, Zambia and Zimbabwe. …
… Ghana is one of several African governments that responded by flying citizens home rather than waiting for the situation to stabilise — a pattern also seen with Malawi and Zimbabwe, whose nationals have camped outside embassies and consulates seeking evacuation. …
… About 7,000 Malawians have already been repatriated, Malawian media report. Women in colourful sarongs sat on top of their belongings, waiting in line to board a bus home to Malawi. …
… In Durban, which has seen some of the biggest protests, white tents housing mostly Malawians are being dismantled as authorities race to clear the transit camp. …
… These include the Novo Nordisk Foundation, Sanofi Foundation, the Fund for Innovation in Development, and members of the Global Grand Challenges Network in Botswana, Brazil, Malawi, Rwanda, Senegal and South Africa. …
According to ActionAid and Development Finance International, 65 climate-vulnerable countries will spend nearly 25 times more on debt repayments than climate action in 2026, with debt servicing consuming an average of 65% of national revenues. The report notes that climate disasters force borrowing for recovery, creating a cycle where debt obligations constrain spending on climate action and essential services.
According to ActionAid and Development Finance International, 65 climate-vulnerable countries will spend nearly 25 times more on debt repayments than climate action in 2026, with debt servicing consuming an average of 65% of national revenues. The report notes that climate disasters force borrowing for recovery, creating a cycle where debt obligations constrain spending on climate action and essential services.
Nusrat Osman, a 47-year-old British citizen, was kidnapped in Blantyre, Malawi on Friday by four men in a grey Nissan Dualis. Malawian authorities have mobilised search operations and offered a reward exceeding seventeen thousand dollars for information leading to her rescue and the prosecution of the perpetrators.
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ghanaian citizens can travel to at least 41 countries across Africa, the Caribbean and other regions without obtaining a visa in advance under visa waiver arrangements, though permitted stay durations vary—most offer up to 90 days, while Grenada, Maldives and Zambia allow 30 days.
An analysis of Robert Mugabe's life from his birth in 1924 through his death in 2019, tracing his transformation from schoolteacher to revolutionary who led Zimbabwe's independence from Rhodesian rule in 1980 and his subsequent nearly four decades in power before his removal by the military in 2017.
Ghana's Black Queens will play Côte d'Ivoire in a placement match on August 13 after a 2-1 quarter-final loss to Malawi at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, as they seek to finish the tournament strongly.
African civil society leaders gathered in Accra say the current aid system is broken because development money arrives with instructions from Western capitals. A growing movement is experimenting with new models, including a "reverse call for proposals" where communities define their own needs and ask donors to fund them, rather than waiting for donors to announce what they want to fund.
Ghana and Nigeria have been drawn in the second round of the 2026 CAF Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers for a place at the continental finals in Senegal. The tie will be decided over two legs in October, with the winner moving toward the finals in November and earning a direct ticket to the 2027 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup.
World-famous Malian musician Salif Keïta has cancelled performances at South Africa's Macufe festival next month, citing what he calls "xenophobic violence" against African migrants. The 77-year-old said he could not ignore reports of attacks on migrants seeking work, safety, and dignity.
Malian musician Salif Keïta has cancelled his performances at South Africa's Macufe festival next month, citing reports of xenophobic violence against African migrants. The 77-year-old said he could not ignore attacks on migrants seeking work, safety, and dignity, describing the cancellation as a rejection of hate.
The Duke of Sussex has resigned from the board of African Parks, a wildlife charity that manages around 20 national parks across 12 countries, after human rights abuses by its rangers were found in Congo-Brazzaville. Harry, who was president for six years before joining the board in 2023, said he remains a supporter of the organisation's conservation mission.
The Volta Regional Representative on the Council of State, Dr Gabriel Tanko Kwamigah-Atokple, held discussions with American businessman John P. Rochon and CEO Al Lewis of Catalyst Green LLC on investment opportunities in the region, particularly lithium exploration and other natural resources. Dr Kwamigah-Atokple said his objective was to help translate the region's natural resources into sustainable investments that add value locally rather than exporting raw materials.
Ghana's Black Queens will face Ecuador, Uzbekistan, and Papua New Guinea in the first phase of the intercontinental playoffs for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup, scheduled for November 24 to December 5, 2026. The top two teams from the six-team preliminary phase will advance to the final phase.
Cameroon defeated Malawi 3-0 in the CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations final, with Marie Ngah scoring twice and Naomi Ndjoah Eto once, to claim the continental crown for the first time and end three previous final defeats.
Algeria secured their first podium finish in WAFCON history, defeating hosts Morocco 3-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in the bronze medal match in Rabat.
Cameroon won the Women's Africa Cup of Nations for the first time, beating Malawi 3-0 in the final with Marie Ngah scoring twice and Naomi Ndjoah Eto adding a goal. The victory ended three previous final defeats for Cameroon.
Algeria secured their first-ever podium finish at the TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026 after defeating hosts Morocco 3-1 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in regulation time.
WAFCON debutants Malawi will face Cameroon in the Women African Cup of Nations final on Sunday at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat, Morocco, with the winner taking home USD 2 million and the prestigious trophy.
Ghana's Ministry of Foreign Affairs says the government fully funded the evacuation of more than 1,600 Ghanaians from South Africa following xenophobic attacks, without seeking financial or material support from South Africa—distancing itself from South Africa's request for reimbursement from other African countries including Malawi, Ethiopia, and Nigeria for costs incurred in repatriating tens of thousands of immigrants.
Evelyn Badu, born in Seikwa in Ghana's Bono region, has become a globally renowned footballer. She joined Hasaacas Ladies under mentorship from former Ghana captain Samira Suleman, and helped the team to their first league title since 2015.
Ghana has avoided a potential repatriation bill from South Africa by independently evacuating its nationals following xenophobic attacks. South Africa has formally requested reimbursement from Nigeria, Malawi, Ethiopia, Zimbabwe and Mozambique for costs incurred in housing and transporting migrants, but Ghana was not included among the countries being asked to pay.
Ghana's senior women's national football team has demanded payment of outstanding bonuses and per diems, accusing the government of neglect and inadequate support during the Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. The players, who exited at the quarterfinal stage after losing 2-1 to Malawi, expressed frustration over lack of official support and called for transparency, accountability, and better professional conditions.
Ghana's women's football team lost 2-1 to Malawi in a 2026 WAFCON quarterfinal, eliminating them from automatic qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup. Head coach Kim Lars Björkegren described it as the most painful moment of his 20-year coaching career.
Ghana's national women's football team was eliminated from the 2026 WAFCON quarterfinal after falling 2-1 to Malawi, missing out on a chance to qualify for their first World Cup in 20 years. Head Coach Kim Lars Björkegren said it was the worst feeling he has had in 20 years of coaching.
Ghana's women's football team lost 2-1 to Malawi in the quarter-final of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, ending their hopes of automatic qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup. Head coach Kim Lars Björkegren called it the worst feeling of his 20-year coaching career, though Ghana has a chance to qualify through a playoff against Côte d'Ivoire in Casablanca on Thursday.
Malawi defeated Ghana 2-1 in a Women's Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final on Sunday, securing their first-ever place at the Women's World Cup. The victory also means Malawi will face Algeria in Wednesday's semi-final, while Nigeria's elimination opens the possibility of two additional African representatives through a play-off route.
Algeria, Morocco, Cameroon and Malawi have qualified for the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil by reaching the semi-finals of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Four quarter-final losers—Ghana, Ivory Coast, Nigeria and South Africa—can still qualify through intercontinental play-offs in November and December.
Ghana's Black Queens lost 2-1 to Malawi in the WAFCON 2026 quarterfinals, missing automatic qualification to the 2027 Women's World Cup. A late Rose Kadzere goal decided the match at Al Madina Stadium in Rabat on August 9.
Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams has called for prayers for the restoration of Ghana's polluted water bodies and degraded lands, warning that continued illegal mining (galamsey) could threaten the country's food security and public health by contaminating soil and water needed for crop production.
Malawi qualified for the quarterfinals of the CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026 on goal difference after a 2-1 defeat to Zambia in their final Group C match, finishing ahead of defending champions Nigeria.
UEFA says European teams could still boycott competitions including the World Cup, as the governing body maintains its conditions have not been met despite Infantino's scrapped plan to sell World Cup stakes to private investors. The English FA has withdrawn support for Infantino, and UEFA says it has lost confidence in his presidency.