Ghana Climbs to World’s 6th-Largest Gold Producer as Record Output Reshapes Economic Outlook
Record 2025 production pushes Ghana ahead of United States as gold strengthens exports, foreign exchange inflows and economic stability — but illegal mining and weak value addition remain major tests…
Trump Threatens to Bomb Oman if It ‘Gets in the Way’ as Iran-Hormuz Crisis Deepens
US president issues extraordinary warning against longtime Gulf partner as Washington increases pressure over Iran and the strategic Strait of Hormuz WASHINGTON/MUSCAT, August 18, 2026 — United States President Donald…
BREAKING: Ghana, Russia Sign Historic Visa Waiver Agreement in Moscow
Deal covers diplomatic and service passport holders as Accra and Moscow move to deepen bilateral relations ACCRA/MOSCOW — August 18, 2026: Ghana and the Russian Federation have signed a historic…
Northern Region Records First IVF Birth in Historic Fertility Milestone
Aisha Fertility Centre in Tamale has recorded what officials describe as Northern Ghana’s first successful IVF birth, marking a major expansion of assisted reproductive healthcare in the northern sector. TAMALE,…
Mahama Unveils Five-Year Plan to Cut Ghana’s Reliance on Imported Medicines
Government targets stronger local pharmaceutical manufacturing, lower medicine costs and improved health security ACCRA, Ghana — August 16, 2026: President John Dramani Mahama has announced a five-year strategy to significantly…
Zimbabwe Ferry Disaster: Death Toll Rises to 80 as Search Continues
HARARE, Zimbabwe — The death toll from Zimbabwe’s Lake Kariba ferry disaster has risen to 80 after authorities recovered eight more bodies on Sunday, August 16, according to the Zimbabwe…
Adeleke Wins Osun Governorship Election, Secures Second Term
By Raw Reporters News Desk | August 16, 2026 OSOGBO, Nigeria — The Independent National Electoral Commission has declared Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke winner of the 2026 governorship election,…
Why Colombia Is Closing Its Embassy in Ghana: Cost Cuts, Foreign Policy Reset and the Nigeria Pivot
Bogotá’s decision comes just months after Ghana and Colombia expanded political and maritime cooperation, but evidence points to a sweeping diplomatic restructuring—not a breakdown in relations with Accra. By Raw…
Colombia Earthquake: Death Toll Rises to 164 as Rescuers Search for Survivors After Powerful 7.4-Magnitude Quake
Western Colombia reels from its strongest earthquake of the century as Cali, Pereira and Chocó record heavy casualties, widespread building damage and continuing rescue operations By Raw Reporters News Desk…
Russia Eyes Deeper Ghana Partnership in Trade, Nuclear Energy, AI and Education
Ambassador Andrei Ordash says Moscow wants Ghana to serve as a strategic West African partner, with new cooperation proposed in investment, technology, agriculture, mining and human-capital development. By Raw Reporters…