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President John Dramani Mahama has arrived in South Korea for a series of official engagements, according to a statement from the presidency. The statement said the Ghanaian leader, during the four-day working visit, will hold bilateral talks with President Lee Jae-myung and meet with the Speaker of the National Assembly, Woo Won-shik. Mahama is also expected to attend a ship-naming ceremony at the HD Hyundai Heavy Industries shipyard in Ulsan and deliver remarks at a conferment ceremony at Yonsei University. Further engagements will include interactions with Ghanaians living, studying, and working in South Korea, as well as a dinner meeting…

Lawmakers in The Gambia are calling for the full implementation of recommendations made by a Special Select Committee investigating the assets of former President Yahya Jammeh. The call was made on Tuesday during debate on the committee’s report on the sale and disposal of assets linked to Jammeh. The report presents a comprehensive account of the work carried out by the Special Select Committee, detailing its activities, findings, and recommendations on the legality, transparency, and administrative procedures surrounding the disposal of assets identified by the Janneh Commission and later forfeited to the state. According to the report, the committee relied…

Liberia’s First Judicial Circuit, Criminal Assizes Court “C” for Montserrado County has scheduled the trial of former Finance Minister Samuel D. Tweh and four other former senior government officials in a high-profile economic sabotage case that has drawn widespread public attention. According to a Notice of Assignment issued by the court, the case has been placed on the trial docket of Ousman F. Feika, the assigned Circuit Judge of Criminal Court “C.” Proceedings are set to begin on March 12, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. at the Temple of Justice in Monrovia. The other officials scheduled to stand trial alongside Tweh…

Speaker of National Assembly of the Gambia, Hon. Fabakary Tombong Jatta, has described the establishment of a Special Select Committee to investigate the assets of former President Yahya Jammeh as a significant milestone for transparency and accountability. He made the remarks on Tuesday at the National Assembly as the report of the Committee on the Inquiry into the assets was about to be presented to lawmakers for scrutiny, consideration, and adoption. “This moment represents an important milestone in the exercise of the National Assembly’s constitutional mandate of oversight and accountability,” he said. He added that the establishment of the Special…

According to the World Health Organization, about 1.25 million people die annually from road traffic crashes, making road traffic injuries the leading cause of death among those aged 15-29. In Africa, this amounts to an estimated 225,000 people. On major highways, death does not always occur at the moment of impact. In these crucial moments, survival often depends not on the severity of injuries but on delays -or the complete absence – of emergency medical care. Too often, the injured are assisted out of wreckages by bystanders who naturally assume the position of first responders. Some survive the initial crash…

The African Union has expressed concern over escalating tensions in the Persian Gulf, warning that attacks on critical infrastructure could disrupt global trade routes, energy markets and African economies. In a statement issued on Monday from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, said the commission was closely monitoring developments in the Gulf region. “The AUC Chairperson expresses deep concern over recent attacks on critical infrastructure, including energy and transport facilities, which have further heightened tensions and are threatening regional and global economic stability,” the statement said. Youssouf warned that disruptions in the Gulf…

The United States Embassy in Nigeria has issued a security alert warning of a possible terrorist threat targeting U.S. government facilities and American-affiliated schools in the country. In a notice posted on its website on Monday, the embassy urged American citizens to exercise increased vigilance when visiting the U.S. Embassy in Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, the consulate in Lagos and schools affiliated with the United States. The embassy advised U.S. nationals to vary their travel routes and schedules, avoid predictable routines and ensure their mobile phones remain charged in case of emergencies. Although the mission did not disclose the source of…

The Government of Liberia has strongly condemned a missile attack on a Liberian-flagged vessel in waters near Saudi Arabia. The attack reportedly injured one crew member and caused the ship to sink. Permanent Representative to the International Maritime Organization (IMO), Robert Moncio Kpadeh, raised the issue during a special meeting of the maritime body on Monday. Speaking at the meeting, Kpadeh said Liberia had already informed the IMO about the attack earlier in the session. He added that such actions go against the principle of freedom of navigation under international law. “Liberia joins other member states in condemning all attacks…

President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has defended the government’s position amid an ongoing land dispute surrounding the 72nd Barracks as tensions mount in several parts of Liberia. Addressing the issue, the president said: “It is the army’s place; God is not making new land. That place is for the army and the army is going to take it back,” the president said. Government officials have also stressed that reclaiming state land is necessary to protect national assets while ensuring the Armed Forces of Liberia have adequate facilities for soldiers and recruits. Meanwhile, Montserrado County Senator Darius Dillon has raised concerns about…

The Nigerian government and Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), also known as Doctors Without Borders, have announced plans to renew their Federal Cooperation Agreement to enhance collaboration and ensure uninterrupted humanitarian operations. Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Abubakar Bagudu, speaking on Monday, highlighted uneven health services and wide regional gaps, especially in the North, as major barriers slowing programme uptake. He reiterated the government’s commitment to better coordination, stronger health systems, economic growth, agricultural support and sustainable local structures to reduce dependence on external aid. MSF Country Director Pitchou Kayembe praised field teams working under challenging conditions and reaffirmed the…