Uruguay’s José Mujica, world’s ‘poorest president’, dies

Former Uruguayan President José Mujica, known as “Pepe”, has died at the age of 89. The ex-guerrilla who governed Uruguay from 2010 to 2015 was known as the world’s “poorest president” because of his modest lifestyle. Current President Yamandú Orsi announced his predecessor’s death on X, writing: “thank you for everything you gave us and for your deep love for your people.” The politician’s cause of death is not […]

‘No more protection from the bench’ – Fifi Kwetey says NPP in fear after CJ’s suspension

The General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, says the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) is in panic mode because their last line of legal protection is crumbling. Speaking on JoyNews’ PM Express on Tuesday, May 13, he accused the NPP of fearing the wheels of justice now that Chief Justice Gertrude […]

President Mahama calls for unity to tackle Africa’s debt crisis

President John Mahama has called for a united Africa to enable the continent to address its escalating debt crisis, adding that unsustainable borrowing risks undermining development gains and sovereignty. Delivering a keynote speech at the African Union (AU) High-Level Conference on Debt in Lomé, Togo, yesterday, the President described Africa’s debt burden as a “paradox […]

EU, Member States inject over €800m into Ghana’s infrastructure development

The European Union (EU) and its member states, under the Global Gateway initiative, have committed more than €800 million, approximately GH¢13 billion, to major infrastructure projects across Ghana’s energy, health, and transport sectors, the EU Ambassador to Ghana, Mr. Irchad Razaaly, has announced. The investment includes €55 million to support local vaccine production, €62 million […]

‘Prices will only fall if gains are sustained’ – GUTA boss defends market response

The president of the Ghana Union of Traders’ Associations (GUTA) says the reason prices of goods remain high despite the cedi’s recent gains is that the traders don’t trust that the gains will last. Dr. Joseph Obeng, speaking on JoyNews’ PM Express on Monday, May 12, said traders have been cautious because of what they’ve experienced in […]

Hearts warn supporters against unruly conduct

Accra Hearts of Oak have issued a stern warning to their supporters, urging them to follow proper procedures in addressing concerns about the club’s management, rather than resorting to unlawful actions and intimidation. This comes in the wake of a recent incident in which a group of agitated supporters stormed the club’s office complex, attempting […]