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Ghana:Phased Power Restoration Begins at Akosombo Dam After Substation Fire

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  • Friday, 24 Apr, 2026

Engineers have begun a phased effort to restore power generation at the Akosombo Hydroelectric Dam following a fire that damaged part of the facility’s…

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US Targets Iran-Linked Cryptocurrency Networks with Fresh Sanctions

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  • Saturday, 25 Apr, 2026

The United States Department of the Treasury has announced a new round of sanctions aimed at financial networks associated with Iran, including several…

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EU Faces Growing Criticism Over Double Standards on Israel and Sanctions

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  • Thursday, 23 Apr, 2026

A recent statement by the European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has reignited criticism over what many perceive as inconsistent application…

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South Africa Orders Immediate Crackdown on Xenophobic Violence

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  • Friday, 24 Apr, 2026

South Africa’s Ministry of Police has strongly denounced recent xenophobic attacks targeting Ghanaian nationals and other foreign residents, warning…

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Benin’s Constitutional Court Confirms Wadagni’s Presidential Victory

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  • Friday, 24 Apr, 2026

Benin has officially validated the election of Romuald Wadagni as president, confirming final results announced on Thursday. The ruling upholds earlier…

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Israeli Minister Signals Readiness for Strike on Iran Pending US Approval

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  • Friday, 24 Apr, 2026

Israel’s Defence Minister, Yisrael Katz, has warned that the country’s military is prepared to launch a major operation against Iran, but is awaiting…

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French Foreign Minister Begins 48-Hour Official Visit to Togo

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  • Friday, 24 Apr, 2026

France’s Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Jean-Noël Barrot, arrived in Togo on Thursday evening for a two-day working visit, according to…

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When Journalists Become Targets: The Erosion of Truth in Lebanon’s Ceasefire

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  • Friday, 24 Apr, 2026

The killing of Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil in southern Lebanon highlights a disturbing and increasingly visible pattern: those tasked with documenting…

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