insert_link Local AU Commissioner urges investment in women and youth for Africa’s future Commissioner for Health, Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development at the African Union Commission (AUC), Ama Twum-Amoah, has said Africa’s economic future depends on how well the continent empowers its women and young people.Source: www.myjoyonline.comRead full article todayFebruary 4, 2026
insert_link Local Agricultural economist suggests government pays cocoa farmers with gold proceeds Head of the Department of Agricultural Economics at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Professor Robert Aidoo, has urged the government to urgently devise a strategy to settle outstanding payments owed cocoa farmers by the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD).Source: www.myjoyonline.comRead full article todayFebruary 4, 2026
insert_link Local Renaming KIA: You can’t hate coup d’état and love Kotoka In many Ghanaian traditions, children are named after ancestors, events, virtues, or aspirations. A name is a blessing, a memory, a legacy. We don’t give a child a name that honours someone dishonourable — that could bring confusion or bad omen into the family. Public monuments should follow the same logic. If we wouldn’t name a child after someone whose actions we regret, then why name a national asset after […] todayFebruary 4, 2026
International ‘More than 170’ killed in suspected Islamist attack in Nigeria At least 170 people have been killed by a mob of gunmen in Nigeria, a local lawmaker has told the Reuters news agency.Source: feeds.skynews.comRead full article todayFebruary 4, 2026
insert_link International Former Prince Andrew Moves Out of Royal Home Amid Fresh Epstein Revelations Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was stripped of his titles last year and told to give up his grand residence because of growing concern over his links to Jeffrey Epstein.Source: rss.nytimes.comRead full article todayFebruary 4, 2026
International Cyber-attack and yacht insurer agrees £8bn deal in latest UK stock market exit Beazley, which also covers fine art, agrees to takeover by larger rival Zurich at 60% premiumA British company specialising in insuring against cyber-attacks that also covers fine art and luxury yachts has agreed to be taken over in an £8bn deal, in the latest loss to the London stock market.Beazley said on Wednesday it had agreed the deal with its larger rival Zurich, after the Switzerland-listed company raised its bid […] todayFebruary 4, 2026
International Chinese carmaker Chery to launch fourth brand in UK State-owned company will sell under the Lepas brand, continuing its rapid expansion in the British marketBusiness live – latest updatesThe Chinese carmaker Chery is launching a fourth brand in the UK, continuing a push into the British market where it has rapidly become a major player.The state-owned company said on Wednesday that it would sell cars under the Lepas brand, which is developing battery and hybrid SUVs aimed at younger […] todayFebruary 4, 2026
International Rayner leads Labour MP calls to back Tory demand for independent ruling on release of Mandelson files – UK politics live Former deputy PM says allowing intelligence and security committee to rule on redactions would help ‘keep public confidence in the process’Newly released Jeffrey Epstein files: 10 key takeawaysPMQs is starting soon. Here is the list of MPs down to ask a question.The Reform UK MP Lee Anderson has dismissed claims that his party’s plan to support the pub industry would cost far more than the £3bn it claims.To be honest […] todayFebruary 4, 2026
International Ukraine-Russia talks under way in Abu Dhabi in wake of ‘massive’ strikes on Kyiv – as it happened This blog is now closed, you can read more on this story hereThe Kremlin has reacted to comments made by French president Emmanuel Macron that he was looking to resume contact with Putin on the war in Ukraine.According to Reuters news agency, the Kremlin confirmed ongoing technical discussions between Russia and France, but provided no further details or indicated any dialogue between Putin and Macron.At night, the enemy carried out […] todayFebruary 4, 2026
insert_link International Santander offers 98% mortgage for first-time buyers – with strict rules todayFebruary 3, 2026 6