International First medical evacuee leaves Gaza as Rafah crossing reopens for handful of Palestinians – latest updates Only a few people will be allowed to cross in either direction dailyMore than 400 European former top diplomats and officials have urged the EU to increase pressure on Israel to end “excesses and unremitting violations of international law” over Gaza and the West Bank.The statement, due to be sent to EU leaders on Monday, calls on the bloc and its member states to take action in line with its […] todayFebruary 2, 2026 1
International Damning EU report lays bare bloc’s ‘dangerous dependence’ on critical mineral imports Auditor calls renewable energy targets ‘unrealistic’ unless ‘EU ups its game’ in mining, refining and recycling of metals such as rare earthsThe EU is struggling to free itself from dependence on China and countries in the global south for critical minerals and rare earths needed for everything from smartphones to wind turbines and military jets.A damning report by the European Court of Auditors (ECA) in Luxembourg found that the bloc’s […] todayFebruary 2, 2026 2
International Current world order ‘dead’, Draghi warns Europe, as he outlines US and China threats – as it happened Former Italian PM and ECB chief says Europe must urgently unify on defence and foreign affairsUkraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the country’s energy system remained “seriously” challenged by the impact of recent Russian strikes.More than 200 buildings are still without heating in Kyiv, as temperatures plummeted to -17 Celsius, with “crews from many regions of Ukraine … deployed for the repair work.”“Europe absolutely can defend yourself. Please stop whining. Why is […] todayFebruary 2, 2026 1
insert_link International Watch: Punxsutawney Phil emerges for Groundhog Day Legend has it that if Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow there will be six more weeks of winter, if not, spring is around the corner. Source: feeds.bbci.co.ukRead full article todayFebruary 2, 2026 1
insert_link International Assefa targets London repeat & Sawe eyes course record Reigning champions Tigst Assefa and Sebastian Sawe will target record-breaking London Marathon victories in April.Source: feeds.bbci.co.ukRead full article todayFebruary 2, 2026
Local The First Rent Commissioner: A turning point or a test of enforcement? By Dennis FRIMPONG For more than six decades after the passage of Ghana’s Rent Act, 1963 (Act 220), the country operated a rent control system without a formally appointed Rent Commissioner. During this period, rent prices rose sharply, enforcement weakened, and disputes between landlords and tenants increasingly shifted to informal negotiation, conflict, and in some […] The post The First Rent Commissioner: A turning point or a test of enforcement? […] todayFebruary 2, 2026 1
insert_link Local Court orders NAM1 to file witness statement in Menzgold case The High Court in Accra has ordered Nana Appiah Mensah, also known as NAM1, to file his witness statement by February 9, 2026, after striking out a motion seeking a stay of proceedings in the criminal case, in which he has been accused of using Menzgold Ghana Limited to engage in illegal gold trading business. The order was issued by the court presided over by Justice Ernest Owusu-Dapaa following the […] todayFebruary 2, 2026 1
insert_link Local MTN Ghana, Thrive & Shine partner to boost tech and innovation Ghana’s telecom giant MTN and Thrive &Shine, a local tech NGO, partnered to boost tech and innovation in Ghana. The two companies signed a memorandum of understanding at MTN Ghana’s Head Office in Accra on January 29, 2026. MTN Ghana’s Chief Digital Officer signed on behalf of his company, while Yvonne Eyram Dumor-Boakye Manu, Co-Founder […]Source: www.myjoyonline.comRead full article todayFebruary 2, 2026
insert_link Local Koku Anyidoho’s interesting take on Bawumia’s victory Former Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Koku Anyidoho, has drawn a striking parallel between the late former President John Evans Atta-Mills and newly elected New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, arguing that Ghana’s politics often rewards loyalty, patience and the gradual building of personal identity.Source: www.myjoyonline.comRead full article todayFebruary 2, 2026
insert_link International Santander offers 98% mortgage for first-time buyers – with strict rules todayFebruary 3, 2026 6
