Ghana’s Parliament has passed amendments meant to tighten how the Bank of Ghana can finance government, as officials move to curb monetary financing and strengthen central bank safeguards. Parliament’s Communications Directorate said lawmakers approved the Bank of Ghana (Amendment) Bill,…
Ghana’s former finance minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, has been detained in the United States by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) over his immigration status. His legal team says he is cooperating as they work to resolve the matter. What happened on…
Uganda ordered a temporary internet shutdown and deployed soldiers across Kampala two days before the presidential election scheduled for January 15, 2026, intensifying concerns over civic space and election transparency. Authorities said the blackout would curb misinformation, fraud and incitement;…
