Is a Company Backed By Tech Investor Peter Thiel Helping To Build A “Charter City” in Benin?
Benin wants to create a "Dubai of West Africa" but its affliation with high profile tech investors is raising some eyebrows
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Botswana Purchased Tuberculosis Medications from a “Dubious” Company. The Drugs Were Largely Ineffective
January 26, 2026
According to information from a media company, Botswana official purchased emergency drugs which were largely "placebos"
Why Local Ghanaian License Plate Makers are Suing To Block The New Digital License Plate Initiative
January 26, 2026
Local association of license plate makers argue that the Driver and Licensing Authority did not follow proper protocal before awarding a contract to manufacture
No Laughing Matter: A Ghanaian Comedian Got Hit With A Large Tax Bill For His Show. He Claims It’s “Unfair”
January 25, 2026
OB Amponsah, a Ghanaian comedian, claims the Ghana Revenue Authority hit him with a large tax bill which he claims is unfair. A chartered
Afreximbank Cuts Ties With Fitch Ratings After Contentious Review
January 23, 2026
Fitch Ratings had recently lowered the bank's credit rating
Kwame Nkrumah Lived In Exile in Guinea After Being Ousted. Ghana Officials Want To Reclaim The Residence He Lived In
January 22, 2026
Ghana officials are currently negotiating with the Toure family to gain ownership of the property
A Former Ghanaian Parliamentary Candidate Is Facing Charges of Attempted Homicide in the US
January 20, 2026
Valentino Nii Noi Nortey is being charged for attempted homicide in the US after reportedly stabbing his wife