Day: June 25, 2025

Kinshasa: The military of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) on Monday accused the March 23 Movement (M23) rebel group of killing at least 17 civilians in an attack in the country’s volatile eastern region. The army reported that the attack occurred on Saturday evening in the village of Munzinzi in Walungu Territory of South Kivu Province. According to Ghana News Agency, M23 fighters stormed the village around 6:30 p.m. local time, killing at least 17 civilians and setting houses ablaze. Many residents fled to nearby military positions seeking safety. The military’s statement suggested that the killings were likely

Accra: More than 136,000 people have fled escalating violence in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), since January, seeking refuge in neighboring Burundi and Uganda, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said on Monday. Uganda has received nearly 67,000 new arrivals from the eastern DRC, which now constitutes ‘one of the world’s worst humanitarian emergencies,’ while Burundi has taken in over 70,000, most of whom are women and children. Many of the new refugees are in urgent need of food, clean water, medical care, and protection, UNICEF said in a situation report released Monday, warning that transit centers

Amasaman: The Amasaman Circuit Court has fined two fish mongers, Lady Ayawah and Faustina Kattah, 100 penalty units each, equivalent to GHS1,200.00, for dishonestly receiving stolen tilapia, valued at GHS100,000.00. The two women pleaded guilty and were convicted on their own plea. Their respective lawyers pleaded for mitigation before the court handed down the fines. The court is presided over by Justice Enid Marful-Sau, a High Court Judge with additional responsibilities at the Circuit Court. According to Ghana News Agency, Felix Banini, a fisherman alleged to have stolen the fish, is currently on the run and a bench warrant has

The Hague: Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans announced a new military aid package worth 175 million euros (203 million U.S. dollars) for Ukraine on Tuesday. The package includes radar systems, unmanned vehicles, and drones, along with contracts with Ukrainian companies to manufacture drones. According to Ghana News Agency, the announcement coincided with the opening of NATO’s annual summit in The Hague. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in The Hague on Tuesday and met with Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof.

Accra: Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, Minister of Environment, Science and Technology, has announced that Ghana’s planned ban on plastics will be implemented gradually to facilitate a seamless transition to sustainable alternatives. Dr. Muhammed highlighted that an immediate ban could lead to negative repercussions, as alternatives need to be readily available. According to Ghana News Agency, Dr. Muhammed made these remarks at the Environmental Sustainability Summit organized by the Business and Financial Times in Accra. The summit, themed ‘Ending Plastic Waste in Ghana: A Sustainable Future for All,’ featured a high-level panel discussion and case studies on climate financing, green energy

Tel Aviv: A ceasefire between Israel and Iran took effect early on Tuesday, with the two countries confirming an earlier announcement by US President Donald Trump – although its durability was uncertain amid reports of new attacks. According to Ghana News Agency, Trump declared on his Truth Social platform that Israel and Iran had agreed to a complete ceasefire, specifying a phased implementation over several hours. The Iranian media confirmed the ceasefire’s commencement at 7:30 am, followed by an announcement from the office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The Israeli government stated that its objectives were met, addressing threats

Accra: Several Arab states have welcomed the ceasefire announced by US President Trump between Israel and Iran, hoping it will lead to calm in the region. Egypt welcomed the ceasefire and said on Tuesday, it will continue its diplomatic efforts with partners to consolidate the ceasefire, and support the de-escalation process, leading to a comprehensive and sustainable settlement of the crises that threaten the stability of the region. According to Ghana News Agency, Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Ministry welcomed the ceasefire and said, it values the efforts exerted to de-escalate tensions. In Amman, the Jordanian Foreign Ministry stressed the importance of