Day: July 21, 2025

Zinder: The Nigerien army announced the arrest of 21 individuals suspected of terrorism on July 13, as they traveled in five vehicles in the Zinder region in the southeast of the country. According to Ghana News Agency, a military statement broadcast on national television detailed that initial checks revealed 13 of the suspects are foreign nationals, while the remaining eight are Nigerien citizens. A thorough search of the vehicles uncovered items with potential military use. These included camouflage gear, communication equipment, surveillance devices, fuel containers, cash, and a substantial quantity of food supplies, as reported in the statement. The suspects,

Accra: Senegalese President, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, on Saturday visited several military sites recently handed over by France, in what the Senegalese presidency described as ‘a major step’ in the reconfiguration of bilateral military cooperation. According to Ghana News Agency, Faye inspected the sites of Ouakam, Bel Air and the Naval base, all now fully under Senegalese sovereignty. The visit aimed to assess the condition of infrastructure related to accommodation, logistics and operations, and evaluate their potential for future use. ‘The handover of these facilities, the result of bilateral dialogue based on mutual respect, opens a new era of strategic cooperation

Kyiv: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Saturday that Ukraine has proposed holding a new round of peace talks with Russia in the upcoming week. This initiative aims to renew diplomatic efforts to achieve a ceasefire amidst ongoing tensions. According to Ghana News Agency, Rustem Umerov, who led the Ukrainian delegation in previous negotiations held in Istanbul, extended the invitation to the Russian side to convene the meeting next week. Zelensky emphasized the urgency of accelerating the momentum of negotiations in his evening address to the nation, stating, “Everything should be done to achieve a ceasefire.” Umerov, recently appointed by

Accra: Defence Minister Dr Edward Omane Boamah has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to merit-based, transparent recruitment into the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF). Speaking during the Government’s Accountability Series at Jubilee House on Monday, Dr Omane Boamah assured that enlistment procedures would remain impartial and free from external influence. According to Ghana News Agency, Dr Omane Boamah stated emphatically that the process would not be influenced by money or political connections. ‘Ensure that you meet the criteria or qualify before you apply,’ he advised, emphasizing the importance of adhering to the established guidelines. The Minister cautioned against fraudulent recruitment practices and

Tehran: The Iranian and Russian naval forces will commence a three-day joint maritime exercise in the Caspian Sea starting Monday. Named ‘CASAREX2025,’ the drill will be hosted by the Iranian Navy’s Northern Fleet. According to Ghana News Agency, the exercise will involve vessels from both the Iranian and Russian navies. The primary aim is to improve maritime safety and security in the Caspian Sea and foster increased cooperation among the region’s littoral navies. Additionally, the Navy of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), which operates independently of the regular navy, and the Iranian police are scheduled to participate in the

Accra: Russian forces carried out a massive strike on enterprises of Ukraine’s military-industrial complex, the Russian Defense Ministry said Saturday. The attack involved high-precision air-, ground- and sea-launched weapons, as well as drones, and all designated targets were hit, the ministry said in a statement. According to Ghana News Agency, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Telegram that Russia launched more than 300 drones and over 30 cruise missiles overnight, killing one person and injuring six others in Odesa. Meanwhile, the Russian Defense Ministry said its forces shot down 71 Ukrainian drones overnight. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin reported that 13

Brussels: The European Union (EU) approved a new round of sanctions against Russia, announced by EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas. This marks the 18th set of punitive measures imposed by the EU, focusing primarily on Russian oil and gas exports. According to Ghana News Agency, the sanctions include a significant provision to lower the price cap on Russian oil sold to third countries. Initially set at 60 U.S. dollars per barrel by the G7 in 2022, the new EU cap will start at 47.6 dollars. This change is designed to undercut the market rate