Eine Familie, ein Abenteuer, Attacke

Europa und Afrika, das ist eine schwierige Beziehung, geprägt von bitteren Erfahrungen, Ängsten, Illusionen. Viele Afrikaner suchen in Europa ihr Glück, oft vergeblich. Annika und Michel Ruge fuhren mit ihrer kleinen Tochter in die Gegenrichtung –...

Ghana's Ex-President Gathers Support for 2024 Election Race

John Dramani Mahama was the president of Ghana from 2012 to 2017. He lost previous elections in 2016 and 2020 as a candidate for the current main opposition National Democratic Congress party.

Body of soccer star Christian Atsu returns to Ghana from Turkey

The body of Ghana soccer star Christian Atsu arrived in Accra, Ghana on Sunday evening after it was flown from Turkey, Ghana's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration (MFA) said.

Ghanaian soccer player Christian Atsu found dead after Turkey earthquake

The body of Ghana soccer star Christian Atsu was found under rubble on Saturday, according to his agent, almost two weeks after the earthquake that devastated Turkey and Syria.

Bondholders to Suffer More Losses Than Bilateral Creditors, Ghana Says

The problem of high external debt persists in a number of African countries. According to a 2022 report by the World Bank, more than half of all low-income countries, most of which are Africa, do not manage to pay their foreign debts. Ghana is...

'Black Mamba Kiss of Death': Zambia Criticizes Foreign Debt Interest Rates

Zambia defaulted on a $42.5 million payment on a Eurobond in November 2020, with the country's external debt-to-GDP ratio exceeding 100%. According to the African state's authorities, the total external debt amounted to $14.87 billion as of June...

All you need to know about Marburg - one of world's deadliest viruses that's now spreading in Africa

On Monday, an outbreak of Marburg disease was declared in Equatorial Guinea after nine deaths and 16 suspected cases. Neighbouring Cameroon on Tuesday also declared two suspected infections.

US AFRICOM Chief Visits Senegal, Algeria, Ghana in 2nd Trip to Africa This Year

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – US Africa Command (AFRICOM) chief Michael Langley visited Senegal, Algeria and Ghana on February 6-10 in what became his second trip to the region this year, AFRICOM said on Monday. On January 17-18, Langley visited Gabon.

Ghanaian footballer Christian Atsu found alive in Turkey earthquake rubble

International football player Christian Atsu has been found alive and is in "stable condition" at a local hospital following Monday's earthquake in southern Turkey, the Ghana Football Association and Atsu's agent said on Tuesday.

South African FM Calls on MTN Operator and Ghana to Resolve $773 Million Tax Row

Earlier this month, the South African network operator MTN Group said the Ghana Revenue Authority had issued its Ghanaian subsidiary, MTN Ghana, a bill for back taxes of around $773 million, including penalties and interest charges, after auditing...

Helicopters collide over Australian beach, passengers hurt

Two helicopters collided Monday over an Australian beach and passengers in one of the aircraft were injured

Jeep, Kirche, Schnapsflasche – so skurril können Särge sein

In Ghana werden Verstorbene nicht einfach in rechteckigen Holzkisten beerdigt. In dem westafrikanischen Land hat sich eine einzigartige Sargkultur entwickelt, die Bezug auf Eigenschaften oder den Beruf der Toten nimmt. Ob so etwas auch in...

Four men sentenced to jail for kidnapping Canadians in Ghana

Ghana's state media says that four men have each been sentenced to 10 years in prison in Ghana for kidnapping two Canadian volunteers in the West African country several years ago

CNN exposes how US and European aid benefited churches that oppose LGBTQI+ rights

A CNN As Equals investigation follows Nima Elbagir to Ghana to reveal how Western aid money has benefited religious organizations that oppose LGBTQI+ rights and see the impact this has had on members of the local LGBTQI+ community.

IMF agrees to give Ghana $3 billion debt bailout

The International Monetary Fund has agreed to give Ghana $3 billion to try to get the West African nation’s debt under control and restore financial stability

Ghana’s Currency Becomes World’s Best Performer Against US Dollar Despite Debt Crisis

In October 2022, the Bank of Ghana revealed that the West African country’s public debt was 467.4 billion cedis ($37.4 billion), of which 42% was domestic debt, with interest payments consuming between 70 and 100% of government revenues....

Viertelfinale zwischen Brasilien und Kroatien nicht im Free-TV zu sehen

Wer das Viertelfinale zwischen Brasilien gegen Kroatien sehen möchte, muss ein Abonnement abschließen. Außerdem: Spanien zieht nach dem bitteren Aus im WM-Achtelfinale Konsequenzen. Der Verband trennt sich von Nationaltrainer Luis Enrique. Alles...

Spanien trennt sich von Nationaltrainer Luis Enrique

Spanien zieht nach dem bitteren Aus im WM-Achtelfinale Konsequenzen. Der Verband trennt sich von Nationaltrainer Luis Enrique. Außerdem: Während der Endrunde ist in Katar ein weiterer Bauarbeiter ums Leben gekommen. Die Fifa bestätigt den Vorfall....

Ungesichert abgestürzt - Bauarbeiter stirbt während WM

Während der Fußball-Weltmeisterschaft ist in Katar ein weiterer Bauarbeiter ums Leben gekommen. Die Fifa bestätigt den Vorfall. Außerdem: Der deutsche Schiedsrichter wird nach Hause geschickt. Alles News und Infos im WM-Ticker.

Jubiläum gegen Australien – für wen Messi seine 1000 Spiele machte

Im Achtelfinale gegen Australien absolvierte Lionel Messi sein 1000. Spiel als Fußball-Profi. Sie verteilen sich auf vergleichsweise wenige Mannschaften. Sorge herrscht um eine andere Legende. Pelés Gesundheitszustand hat sich rapide...

Krebstherapie schlägt nicht mehr an - Sorge um Fußball-Legende Pelé

Pelé kämpft seit Jahren mit gesundheitlichen Problemen. Nun verschlechtert sich der Gesundheitszustand der brasilianischen Fußball-Legende rapide. Selbst Superstar Kylian Mbappe sendet Gebete. Alle News und Infos im WM-Ticker.