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Friday, September 4, 2026

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September 4, 2026

Police nab two suspects, recover 147 parcels of hemp, other illicit drugs in Ghana

The command the suspects were arrested at different locations.

Mary Awuni, Maxwell Akukah and the drugs
September 4, 2026

South African arrested with drugs at airport en route to China

The man was arrested while attempting to travel to Hong Kong with suspected cocaine concealed in his luggage.

Cocaine in luggage
September 4, 2026

Ghana walks back restriction on air travellers to carry only two phones

The Ghana Revenue Authority has clarified that air travellers bringing more than two mobile phones into the West African country will not automatically be subject to customs duty.

September 4, 2026

WAHO director-general visits ECOWAS centre

Mr Pitche reviewed the RCSDC’s activities, including recent achievements, operational challenges and prospects for strengthening disease surveillance.

September 4, 2026

Nigeria must lead Africa in digital finance, says Gov Sanwo-Olu’s aide

Ganiyu Oseni, aide to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has urged Nigeria to lead Africa in digital finance, tokenised assets and cross-border financial settlement.

Digital finance
September 3, 2026

Ruto orders crackdown on Nigerians, other foreigners operating small businesses in Kenya

“From next week, all (foreign) traders doing those small businesses should close them,” Mr Ruto said.

Kenya and William Ruto.
September 3, 2026

Air travellers to Ghana permitted to hold only two phones, say customs

The commissioner noted that some travellers were fond of bringing multiple phones into the West African country.

Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA)
September 3, 2026

Nigerian writer Akinwande Jordan makes 2026 Caine Prize shortlist

Chairman of judges, Bola Mosuro, congratulated the writers who made it to the shortlist.

Akinwande Jordan
September 3, 2026

Ebola outbreak in DR Congo still serious, warns Africa CDC

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) said the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo remains extremely serious.

Africa CDC building
September 3, 2026

WHO warns Ebola outbreak in DRC spreading rapidly

WHO says the Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo has surpassed 6,000 reported cases and 3,000 deaths, warning that the outbreak is spreading rapidly.

Ebola victims