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US threatens visa restrictions on Ghana

June 21, 2018 9:00 pm Add a Comment

The Unites States (US) says it may be forced to implement visa restrictions on Ghana, in accordance with US Law, if Ghana failed to comply with international obligations regarding the issuance of travel documents to Ghanaians on deportation orders in … Read more →

2026 World Cup: US, Canada & Mexico bid ‘would create £8bn profit for Fifa’

May 8, 2018 11:08 am Add a Comment

A joint bid by the US, Canada and Mexico to host the 2026 World Cup would create an $11bn (£8.1bn) profit for world governing body Fifa, the organisers say. A North American World Cup is projected to create $14bn (£10.3bn) … Read more →

US vetoes resolution on Trump’s Jerusalem decision

December 19, 2017 8:36 am Add a Comment

The United States has vetoed a UN Security Council draft resolution rejecting the recent recognition by US President Donald Trump of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, and his plans to move the American embassy to the city. The US veto on … Read more →

US expands travel ban to include N. Korea, Venezuela and Chad

September 25, 2017 6:25 am Add a Comment

The United States has expanded its controversial travel ban to include people from North Korea, Venezuela and Chad. The White House said the restrictions follow a review of information sharing by foreign governments. Donald Trump issued a presidential proclamation late … Read more →

Tamale MCE to meet Facebook Founder Mark Zuckerberg in US

July 14, 2017 9:35 am Add a Comment

THE Metropolitan Chief Executive (MCE) of Tamale, Iddrisu Musah Superior, has arrived in Washing D. C, United States for an investment tour. His decision to tour the United States was preceded by a similar one he undertook in Ghana where … Read more →

Trump warns North Korea – US ‘patience is over’

July 1, 2017 9:53 am Add a Comment

US President Donald Trump says that years of “strategic patience” with North Korea have failed and it is now time for a “determined response”. “Together we are facing the threat of the reckless and brutal regime,” Mr Trump said at … Read more →

US to ban laptops and tablets on flights from 8 countries

March 21, 2017 10:46 am Add a Comment

The US is banning electronic devices from cabin baggage on flights from eight mainly Middle Eastern and North African countries. A US government source told the BBC that the measure would affect nine airlines operating out of 10 airports. US … Read more →

US warns citizens over poll violence in Ghana

November 28, 2016 6:32 am Add a Comment

The United States (US) Embassy in Accra has warned US citizens domiciled in Ghana to be cautious of their movements around the country as the December 7 presidential and parliamentary elections draw nearer. A statement issued by the embassy on … Read more →

US gives $10m to support Ghana’s agric sector

June 29, 2016 9:14 am Add a Comment

The United States is investing $10 million in Ghana to help the country meet international standards and guidelines for its agricultural produce. The project is aimed at strengthening sanitary and phytosanitary compliance with agricultural produce in Ghana. The initiative is … Read more →

US supports Ghana with grant for 100MW solar power

May 24, 2016 1:23 pm Add a Comment

The United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) has signed a $704,815 grant with Home Energy Africa Limited for the development of a photovoltaic (solar) power generation project in the country. The project, to be situated in the village of … Read more →