Nigerian defense technology startup Terra Industries has closed a $52 million seed round, including an additional $18 million in new funding, to develop autonomous warfare systems and security infrastructure for emerging markets. The company is opening its first office outside Africa in London while maintaining manufacturing operations in Ghana and Nigeria.
Two Ghanaian nationals have petitioned the International Criminal Court to open a preliminary investigation into attacks against foreign nationals in South Africa that they allege could constitute crimes against humanity. Separately, Nigeria's House of Representatives ordered an investigation into losses, damages, and casualties suffered by Nigerians, while Ghana and Nigeria called for the issue to be placed on the agenda of the next African Union Summit.
Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey will miss his nation's first World Cup game against Panama in Toronto after Canada refused his visa application. The former Arsenal player faces seven counts of rape and one count of sexual assault, to which he has pleaded not guilty.
Ghanaian President John Mahama launched the Accra Reset report in New York, a blueprint aimed at empowering Global South countries to end dependence on health aid. The plan includes potentially closing some global health institutions amid disruptions in traditional governance architecture and financial flows affecting low and middle-income countries.
Berekum Chelsea player Dominic Frimpong died when armed robbers attacked the Ghana Premier League team's bus as they traveled home from a fixture. Officials said masked men wielding guns and assault rifles opened fire on the vehicle.
Benin voters cast ballots for the country's next president Sunday, with current Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni expected to win handily over sole opposition candidate Paul Hounkpè as President Patrice Talon steps down after two terms.
An Indonesian peacekeeper serving with UNIFIL was killed in artillery fire in southern Lebanon, as Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu ordered the military to expand operations in the region. The death marks a significant escalation in Israel's ground campaign.
The UN General Assembly passed a landmark resolution declaring the transatlantic African slave trade the 'gravest crime against humanity' and calling for reparations, despite opposition from the United States and some European countries. The resolution calls for an apology and contributions to a reparations fund without specifying amounts.
