A political heir holds real power without facing voters this election. The president's son serves as top military commander, seen as the inevitable successor to his father's long rule. He stepped aside for the current leader's renewed term bid but remains the regime's key enforcer. Critics argue his paused political campaign waits only for his father's final departure.
Many citizens accept the likely shift toward hereditary rule despite past official denials. The commander openly expects to assume the presidency, declaring this outcome on social media. His rapid military ascent placed loyal allies across security services, consolidating unprecedented influence. One analyst stated that any future change depends on military leadership...
A gold swap scheme meant to stabilize fuel prices dumped billions in losses. The central bank chief admitted the Gold for Oil program lost about 1.8 billion cedis last year. Persistent financial and operational troubles forced its suspension months later. He revealed these figures during a parliamentary committee hearing focused on public accounts.
The separate Gold for Reserves initiative performed even worse, recording higher losses. That program reportedly lost about 3.8 billion cedis in the same period, following over a billion cedis in losses the previous year. Officials have not suspended this reserve building scheme but aim to improve its efficiency. External audits are now reviewing both programs to pinpoint weaknesses and...
A political figure says the former leader's legacy deserves to be erased from the records. Bernard Mornah, a leading PNC member, criticized ex president Nana Akufo-Addo for a poor performance in office. He argued the former leader should not be celebrated in the nation's official history. Mornah claimed the administration left a legacy requiring serious reflection from the opposition NPP.
He stated that any public document mentioning Akufo-Addo's presidential title should be covered over. Mornah urged the opposition party to fully own its governance record to regain trust. He blamed the electoral body for enabling the former president's disputed election victory. That contest ultimately faced a legal challenge in the highest court...
A preacher clapped back at expensive weddings for burying marriages in debt. Archbishop Nicholas Duncan Williams called out couples for starting their unions under financial strain. He warned that post-wedding debt collectors ruin the peace of a new marriage. He argued that many confuse the wedding event with the actual marital life.
He stressed that love alone cannot handle bills or provide necessities. The Archbishop advocated for a major mindset shift toward simple church ceremonies. He proposed that multiple couples exchange rings during a regular Sunday service without receptions. This approach would eliminate bridal trains, best men, and large parties.
He questioned the logic of lavish weddings without basic financial stability...
A fresh poll shows the race tightening dramatically, with one key rival closing in. Jamaat e Islami has narrowed its gap with the BNP to just over one percent, according to the survey. The figures give BNP a thirty-four point seven percent voter base against Jamaat's thirty-three point six. Several other parties trail significantly behind these two main contenders.
The survey collected responses from thousands of voters across every district. It was conducted by a consortium including Projection BD and the International Institute of Law and Diplomacy. A substantial block of undecided voters remains, potentially decisive for the final outcome. Many expressed distrust toward all political parties, while others declined to answer...
The opposition leader called for unity while warning against old political grudges. Tarique Rahman stated the country must progress through stronger democracy and accountability, not slide back into division. He addressed media editors at a hotel meeting, marking his first formal press engagement as party chairman. Rahman argued there is no justification for returning to a previous political situation defined by vengeance.
He emphasized that differing opinions should not fracture national unity. If elected, his party aims to steer the nation toward inclusivity and institutional accountability. Reflecting on personal and national history, he described stark lessons from past events, urging all sides to learn from them. He cautioned...
Australia just cranked up visa checks for students from four specific countries. The government shifted India, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Bhutan into its highest risk category for international applicants. Officials cited concerns about integrity issues as the reason for the unexpected change. A former immigration deputy secretary called the move highly unusual outside the normal review cycle.
A government spokesman confirmed the adjustment to the Evidence Levels for these South Asian nations. The stated goal is to manage emerging problems while still allowing genuine students to study there. The shift followed a ministerial visit to the region by the assistant education minister.
Under the student visa framework, a higher Evidence Level...
A legal scholar claims the country finally told a powerful neighbor to back off. Asif Nazrul argued that past aggressive influence from India previously muted national discourse, but now an independent voice exists. He made these comments during a policy talk in Dhaka organized by the Centre for Governance Studies. Nazrul defended the current administration against what he called excessive criticism while outlining several reforms.
He pointed to judicial changes giving the higher courts control over appointments and budgets. He called this a historic reform for the nation, noting such institutional shifts require time to solidify the rule of law. A commission investigating forced disappearances performed well, according to him, leading...
Zagreb is getting a massive electric bus charging hub. Koncar scored the contract to build it, a deal worth over seven and a half million euros without tax. This facility will eventually power up to 124 buses around the clock, marking a huge step for the city's green transit goals. The price came in way under the original estimates that allocated more than twenty-one million.
The whole project will be handled by Koncar alongside partners like its division Koncar Digital and a German firm called TSG. Money comes from a national recovery plan through the Economy Ministry. Once finished at the Podsused site, this terminal will be the biggest of its kind nationwide. Construction must not interrupt existing bus services there.
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