Capital city of Ghana, coastal hub and political heart
A three-day conference in Accra has produced a global 18-point framework for reparatory justice, building on a UN resolution that recognises the transatlantic slave trade as a grave crime against humanity. The document calls for international cooperation, debt relief, return of cultural property, and panels to guide future action. World leaders and regional groups aim to move from recognition to implementation and concrete measures.
Multiple sub-counties in Namisindwa District face widespread ground cracks and landslides as heavy rainfall persists. Local leaders warn of evacuations and urge government relief and long-term mitigation, with a focus on protecting vulnerable communities.
Kenya has withdrawn its tariff review application, with government saying the move protects households and businesses from cost escalation while safeguarding growth, jobs and industrial competitiveness. The Energy and Petroleum Ministry confirms that tariff decisions will follow the Energy Act 2019 processes, including EPRA evaluations and public participation; current tariffs remain in force.
The United States has announced that it is consolidating visa processing across Africa from nearly 50 embassies and consulates to 20 regional hubs. Kampala remains a full-service hub, while other posts are being shut or pared back. The changes are expected to begin in June and are driven by security, efficiency and staffing considerations, with applicants in affected countries needing to travel to designated hubs for interviews.
Ghana has distributed fertiliser under the Feed Ghana Programme, with 40,000 inorganic and 8,000 organic bags reaching farmers across 276 constituencies. The government says distribution is nearing completion and includes drones to aid precision agriculture. This follows earlier funding delays that left farmers short of subsidised fertilisers.