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Ghana’s abrupt decision to shut down its embassy in Washington, D.C., has left dozens of citizens stranded, many of whom traveled from across the U.S. to pick up passports and visas.

Ndiho Media spoke to frustrated applicants gathered outside the embassy, which was locked. “I flew in from Michigan, only to find the place shut down with no explanation,” said Derrick. “There was no email, no alert — just locked doors.”

Gift, who traveled from Atlanta, was equally disheartened. “I had an appointment to renew my passport. I’m taking my adopted parents to Ghana for the first time, and now everything’s up in the air.”
Others came from New York, Georgia, and California — all reporting no prior notice from embassy staff.
The closure follows a damning audit ordered by Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, revealing a fraudulent visa scheme run by a local IT staffer. For at least five years, a local staffer and his collaborators allegedly directed applicants to a private company, where they charged unauthorized fees and pocketed the money.
In response, Ablakwa dismissed staffers, recalled all foreign ministry staff, suspended local hires, dissolved the IT department, and invited the Auditor-General to conduct a forensic audit. The embassy will remain closed temporarily for a complete systems overhaul.
President Mahama’s administration has pledged zero tolerance for corruption, but for stranded travelers, the damage is done. “We support the clean-up,” said Derrick, “but this could’ve been handled way better.”

By Ndiho Media

Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire—Exciting developments emerged earlier this month at the AmCham Business Summit, where U.S. tech firm Cybastion and its American partners unveiled over $500 million in new agreements across Africa. The move was recognized by the U.S. Embassy as part of a larger initiative to enhance trade and innovation on the continent.

These agreements encompass a range of sectors, including digital infrastructure, cybersecurity, and workforce development. Notable projects include establishing national data centers in Benin and Côte d’Ivoire and launching Safe Cities and cyber command centers in Gabon, Guinea, and Burkina Faso.

Cybastion’s CEO, Dr. Thierry Wandji, emphasized the mission: “Our goal is to create secure, inclusive, and sovereign digital ecosystems” in collaboration with African governments.

In addition to technology initiatives, Yaatra Ventures also signed a significant Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to co-develop a 200,000 bpd refinery with a local partner in Côte d’Ivoire. This project is expected to generate jobs and enhance the regional energy supply.

By Ndiho Media

Former DR Congo President Joseph Kabila has resurfaced with a scathing attack on President Félix Tshisekedi’s government just days after losing his immunity from prosecution.

In a 45-minute YouTube speech — now deleted but widely reshared — Kabila labeled the current regime a “dictatorship” and accused it of weaponizing the justice system for political revenge. Authorities are preparing treason and war crimes charges against him, alleging ties to the Rwandan-backed M23 rebels occupying parts of eastern Congo.

Kabila, who ruled from 2001 to 2019, said he broke his silence out of concern for national unity and warned that Congo’s democracy is declining. He outlined a 12-point peace plan and denied recent claims that he secretly traveled to Goma.

The government responded by banning his PPRD party and freezing his assets, which Kabila says reflects growing authoritarianism.

He condemned the rise of armed militias, corruption, economic mismanagement, and the presence of foreign troops, calling for their withdrawal.

Once allies, Kabila and Tshisekedi split in 2020. The political temperature is rising, and the stakes for Congo’s future couldn’t be higher.

For more analysis, Ndiho Media spoke to Zihindula Mulegwa, one of Kabila’s attorneys and former spokesman.

n a significant meeting at the White House, President Donald Trump and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa discussed land reform and the safety of white farmers in South Africa, shortly after 49 white South Africans were granted refugee status in the U.S. Afrikaner activist Ernst Roets supported the dialogue, highlighting the ongoing challenges faced by South Africa.

Reactions in South Africa were mixed; some citizens praised the conversation as addressing pressing issues, while others warned it oversimplified complex national matters. Critics pointed out high crime rates and unemployment, which disproportionately affect Black communities.

President Ramaphosa defended his government’s land reform approach, emphasizing its alignment with the Constitution. He also stressed the importance of strong trade relations with the U.S., especially with a potential 30% tariff on South African exports looming.

As a gesture of diplomacy, Ramaphosa gifted Trump a coffee table book on South Africa’s golf courses and brought two local legends to charm the U.S. leader. Political analyst Ricky Mukonza remarked that crime affects all races in South Africa, which faces a 32% unemployment rate, particularly impacting Black citizens. The complexities of these issues should not be overlooked.

The South African delegation included prominent figures like John Steenhuisen, who recognized security concerns but downplayed fears of a mass exodus, stating, “The majority of our farmers want to stay and make it work.” Trump also referenced the controversial “Shoot the Boer” chant, noting its classification by South African courts as a symbolic political expression rather than a literal threat.

For analysis, Ndiho Media spoke to Ricky Mukonza, a political analyst and professor at Tshwane University of Technology.

By Ndiho Media

Uganda’s Parliament has passed a controversial bill giving military courts the power to try civilians, openly defying a Supreme Court ruling that banned the practice just months ago.

Opposition lawmakers and legal experts say the move violates Article 92 of the Constitution and undermines judicial independence. The law allows civilians to be court-martialed if their alleged offenses are linked to military operations and requires military judges to be legally trained. But rights groups say it’s another tool to silence dissent as the 2026 elections approach.

President Museveni, in power since 1986, is expected to sign the bill into law. His son, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has also backed it, raising alarms about the creeping militarization of justice.

I spoke with Dr. Sarah Bireete, a Ugandan lawyer and Executive Director of the Center for Constitutional Governance, for more analysis.

“The bill is a danger to everyone who opposes President Yoweri Museveni, an authoritarian leader who has held power in the East African country since 1986,” she said.

Speaking to Ndiho Media, Dr. Bireete added, “The legislation is an attempt to unconstitutionally grant judicial powers reserved for superior courts to subordinate military courts that have specialized jurisdiction to handle only military disciplinary offenses.”

By Ndiho Media

It’s been five months since President John Dramani Mahama returned to power, and already, his administration is making waves. One of the first high-profile shakeups was the suspension of Ghana’s Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo.

The move triggered a constitutional process under Article 146 based on petitions filed by three individuals. The president forwarded the petitions to the Council of State, requested a preliminary response from the Chief Justice, and, after establishing a prima facie case, formed a five-member committee to investigate. The Chief Justice was then suspended, pending the outcome.

While critics call the move politically motivated, others argue it’s within the bounds of the law.

Justice Akpadie, a civic educator and a known supporter of the ruling party in Accra, defended the president’s action. “There’s nothing unconstitutional about it,” he told Ndiho Media. “This is what the law prescribes. If anything, Justice Torkornoo should consider stepping down voluntarily to preserve the dignity of the bench.”

The controversy has sparked protests under the #SaveTheJudiciary banner, with many accusing the president of overreaching. But for others like Akpadie, it’s simply a test of the system—and it is working.

The Supreme Court’s full judgment is expected this week.

By Different Perspectives

Former Gabonese president Ali Bongo has officially left the country. Alongside his wife Sylvia and son Noureddin, Bongo flew to Angola late Thursday night, ending nearly a year of post-coup uncertainty.

Their departure follows rising pressure from the African Union, which had suspended Gabon after the August 2023 military takeover. While Ali Bongo had been under house arrest, Sylvia and Noureddin faced embezzlement and money laundering charges—and were allegedly tortured in custody, a claim denied by Gabon’s transitional government.

With the family now in exile, questions swirl about the future of Gabon’s political transition—and why Angola accepted them.

Different Perspectives spoke with veteran journalist Rafael Marques, Executive Director of the Ufolo Center for Good Governance, based in Luanda. He told us:

“President Ali Bongo is welcome to Angola, but the optics don’t look good for the government to offer asylum—especially considering his image as one of the most corrupt leaders in the region.”

By Ndiho Media
A 5% remittance tax suggested by Republicans in the House is cause for alarm among immigrant families, remittance companies, and international finance professionals. The legislation, part of a more comprehensive Republican package tied to President Trump’s policies, is aimed explicitly at green card holders and temporary visa workers, not U.S. citizens.

Supporters contend that it will dissuade illegal immigration and bring added federal revenue. Opponents respond that it penalizes legal workers, many of whom remit money back to family members.

The World Bank forecasts that remittances sent back into low—and middle-income countries in 2025 will hit $685 billion, surpassing the amount they receive as foreign direct investment and aid combined. In Africa, exceeding Nigeria, Egypt topped the continent with $22.7 billion of remittances last year, most of it from Egypt’s diaspora. A significant growth in the amount of money sent back has even hit Ghana.
Well before the tax was proposed, Western Union reported a decrease in remittances from the U.S. sent to other parts of the world.

By Ndiho Media

In a stunning legal twist, a U.S. court has reduced a $ 18 million defamation award to Ghanaian journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas to just $500. The original verdict, handed down in March, found former Ghanaian MP Kennedy Agyapong guilty of defamation for calling Anas a “criminal” and linking him to the murder of journalist Ahmed Suale during a podcast recorded in New Jersey.
While a New Jersey jury sided with Anas, calling the MP’s remarks defamatory, a judge later ruled that the multi-million-dollar award was excessive and “legally unsustainable.” Anas has vowed to appeal, saying the fight was never about money but clearing his name and defending press freedom.
The case marks a rare international legal win for a journalist from Africa, even as the monetary judgment was gutted. Anas, famous for his masked identity and undercover investigations, says this is a message to African journalists: “Be resilient, even when the system fights back.”
Agyapong, for his part, welcomed the reduced payout and claims he stands for truth and integrity in public life.

By Ndiho Media

On January 24, 2025, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa signed the Expropriation Act into law. The measure allows land to be reclaimed without compensation in specific cases and aims to correct historic land dispossession rooted in colonialism and apartheid.

Shortly after, 49 white South Africans—Afrikaners—arrived in the United States under a special refugee program. The U.S. government stated that the individuals were fleeing conditions linked to racial tension and land reform in South Africa.

The move has drawn international attention and sparked renewed discussion on land rights, race, and global migration policy.

“This is not about punishing anyone,” said Dr. Maropeng Mpya, a political analyst based in Johannesburg. “It’s about restoring balance. Many Black South Africans live in overcrowded areas while large tracts of land sit unused. That’s what this reform is trying to address.”

Dr. Mpya emphasized that South Africa’s approach to land reform is part of a broader pursuit of justice. “The law doesn’t strip people of land without reason. It seeks fair use and equitable access in the public interest.”

Mpya sees a complex picture of refugee resettlement. “There are always political considerations in international policy. But we must also ask—what makes someone deserving of refuge? And how do we define that across borders?”

The South African government has reiterated that land reform will proceed according to the constitution and legal safeguards. It maintains that no group is being widely persecuted.

Still, the arrival of the Afrikaner refugees underscores how deeply land issues are tied to national identity and international perceptions.

“This goes beyond land,” Mpya noted. “It’s about dignity, belonging, and who gets to be heard on the world stage.”