Five centuries ago, Martin Luther reformed the Christian church to prevent the marketing of religion. But in Africa, the debate over blending God and money is a very timely one.

The law currently offers new mothers just three months maternity leave. But local health organizations are beginning to highlight the benefits of more time off, despite protests from employers.

A counter-extremist civil society group in Ghana has helped prevent more than 20 young people from joining the so-called Islamic State. Online recruiters often target vulnerable students who face poor job prospects.

Ghana and Nigeria are the first countries to respond to reports of European companies exploiting weak fuel standards in Africa. Stricter limits on the sulfur content of diesel will come into force on July 1.

Programs beginning next year in Ghana, Malawi and Kenya will test the vaccine's effectiveness in children. The trial was announced ahead of World Malaria Day (25.04.2017).

The German government has unveiled a plan to help Ghana deal with electronic waste at Agbogboloshi, a major dumping site outside of the capital Accra. The project aims to protect both workers and the environment.

At least 18 people - mostly students- have died after a large tree fell into a pool at Ghana's Kintampo Waterfall. The unusual accident occurred right after a rainstorm in the region.

As Ghana gears to celebrate its 60th independence anniversary, the memory of its founding father Kwame Nkrumah is back in the public limelight. But his legacy in Ghana and across Africa leaves much to be desired.

Germany's asylum laws were revamped one year ago in order to both cut down processing times for asylum applications and tighten qualifications. What have the new laws achieved? Wartende Flüchtlinge (Getty Images/AFP/C. Stache). Hundreds of ...

Russia has released an opposition activist after a court quashed his sentence. Ildar Dadin had been declared a prisoner of conscience by Amnesty International and complained of torture and other abuse behind bars. Ildar Dadin Russland (picture ...

Mexico's human rights chief said the plan to deport non-Mexicans to Mexico was "hostile" and "unacceptable." Top White House representatives are in Mexico to walk the country through new laws. US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson arrives in Mexico City ...

Valentine card sellers are gradually going out of business as more and more Ghanaians adopt smart phones and social media as their means of sending messages of affection.

More and more African sports lovers are turning to sports betting as the multi-billion dollar industry continues to grow. Officials in Ghana have expressed concerns over how youth are getting addicted.

In Ghana officials have imposed a ban on fishing to maintain the sustainability of fish stock. Trawlers and traders say the ban is hurting them.

Gambia's political crisis was center stage at a summit as over 30 African heads of state and the French president met in Bamako, Mali. The clock is ticking down on Gambia's incumbent president, Jammeh. Gambia Adama Barrow gewählter Präsident ...

Gambia's political crisis was center stage at a summit as over 30 African heads of state and the French president met in Bamako, Mali. The clock is ticking down on Gambia's incumbent president, Jammeh. Gambia Adama Barrow gewählter Präsident ...

Ghana is swimming in plastic waste. Should the government introduce a plastic ban? In a guest commentary by climate advocate Joshua Amponsem, Ghanaian activists talk about the future of plastic in the country.

Nana Akufo-Addo has been sworn in as Ghana\'s new president at a ceremony in the capital, Accra. The 72-year-old won last month\'s elections, promising to stamp out corruption and boost economic growth.

Ponzi schemes are becoming a big worry for Ghana\'s financial sector. Ghanaians are on high alert after a Russian-backed Ponzi scheme which was banned in Nigeria is emerging in their country promising huge profits.

Many people in Ghana have lost money by investing in a Russian-backed Ponzi scheme which promises huge profits. The scheme, the Mavrodi Mondial Movement or MMM, was introduced in Ghana after it was banned in Nigeria.