NAIROBI, March 2 (Reuters) - The following company announcements, scheduled economic indicators, debt and currency market moves and political events may affect African markets on Thursday. - - - - - GLOBAL MARKETS Asian shares rose on Thursday as investors were encouraged by President Donald Trump's less combative tone in his first speech to Congress, which sent Wall Street stocks sharply higher, while growing bets on a U.S. rate hike this month buoyed the dollar.

The board of directors of Ghana Oil Company Limited (GOIL) has apologized to President Akufo-Addo for castigating his office over the purported appointment of a new CEO.

Pressure grows for Attorney General Jeff Sessions to recuse himself from investigations into the scandal. By Jessica Schulberg , Sam Stein. 2.3k. 310. WASHINGTON ? A series of bombshell revelations Wednesday night cast new light on Donald Trump's ...

The Minister of Information, Mr Mustapha Hamid, has pledged to ensure that journalism in the country is improved to the highest level.

Here's where things stand heading into Day 42 of the Trump administration: President Trump received lots of kudos from Republicans for his speech Tuesday night. Now he's trying to parlay that approval into momentum for big pieces of the GOP agenda ...

Air France has disclosed of its commitment to facilitate the swift export of fresh agricultural produce from Ghana to Europe in the short to medium term.

Former President of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama has been named as one of the keynote speakers at the African Development Conference to be held at Harvard University.

MTN in partnership with GLICO General Insurance Company has launched a Mobile Care insurance designed as a protection against accidental phone damage, screen damage, theft and loss of mobile phone.

Luis Enrique won eight titles with Barcelona and still has the chance to win three more before leaving - the Spanish league, the Copa del Rey and the Champions League. Reuters | Posted by Subhasish Dutta. [email protected]. March 2, 2017 | UPDATED ...

Paramount chief of Western Nzema Traditional Area, Awulae Annor Adjaye III, has thrown his weight behind the acting Chief Executive of Ghana Gas Company Limited whose appointment triggered protest from some chiefs in the Nzema area.

Afia Ansaa Ampene, the hostess of the defunct ‘Mmaa Nkommo’ talk show on Ghana Television, has been dragged before an Accra circuit court for fraud.

Ghana’s Agnes Abu (800m) and Sampson Laari (1 Mile) have qualified for the 2017 NCAA D1 Indoor Championships in the USA.

The chase for who becomes the next coach of the Ghana Black Stars is heating up by the second since Avram Grant’s contract expired at midnight of Tuesday, February 28, 2017.

The chase for who becomes the next coach of the Ghana Black Stars is heating up by the second since Avram Grant’s contract expired at midnight of Tuesday, February 28, 2017.

Local Christians joined others throughout the world Wednesday to mark the beginning of Lent by attending church services and having ashes spread on their foreheads. Ash Wednesday starts a period of fasting and prayer to prepare for Easter, the day ...

Local Christians joined others throughout the world Wednesday to mark the beginning of Lent by attending church services and having ashes spread on their foreheads. Ash Wednesday starts a period of fasting and prayer to prepare for Easter, the day ...

Local Christians joined others throughout the world Wednesday to mark the beginning of Lent by attending church services and having ashes spread on their foreheads. Ash Wednesday starts a period of fasting and prayer to prepare for Easter, the day ...

Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh has been selected alongside some top personalities to speak at the International Women’s Day.

The President of Ghana, Nana Akufo-Addo, in his state of the nation address last week assured Ghanaians that the 2017 budget will bring the economy back on the path of sustainable growth and development.

An Osun State University final year student has enjoyed the benevolence of Mavins Music boss, Don Jazzy, who paid his school fees.