Washington has imposed visa restrictions on Ghana following a row over the deportation of Ghanaians staying illegally in the United States. The move, which goes into effect on February 4, will also affect government employees and politicians. US officials have accused the West African country of refusing to accept the return of Ghanian ...

The UN Security Council has paved the way for possibly easing the arms embargo on the Central African Republic (CAR). A French-drafted resolution would enable the supply of weapons to government forces fighting militia groups who control large swathes of the country. The council adopted the draft of the resolution calling for a review of the arm ...