Morning Briefing — Friday, 26 June 2026

International & Politics

Niger has formally withdrawn from the International Criminal Court, joining Burundi and the Philippines in leaving the global justice body. The move deepens concerns about accountability for atrocities across Africa and weakens the ICC's reach on the continent.

Health & Education

The Bel-Aqua Foundation is injecting GH¢120,000 into a crucial push to arm Ghana's school counsellors with drug abuse prevention training. Working alongside NACOC, the initiative will equip 800 counsellors nationwide—a timely boost for substance abuse awareness in our secondary schools.

Development & Governance

Ghana's Medical Trust Fund is ramping up public awareness by engaging regional ministers directly. The push aims to deepen understanding of how the fund improves healthcare access across communities.

Meanwhile, Africa's tourism sector is gathering momentum. Seychelles will host the UN Tourism Regional Commission for Africa next month to tackle workforce shortages and aviation links holding back growth across the region.

Security & Training

The Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre marked 15 years of excellence this week, graduating 170 peace professionals in Accra. The milestone underscores the Centre's role in shaping the next generation of Africa's security leaders.