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About Xpress News

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Born from a belief that news should be accessible to everyone

Xpress News was founded in 2022 with a simple but powerful idea: that quality journalism should not be locked behind paywalls or buried under clickbait. We set out to build a news platform that respects its readers — delivering accurate, well-reported stories without the noise.

What started as a small team of passionate journalists and developers has grown into one of the region's most-read digital news outlets, covering everything from global geopolitics and business to health, technology, sports and education.

We believe an informed public is the foundation of a healthy society. That belief drives everything we do — from the stories we choose to cover to the care we take in how we present them.

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Our Mission

To inform, to challenge, to connect

Our mission is to provide fast, accurate and fair reporting on the issues that shape our world. We hold power to account, amplify underreported voices and give our readers the context they need to understand a complex world.

Speed Without Shortcuts

We get stories to our readers fast — but never at the expense of accuracy. Every fact is checked before it is published.

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Africa-Centred Perspective

We tell African stories with the depth and respect they deserve, while keeping our readers connected to the wider world.

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Independent Journalism

We are editorially independent. Our coverage is guided by the public interest, not by advertisers or political patrons.

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Reader First

Our readers are at the heart of every decision we make. We are committed to being transparent, accessible and responsive.

Meet the Team

The people behind the stories

Our team is made up of experienced journalists, editors, developers and designers united by a shared commitment to great storytelling and rigorous reporting.

Editor in Chief

Kwame Asante

Editor in Chief

20 years covering politics and international affairs across Africa and beyond.

Managing Editor

Abena Mensah

Managing Editor

Former BBC correspondent with a passion for investigative health and science journalism.

Tech Editor

Kofi Boateng

Technology Editor

Covers Africa's booming startup scene and the global forces reshaping the digital economy.

Sports Editor

Ama Owusu

Sports Editor

Award-winning sports writer with ringside experience at three Olympic Games.

Business Editor

Yaw Darko

Business Editor

Former investment analyst turned journalist, covering markets, finance and the global economy.

Lead Developer

Efua Amoah

Lead Developer

Built the Xpress News platform from the ground up and leads our product and engineering team.