Attacks by Sudanese RSF paramilitaries leave hundreds dead in White Nile State
By: Sarah Baafi Recent violence in Sudan’s White Nile State has left hundreds of civilians dead following attacks by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Sudanese officials and rights groups report that the RSF targeted villages in the al-Gitaina area, resulting in mass casualties, including infants. The Sudanese Foreign Ministry claims 433 people were killed, while […]
Brazil’s former President Bolsonaro charged over alleged coup
Brazil’s prosecutor-general has filed charges against former President Jair Bolsonaro for attempting a coup to stay in office after his 2022 election defeat. Brazil’s prosecutor-general said Tuesday that former leader Jair Bolsonaro knew and agreed to a plan to poison his successor and current President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, as part of an attempt […]
Dozens killed in Mali illegal gold mine collapse
More than 40 people, mostly women, were killed after an illegal gold mine collapsed in Mali on Saturday. The collapse took place near Kéniéba, in Mali’s western, gold-rich Kayes region. The victims had climbed into open-pit areas left by industrial miners to look for scraps of gold when the earth around them caved in, a […]
Ken Ofori-Atta: OSP takes former Finance Minister off wanted list
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has removed former Finance Minister Kenneth Nana Yaw Ofori-Atta from its list of wanted persons after he confirmed a definite date for his voluntary return to Ghana. In a press release dated February 18, 2025, Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng stated that Ofori-Atta, who was declared a fugitive on […]
NABMAG condemns gruesome murder of 5 Bimobas; calls for calm
The National Association of Bimoba, Moba & Gurma, NABMAG, has condemned the brutal murder of five Bimobas who were killed in an attack on a bus at Loagri near Walewale in the North East Region of Ghana. The incident, which occurred on February 14, 2025, involved unidentified gunmen who opened fire on the bus, which […]
President Mahama calls for comprehensive overhaul of Ghana’s Education System
By: Savannah Pokuaah Duah President John Dramani Mahama, has emphasized the need for a comprehensive overhaul of the Ghana’s education system, urging all stakeholders to work together to build an inclusive, equitable, and transformative system. “Education must prepare our students for service. That is the task we have, We must make recommendations that are far-reaching, […]
Villagers killed execution-style in Sudan, activists say
More than 200 unarmed civilians have been killed in a cluster of villages in Sudan over three days by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) that is involved in a brutal conflict with the military, a local rights group has said. The Emergency Lawyers network said the attacks happened in al-Kadaris and al-Khelwat towards the […]
Ghana Wheelchair Tennis team to participate in 2025 ITF World Team Cup Africa qualifiers
By: Kwame Bediako The Ghana Wheelchair Tennis Federation (GWTF) is making history as they prepare to participate in the 2025 International Tennis Federation (ITF) World Team Cup Africa qualifiers in Rabat, Morocco. This prestigious five-day event, scheduled to take place from February 18 to 22, 2025, not only serves as a qualification tournament for the […]
Huawei launches world’s first tri-foldable smartphone despite ongoing US-China friction
Chinese tech giant Huawei launched the industry’s first tri-foldable phone at an event in Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday, which analysts have called a symbolic victory amid ongoing frictions with the United States over technology. However, challenges over pricing, longevity, supply, and app constraints may limit its success. Huawei said at a launch event that the […]
National Education Forum opens in Ho
By: Henrietta Afful The National Education Forum opened today, February 18, 2025, in Ho, the Volta Regional capital, with more than 300 stakeholders from the education and related sectors participating in the three-day event. The forum, initiated by President John Dramani Mahama, is centered on the theme: “Transforming Education for a Sustainable Future.” In his […]
U.S. expands secret drone flights over Mexico to track drug labs
By: Rejoice Henrietta Otoo Arthur The United States has increased secret drone flights over Mexico to find illegal fentanyl labs. This programme started during President Biden’s time in office but has expanded under President Trump. The goal is to gather information on drug cartels and share it with the Mexican government. The CIA operates these […]
‘Died for stealing chocolate’: Pakistan anger over death of child maid
A couple in north-east Pakistan has been detained on suspicion of murdering a 13-year-old girl who worked for them as a maid, for allegedly stealing chocolates. The girl who goes only by one name, Iqra, succumbed to multiple injuries in hospital last Wednesday. A preliminary police investigation said she had been tortured. The case in […]
Police Hospital to hold mass burial for unclaimed bodies on February 28
The Police Hospital has announced that it will conduct a mass burial for about 200 unclaimed bodies in its mortuary. The exercise, set for the first quarter of 2025, is intended to decongest the facility and improve conditions in its storage units. Relatives of missing persons are advised to contact the hospital’s pathology department […]
GFA charges Elmina Sharks owner Dr. Papa Kwesi Nduom over alleged misconduct
By: Kwame Bediako The owner of football club Elmina Sharks, Dr. Papa Kwesi Nduom, has been formally charged by the Ghana Football Association (GFA) following a contentious league match against Swedru All Blacks. The match, held at the Dr. Nduom Sports Complex, was marred by several incidents that have now drawn significant scrutiny from football […]
