South Sudan gold mine attack leaves more than 70 dead near Juba
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent A violent dispute over gold mining rights escalated into a mass casualty event this weekend on the outskirts of South Sudan’s capital. Unknown gunmen launched an assault on a mining site at Jebel Iraq in Central Equatoria State. Police officials confirmed on Monday that the death toll has […]
Prolonged exposure to air pollution causes hypertension, preeclampsia, low birth weight – Dr. Osae‑Nyarko
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH A specialist in environmental and occupational health at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR-WRI), Dr. Lawrencia Osae-Nyarko has issued a stark warning regarding the escalating public health crisis caused by air pollution in Ghana, specifically highlighting its devastating impact on maternal and neonatal health. Speaking in an interview on the […]
GES suspends classes at Accra New Town School after building collapse
By Amoako Kwame The Ghana Education Service (GES) has closed down the Accra Newtown Experimental D/A School and ordered students to stay home after a nearby building collapsed, killing three and injuring 20. Speaking to CitiNews, the GES Director-General, Prof Ernest Kofi Davis, after a security briefing at the school, said the service will hold […]
BoG outlined measures to streamline cedi-related offshore transactions to improve FX inflows
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Management of Ghana’s central bank, the Bank of Ghana (BoG), has outlined some key measures it is taking to maintain the stability of the Ghana cedi and manage exchange rate pressures in 2026. According to a statement issued by the BoG, it is taking a multi-pronged approach to manage exchange-rate pressures in […]
Hohoe MP launches “Agric for All” project to boost food production in the constituency
Member of Parliament for Hohoe, Thomas Walanyo Tsekpo has officially launched the “Agric for All” project in the constituency. The initiative, which seeks to modernize farming and increase productivity, comes as part of the MP’s commitment to supporting local farmers and promoting sustainable agriculture. Speaking at the launch, Mr. Tsekpo outlined the scope of the […]
Motsepe plans Senegal visit as AFCON 2025 fallout deepens
By Kwame Bediako CAF President Patrice Motsepe has announced plans to travel to Senegal in the coming weeks as tensions simmer in the aftermath of the disputed AFCON 2025 final. In a news conference on Sunday, Motsepe called for unity across the continent, stressing that football should not be used to divide African nations but […]
Daniel Kofi Kyereh visits Black Stars Camp in Stuttgart
By Kwame Bediako SC Freiburg midfielder Daniel Kofi Kyereh paid a morale‑boosting visit to his Black Stars teammates in Stuttgart on Sunday ahead of Ghana’s friendly against Germany later today. The 28‑year‑old, who has been sidelined by injury for nearly three seasons, was warmly embraced by the squad, marking his first return to the national […]
France detains two more suspects over foiled Paris Bank of America attack
French authorities have arrested two more suspects over a foiled attack on Bank of America’s Paris offices, the country’s anti-terrorism prosecutor’s office said on Sunday. “Two further individuals were taken into police custody last night as part of the investigation launched on March 28, 2026 into the offenses committed against Bank of America,” the prosecutor’s office said in […]
No Kings protests draw large crowds to rally against Donald Trump
Large protests against the Trump administration have taken place in cities across the US, marking the third iteration of No Kings rallies. Event organisers for Saturday’s protests estimate more than 8 million people attended to protest policies imposed by US President Donald Trump, including the Iran war, immigration enforcement and the rising cost of living. […]
Veep Joins Nana Mprah to mark Silver Jubilee
Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyeman joined the people of Krachi in the Oti Region to celebrate a major traditional milestone. The occasion marked the Silver Jubilee of the Krachi Wura, who is celebrating 25 years on the stool. The grand durbar was filled with pomp and pageantry, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of the Krachi […]
Tottenham Target Roberto de Zerbi as Igor Tudor replacement
By Kwame Bediako Tottenham Hotspur are keeping tabs on Roberto de Zerbi to become their new permanent head coach as they pick up the pieces after the departure of Igor Tudor. The club confirmed Tudor’s exit by mutual consent after just 44 days in charge, a period that ended in a dismal 3‑0 defeat to […]
F1: Kimi Antonelli seizes championship lead with second straight win at Japanese GP
By Kwame Bediako Kimi Antonelli took his second Formula 1 victory in a row at the Japanese Grand Prix, moving into the lead of the world championship after a safety‑car‑aided pit stop swung the race in his favour. The 19‑year‑old Italian had not yet pitted when Oliver Bearman’s Haas crashed heavily, triggering a safety‑car period […]
14 killed, 23 injured in paramilitary drone strike in central Sudan
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The protracted conflict in Sudan reached a new level of brutality this weekend as paramilitary forces launched a lethal offensive on the strategic city of Dilling. At least 14 people died during the assault in the capital of South Kordofan province. The dead include five children and two […]
CAF expands Africa Cup of Nations to 28 teams, names Samson Adamu as interim general secretary
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has entered a period of administrative transition following the resignation of General Secretary Véron Mosengo-Omba. The organization confirmed the appointment of Samson Adamu of Nigeria as the interim General Secretary. This decision received formal approval from the CAF Executive Committee and Congress […]
