Mali lawmaker jailed in Ivory Coast for insulting president
A Malian lawmaker has been jailed in neighbouring Ivory Coast for three years for insulting the 84-year-old Ivorian leader, who recently won a fourth term in office. Mamadou Hawa Gassama, who serves in the transitional parliament set up by Mali’s junta, was arrested last July while on a trip to Ivory Coast. Prosecutors said he […]
UK and China forge closer ties as leaders meet in Beijing
STORY BY: SAMUEL AYAMMAH. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s official visit to China has marked a significant step forward in relations between the two nations. Meeting with President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, Starmer emphasized the importance of building a long-term and consistent comprehensive strategic partnership. The talks focused […]
Catherine O’Hara, star of Schitt’s Creek and Home Alone, dies at 71
Canadian-American actress, comedian and screenwriter Catherine O’Hara, best known for her roles in the movies Home Alone and Beetlejuice and TV series Schitt’s Creek, has died aged 71. Her death was confirmed to the BBC by her manager. Most recently, she acted in Apple TV’s The Studio and HBO’s The Last of Us. Among the […]
CAF President vows to protect integrity of African football after AFCON final
By: Belinda Nketia The Confederation of African Footbal (CAF), President Dr. Patrice Motsepe has pledged to uphold the integrity, reputation, and global competitiveness of African football following controversial incidents at the AFCON Morocco 2025 final. Dr. Patrice Motsepe said he was “extremely disappointed” by the events that marred the championship match and vowed that CAF […]
Government to construct emergency girls’ dormitories and classroom blocks for Nobisco and Labone SHS
By: Maltiti Sayida Sadick The Government through the Ministry of Education, has announced plans to construct new girls’ dormitories at the Northern School of Business and a 12-unit classroom block for Labone Senior High School. This intervention follows the devastating fire outbreaks that recently affected the two schools, displacing students in the Northern Region and […]
Africa must move beyond raw cocoa exports – CMC CEO
By: Maltiti Sayida Sadick The Chief Executive Officer of Ghana’s Cocoa Marketing Company (CMC), Dr. Wisdom Kofi Dogbey, has urged African countries to move beyond exporting raw cocoa and instead prioritize value addition to unlock jobs, revenue, and industrial growth. Speaking at the 2026 Africa Trade Summit under the theme “Africa Agribusiness Industry Insights,” Dr. […]
President Mahama explains reason for attire at Military Academy Graduation Parade
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave The President, John Dramani Mahama says, his choice of the Ghana Air Force ceremonial uniform for the Military Academy graduation parade today was to honour the men and women of the Air Force who work tirelessly to keep Ghana safe. This marks his second time wearing a military uniform as Commander-in-Chief, […]
Illegal mining will continue to be confronted decisively and without fear or favour – Mahama
By Ashiadey Dotse President John Dramani Mahama says his government will continue to deal firmly with illegal mining, stressing that the destruction of Ghana’s rivers, forests and farmlands will not be tolerated.He said this while addressing the Graduation Parade of the Ghana Military Academy on Friday January 30, 2026, where officer cadets were commissioned into […]
Illegal mining will continue to be confronted decisively and without fear or favour – President Mahama
By Ashiadey Dotse President John Dramani Mahama says his government will continue to deal firmly with illegal mining, stressing that the destruction of Ghana’s rivers, forests and farmlands will not be tolerated. He said this while addressing the Graduation Parade of the Ghana Military Academy on Friday January 30, 2026, where officer cadets were commissioned […]
Kennedy Agyapong campaign raises security concerns ahead of NPP flagbearer election
By Felix Cofie The campaign team of Kennedy Agyapong, a flagbearer aspirant in the New Patriotic Party’s 2028 presidential race, has issued a security alert, raising concerns over the transportation of ballot papers ahead of the party’s internal elections. In a statement released by the campaign’s Security and Intelligence desk, the team said intelligence gathered […]
Djokovic dethrone Sinner to reach Australian Open Final against Alcaraz
By Ashiadey Dotse Novak Djokovic has reached the Australian Open final after a dramatic five-set victory over defending champion Jannik Sinner in Melbourne which he will feature against world number Carlos Alcaraz who also defeated Alexander Zverev.The Serbian star rolled back the years to beat the Italian 3-6, 6-3, 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 in a gripping […]
Plans advanced to acquire new helicopters to enhance air mobility – President Mahama
By Ashiadey Dotse President John Dramani Mahama has stated that the government has made significant progress in acquiring new helicopters to strengthen the Ghana Air Force and improve the rapid response to security threats across the country. He made this known at the Ghana Military Academy graduation parade in Accra on Friday, January 30, 2026, […]
Security challenges require capable and prepared military – President Mahama
By Ashiadey Dotse President John Dramani Mahama has stressed that the growing security threats facing Ghana and the wider sub-region require a well-trained, disciplined and prepared military to protect the nation’s peace and stability. He said this at the Graduation Parade of the Ghana Military Academy, where 263 officer cadets were commissioned into the Ghana […]
Senegal Coach rejects fundraiser after CAF fine
By Belinda Nketia Senegal national team head coach Pape Thiaw has rejected an online fundraiser launched to help him pay a $100,000 fine imposed by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), urging supporters to redirect the money to urgent social causes instead. In a public message to fans, Thiaw thanked supporters for their solidarity but […]
