Turkey seizes $1 billion of counterfeit money headed for Africa, 6 arrested, including Ghanaian
Turkish security forces have seized $1 billion of counterfeit money in Istanbul, and arrested six people involved in the operation, including one Ghanaian and three Swedish nationals, the governor’s office said on Friday. Gendarmerie forces tracked the suspects to a storage space in Istanbul’s Kagithane district, where they seized the fake $100 bills meant to […]
Mayor of Hatay Province of Turkey commends “African Prince”
Turkey’s earthquake happened several miles away from Ghana but it deeply struck Ghanaians in the heart. Christian Atsu, popularly known as Ghana’s Messi was found dead on Saturday under the rubble of his home in Turkey, almost two weeks after that devastating earthquake. Ahead of the sad news, Estate developer and philanthropist, Nana Kwame Bediako, […]
Christian Atsu ‘trapped in rubble’ after earthquake in Turkey – reports
Former Chelsea and Newcastle winger Christian Atsu is reportedly trapped under rubble after the tragic earthquake in Turkey. Turkish publication Star claims a search-and-rescue operation is underway to find the Ghana star after he was caught up in the 7.8 magnitude quake on Monday. Ex-Blue Atsu, 31, joined Super Lig club Hatayspor from Saudi side […]
AU Day: Turkey pledges support for Africa’s inclusive, sustainable development
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Turkey, Mevlut Cavusoglu, has stated the commitment of his country towards the inclusive, equitable and sustainable development of Africa. “Our target is beyond trade. Turkey has been and will be supporting its African friends in their quest for inclusive, equitable and sustainable development and prosperity based on equal […]
Saudi prince ‘should face Khashoggi investigation’ – UN investigator
There is credible evidence that Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and other high-level officials are individually liable for the killing of Jamal Khashoggi, a UN expert says. A report by special rapporteur Agnes Callamard says the evidence merits further investigation by an independent and impartial international inquiry. Khashoggi was killed inside the Saudi […]
