The former Colombian senator, Ingrid Betancourt, has announced she will run for president again, 20 years after being kidnapped by left-wing rebels.Ms Betancourt was campaigning in the 2002 presidential election when she was abducted by Farc rebels and held hostage for over six years.She has pledged to tackle corruption and poverty if she wins May’s … The post Ex-rebel
The 10 biggest US airlines have warned that the impending switch-on of 5G mobile phone services will cause “major disruption” to flights.They said the start of Verizon and AT&T 5G mobile phone services, planned for Wednesday, would cause a “completely unavoidable economic calamity”.Airlines fear C-band 5G signals will disrupt planes’ navigation systems, particularly those used … The post US
US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, has called on Russia to take a “diplomatic and peaceful path” as fears mount of a new invasion of Ukraine.An estimated 100,000 Russian troops have been deployed near Ukraine’s borders and Mr Blinken, visiting Kyiv, said Russia could launch an attack at a very short notice.The US has promised … The post US urges Putin to
Israeli police have evicted a Palestinian family and demolished their house in the East Jerusalem neighbourhood of Sheikh Jarrah.Officers raided the Salhiya family home before dawn, arresting several people before a bulldozer moved in.There had been a two-day stand-off after the head of the family threatened to blow up his house rather than move.Israeli officials … The post Palestinians
Kenyan police now say that incidences of decomposing bodies being recovered from a river in the western part of the country have been going on for two years.However, police spokesman, Bruno Shioso, told the BBC that investigations had yet to reveal those responsible or the motive behind the killings.There seems to be some discrepancy over … The post ‘Bodies dumped in Kenyan river
Nigeria’s interior minister has ordered prison guards to “shoot to kill” those involved in jailbreaks.Rauf Aregbesola made the comments in an address to prison staff in the southern city of Ibadan, saying anyone who attempts to breach security “must not live to tell the tale”.Over the past years, armed groups have attacked various prisons, enabling … The post Nigeria
At least four people have been killed and 10 others injured in Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu, by a suicide bombing at a tea shop near a military base, state-run SONNA news agency said.The armed group, al-Shabab, claimed responsibility for the attack on Tuesday.The attacker walked into a Mogadishu tea shop and detonated an explosive vest, police officer, … The post 4 people
Reigning MTN FA Cup champions, Hearts of Oak advanced to the round 16 stage of this year’s competition after an emphatic 5-2 victory over Chorkor based Division One League (DOL) side, Golden Kick FC at the Accra Sports Stadium, yesterday.Goals from Kofi Kordzi, Daniel Afriyie Barnieh, James Sewornu, Kwadwo Obeng Jnr and Suraj Seidu were … The post Hearts crash Golden Kicks
Ghana coach Milovan Rajevac has refused to take the blame for the Black Stars’ abysmal 2021 Africa Cup of Nations campaign.Rajevac, who led Ghana to the final in 2010, saw his side crash out at the group stage for the first time since 2006 on Tuesday evening after failing to beat debutants Comoros.The Comoros defeat … The post Rajevac: I won’t resign appeared first on Ghanaian
The Gemini Life Insurance Company (GLICO) on Tuesday presented a public liability insurance cover worth GH¢5m to the Africa Hockey Federation (AHF) to support the ongoing Africa Hockey Nations Cup underway in Ghana. The insurance company also supported the Ghana hockey team, the Black Sticks with a sportsman package worth GH¢1.34m. This will cover them … The post GLICO gives to AHF, Black
Ghana’s male hockey team, the Black Sticks, will face Nigeria in a tough group match at 7pm at the Theodosia Okoh Stadium in the ongoing Africa Hockey Nations Cup. The Black Sticks will be in search of their first win after a 1-1 draw with Uganda on match day one and suffered a painful 0-1 … The post Hockey: Ghana, Nigeria clash today appeared first on Ghanaian
FBN Bank Ghana on Saturday engaged in a health walk to commemorate the opening of its new branch at Atomic in the Ga East district. The walk, involving staff of the bank, started from Madina Atomic and ended at Opeibea House and offered participants an opportunity to exercise to stay healthy. It was led by … The post FBN Bank engage in health walk appeared first on Ghanaian
The Western Regional Sports Directorate of the National Sports Authority (NSA), says this year’s regional cross-country competition will be held at the Essipun Sports Stadium on Saturday. The event, which forms part of the region’s preparations for the national cross-country race, is on the theme ‘Running towards the 2023 Africa Games.’ In all, it will … The post W/R X-country on Saturday
Head Coach of Bechem United, Kassim Ocansey Mingle has condemned the state of the El Wak Stadium pitch, saying that it is not good enough to host Ghana Premier League (GPL) games. “It is a very horrible pitch. I don’t understand why we were made to play on such a poor pitch. It makes it … The post Bechem United coach unhappy with state of El-wak pitch appeared
Wales manager Ryan Giggs’s trial on charges of assaulting his ex-girlfriend and her sister has been delayed until August because of a courts backlog, meaning Robert Page is set to lead the side in March’s World Cup play-offs. Giggs has been on leave from his role as Wales boss since November 2020 when he was … The post Wales interim coach takes charge
Thomas Tuchel says his Chelsea players looked “tired” in the 1-1 draw against Brighton and need some days off ahead of the Super Sunday showdown against Tottenham. It was an often lethargic performance from Chelsea as they took a point from the Amex Stadium, with Hakim Ziyech’s first-half strike being cancelled out by Adam Webster’s … The post Tuchel: Chelsea players
Qatar World Cup ticket sales were launched at reduced prices yesterday with residents and migrant workers able to attend games for just $11 as concerns persist over Covid-19. Authorities have not yet announced how many fans would be allowed into stadiums for the first World Cup in an Arab country, which runs from November 21 … The post Qatar World Cup ticket sales launched
Nigeria coach Augustine Eguavoen admits he is missing the cutting edge of strikers Odion Ighalo and Victor Osimhen, despite the Super Eagles’ delivering some convincing displays at AFCON 2021 in the duo’s absence. Ighalo’s Saudi Arabian club Al Shabab refused to release him for AFCON while Napoli forward Osimhen was ruled out of the tournament … The post Nigeria coach admits
Rwandan’s Salima Mukansanga became the first woman to referee an Africa Cup of Nations match when she oversaw the Group B clash between Guinea and Zimbabwe in Yaounde on Tuesday. On Monday, a Confederation of African Football (CAF) statement said Mukansanga would handle the match with two female assistant referees, Carine Atemzabong of Cameroon and … The post Rwandan
Sierra Leone coach John Keister believes his team’s performances in holding continental giants Algeria and the Ivory Coast at the Africa Cup of Nations have given the whole country a much-needed boost. The Leone Stars, ranked 108th in the world, are playing at the Cup of Nations for the first time since 1996 and head … The post AFCON run has brought country together
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