Major French newspapers, including Le Monde, Le Figaro and Le Parisien, said on Tuesday that they were taking legal action against social media platform X for allegedly using their content without paying. Representatives for X did not immediately respond to requests for comment. The newspapers said they were due payment under their ancillary rights, which … The post French newspapers

China’s Baidu Inc (9888.HK), opens new tab unveiled a slew of new applications for its artificial intelligence technology on Tuesday, including a text-to-image generator and a tool that enables users to develop software applications without coding expertise. The country’s leading search engine company is among tech firms shifting their focus to the commercialization of large language model … The post Baidu

Chad said on Tuesday it had approved the licensing of Elon Musk’s satellite internet provider Starlink to improve access to internet services in the central African country. Starlink, the satellite unit of SpaceX, operates in several African countries but has faced regulatory challenges in others and resistance from state telecoms monopolies. “We have been talking … The post Musk’s

Visa (V.N), is partnering with fintech company Affirm (AFRM.O), to roll out a card in the U.S. that customers can use for both debit transactions and buy now, pay later purchases, reflecting the growing demand for flexibility in payment options. The company is also launching the feature in the United Arab Emirates via a partnership with Liv Bank and … The post Visa teams

Bitcoin rallied to the verge of $90,000 on Tuesday, riding a wave of euphoria since the election of Donald Trump as U.S. president on expectations his administration will be crypto friendly. The world’s biggest cryptocurrency has become one of the most eye-catching movers in the week since the election and touched $89,982 – a gain … The post Record-breaking bitcoin surges

 The founder of McDan Group, Dr Daniel McKorley, has clari­fied recent comments he made at the Presidential Gala Dinner, which sparked controversy over his remarks on the lack of private sector support from successive governments over the past 30 years. Speaking in an exclusive interview with the Ghanaian Times, McDan Group founder explained that his … The post I’m surprised my comments

A book which chronicles the role of the state on cocoa production has been launched in Accra. The 242-page book, titled ‘Gha­na’s Cocoa Industry: The Role of the State,’ was authored by Dr Kwaku Ofosu-Asare, a Business Management Consultant. Offering a compelling analysis of the role of the state in cocoa production, the eleven-chapter book … The post Book on role of state in cocoa

The prime minister of Mauritius has accepted that his coalition, L’Alliance Lepep, has suffered a “huge defeat” following Sunday’s parliamentary election. “The population has decided to choose another team,” Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth, 62, told journalists on Monday. Jugnauth was seeking a second five-year term, but his main rival, Navin Ramgoolam, 77, leader of the … The post Mauritius

Burkina Faso’s armed forces say they are in­vestigating a gruesome video that purports to show military volunteers hacking apart a dead body with ma­chetes, while gloating to the camera. Work is under way to ver­ify the video and the people shown in it “so that they can be held accountable for their actions, if the … The post Gruesome machete video prompts Burkina Faso

Russia and Ukraine have carried out their largest drone attacks against each other since the start of the war. Russia’s defence ministry said it intercepted 84 Ukrainian drones over six regions, including some approaching Moscow, which forced flights to be diverted from three of the capital’s major airports. Ukraine’s air force said Russia launched 145 … The post Moscow

 The presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress, John Drama­ni Mahama, says the next NDC government will revisit the cocoa roads project when he wins the December 7, 2024 elections. Mr Mahama said the deci­sion by the Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo government to abandon the initiative he (Mahama) begun in his previous administra­tion had left … The post Next NDC govt to

The Flagbearer of the Convention People’s Party, Nana Ama Sarpong Kumankuma, has advised market women to promote peace before, during and after the upcoming December elections. According to her women and children bear the brunt of political violence and instability hence the need for them to help maintain peace in the country. She was speaking … The post 2024 elections: Women urged to promote peace

Introduction IN the pursuit of growth and excellence, leaders across all spheres often look to the company of high achievers, individ­uals who bring out the best in others, set inspiring stan­dards, and challenge their peers to reach new heights. These circles of influence undoubtedly drive ambition and success. However, true leadership goes beyond ex­clusive networks … The post Balancing

PROSPECTS and challenges faced by Muslims in Ghana and West Africa before the advent of Western education were treated in the first instalment of the above article. Let us in this second instalment discuss the challenges faced by Muslims from the colonial era to the pre and post independent period of Ghana and how they … The post The

 Mr Martin Adjei-Mensah Korsah, Minister of Local Government, Decentralisation and Rural Development, has official­ly inaugurated state-of-the-art market facilities in Techiman South and Nkoranza South Municipal and Metropolitan Assemblies. The projects are being implemented under the Ghana Secondary Cities Support Programme (GSCSP) through a $245 million World Bank facility, aimed to boost local economies and provide … The post Local

The West Africa Genetic Medicine Centre (WAGMC) building complex has been inau­gurated in order to enhance genetic research and training in Africa. WAGMC is an African Higher Education Centre of Excellence (ACE) in the College of Health Science at the University of Ghana (UG), Legon. The facility, which was inaugu­rated in Accra on Friday, compris­es … The post WAGMC

The event, which sought to celebrate the dedication and innovation of junior high and senior high school students nationwide in the field of sustain­able agriculture, brought together relevant stakeholders in education and agriculture, as well as repre­sentatives from the Mastercard Foundation. The winners include Okanta Presbyterian School, Most Entre­preneurial School went to Goriyiri R/C JHS … The post 2024