Cameroon’s 800-capacity prison where 4,000 inmates are packed like sardines (video)

The warning comes as Africa begins to feel the impact of a massive review into US aid by Trump.

Black Stars assistant coach John Paintsil has called on Ghanaians to rally behind the national team as they prepare for their crucial 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Chad and Madagascar.Ghana will host Chad at the Accra Sports Stadium on Friday, March 21, 2025, before traveling to Morocco to face Madagascar on March 24.The Black Stars are currently tied at the top of Group I with Comoros, both on nine points from four matches.They started their campaign with a win over Madagascar,

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By Samuel SAM The Northern Regional Minister, Ali Adolf John, has called for collaboration to develop innovative ways of creating sustainable jobs to empower the youth and enable them to contribute meaningfully to Ghana’s economy. Speaking at the 68th Independence Day celebration organised by the Tamale Metropolitan Assembly at the Tamale Jubilee Park, the minister […] The post Northern

  President Mahama’s X account has been restored after being hacked to promote a suspicious cryptocurrency called “Solana Africa”. The account was compromised on March 17, 2025, but thankfully, the Read More... The post President Mahama’s X Account Restored 

The Ghana STEM Network has called on the Government of Ghana to introduce a robust approach to sustainable Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education. The group made this call after offering insights into the challenges facing STEM education and also providing actionable recommendations to the government. The challenges include the lack of a clear […] The post Ghana

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Black Stars midfielder Elisha Owusu has admitted that missing Ghanaâ??s upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers due to injury is a difficult experience for him.The AJ Auxerre man was initially named in the 23-man squad for the two games but had to withdraw after sustaining an injury over the weekend.Cercle Brugge midfielder Lawrence Agyekum was called up to replace the 27-year-old, who has been a regular in the team.Expressing his disappointment on social media, Owusu acknowledged

By Edwin Nii Alfred PROVENCAL(PhD) Ghana’s Gold-for-Oil (G4O) program was launched in late 2022 as an innovative barter arrangement to tackle a worsening economic crisis. The government aimed to exchange domestically procured gold for imported petroleum products, reducing the need for U.S. dollars to buy fuel. This policy was introduced against a backdrop of soaring […] The post The

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Ghanaian London-based journalist, Rahman Osman, has criticized the Black Stars players for their inconsistency and lack of desire in recent times. Ghana endured a difficult 2024, failing to qualify for the 2025 AFCON in Morocco. Speaking on TV3 Sports Station, Rahman expressed his disappointment in the current squad, urging them to step up and show […] The post Black

By Felix Larry ESSILFIE (Dr) Ghana’s macroeconomic landscape has long been shaped by inflationary pressures, exchange rate instability, and fiscal imbalances, all of which have been exacerbated by inefficiencies in the agricultural sector and an overreliance on food imports. Despite agriculture’s significant contribution to GDP and employment, structural deficiencies in production, supply chain infrastructure, and […] The post Agriculture,

Cyber Security Analyst, Dr. Edward Danso-Ansong has urged the Cyber Security Authority (CSA) to identify the device which was used to hack President Mahama’s official X (formerly Twitter) account. The President’s X account was hacked on Monday, March 17 to promote a cryptocurrency, “Solana Africa”. The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) in a statement on March […] The post We

By Kizito CUDJOE Email: kizito.cudjoe@thebftonline.com Mobile / WhatsApp: +233 268899614 The 2023 announcement of commercially viable lithium deposits in Ewoyaa, in the Central Region, sparked nationwide excitement. The discovery of lithium—a critical mineral in the global shift to green energy—positioned Ghana as a potential key player in the industry, promising a fresh revenue stream for […] The post Delayed

The Central Regional House of Chiefs has been able to solve a five-year Chieftaincy crisis in Gomoa Ekwamkrom in the Central Region. This followed a careful review and arbitration processes taken by the House of Chiefs after it was tasked by the National House of Chiefs to deal with the subject and communicate findings to […] The post Central Regional House of Chiefs resolves Ekwamkrom

  U.S. President, Donald Trump, has announced that his administration will release 80,000 pages of files related to the assassination of John F. Kennedy today. Speaking at the Kennedy Center Read More... The post Trump Announces Release Of JFK

Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam Former Finance Minister, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam has expressed doubt about the practicality of the Mahama administration’s proposed 24-hour economy policy, arguing that the 2025 Budget Read More... The post Dr. Amin Adam Questions

Oliver Barker-Vormawor The Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, has dropped treason felony charges against activist and Democracy Hub convener, Oliver Barker-Vormawor. The charges stemmed from statements Read More... The post AG Drops Barker