A number of West African musicians have attracted international attention in recent years, contributing to the growth of the continent's music scene. The post Burna Boy, Davido and Wizkid rated as most popular musicians in West Africa; no Ghanaian artist listed first appeared on 3News.
Ghana sprinter Joseph Paul Amoah is confident that he is reaching his best-ever level in his career after clinching the gold medal in the men’s 200m final at the 2023 African Games. Amoah secured his second medal at the 2023 African Games with a 20.70 finish, after initially winning silver for Ghana in the 4×100 […] The post I am getting to my best-ever form – Joseph Paul Amoah
Ghana’s 200m sprinter Ibrahim Fuseini says he is keen on booking a place at the 2024 Olympics later this year although he narrowly missed out on the podium in the Men’s 200m final in the 2023 African Games. Fuseini impressed in the Athletics events at the Games by making it to the final, finishing in […] The post African Games: Ibrahim Fuseini eyes Olympic
Yussif Basigi guided the Black Princesses to a gold medal at the 2023 African Games as they beat rivals Nigeria 2-1 after extra time at the Cape Coast stadium. The determination of the the GhanaU-20 female side has been evident throughout the competition with the spotlight shining on Mukarama Abdulai among other talented ladies within […] The post Yussif Basigi: The magician
Award-winning artiste Stonebwoy on Sunday, March 23, 2024 enthralled fans at the closing ceremony of the African Games. The post African Games: Watch Stonebwoy’s full performance at closing ceremony first appeared on 3News.
As the exhilarating five-day spectacle of athleticism draws to a close at the University of Ghana Stadium for the 2023 African Games, Ghana stands on the brink of potentially seizing nine additional medals on the final day of competition. Ghana has already showcased its prowess on the track and field, with standout performances securing three […] The post African
The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva, concluded her visit to Ghana on Monday, 18th March, 2024, following two days of productive engagements. Dr. Ernest Addison, Governor of the Bank of Ghana, bid farewell to the IMF MD, alongside the First and Second Deputy Governors of the bank and the IMF […] The post IMF MD departs
A prominent Haitian gang leader who escaped prison earlier this month has been shot dead by police – as political groups appear to be getting closer to finalising a transition council in the country. Ernst Julme, known as Ti Greg, was the head of Delmas 95 which is part of Jimmy “Barbecue” Cherizier’s alliance of […] The post Police
Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni on Thursday appointed his son as top commander of the military, a controversial move in a country where many have long believed Museveni is grooming his eldest child for the presidency. Museveni’s son, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has recently been holding rallies around the country, in violation of a law barring serving […] The post Ugandan
The Black Princesses of Ghana defeated Nigeria 2-1 after extra time to claim the gold medal in women’s football at the 13th African Games at the Cape Coast Stadium Thursday night. Goals from Tracey Twum and Mukarama Abdulai overturned the tie on its head to give Ghana another gold medal in the tournament. Yusif Basigi’s […] The post Accra 2023: Black
The Bank of Ghana has reiterated its commitment to combating the circulation of counterfeit currency. The Central Bank emphasizes its progress toward achieving a zero-counterfeit regime. Counterfeiting and possession of counterfeit banknotes are punishable by law. During a press conference held during a tour of the currency processing centre as part of Ghana Heritage Month, […] The post BoG
Abubakar Kamoko aka Ambitious Tilapia, Samuel Takyi and Mohammed Amadu booked places in the final at the 2023 African Games boxing events. Abubakar, the son of former boxer Braimah Kamoko, popularly known as Bukom Banku defeated DR Congo’s Nathan Nlandu via a split decision in the Cruiserweight division. He will compete for the gold medal […] The post African Games: Bukom
Ghanaian long-distance runner, William Amponsah, has won a silver medal in the men’s half-marathon event in the ongoing 13th African Games at the University of Ghana. William Amponsah impressively completed the race with a time of 1:05:13 behind Eritrean runner, Samson Amare who clocked 1:05:04. Mpofu Isaac of Zimbabwe came third with a time of […] The post Accra
William Amponsah has etched his name in the annals of sporting glory by securing Ghana’s first-ever marathon medal at the 2023 African Games. The long-distance runner clinched the silver medal with an impressive time of 1:05:13s in the Men’s Half Marathon Final held on Friday morning, March 22, 2024, at the University of Ghana Stadium. […] The post African
Large areas of Ukraine are suffering blackouts after Russian missiles targeted energy infrastructure. Fifteen blasts were reported in the second-largest city, Kharkiv, said the mayor, while more than 53,000 households in Odesa were without power. Ukraine’s energy minister, German Galushchenko, accused Russia of trying to provoke “a large-scale failure of the country’s energy system”. A […] The post Blackouts
Mukarama Abdulai burst onto the football scene with a dazzling display at the 2018 U-17 Women’s World Cup, where she clinched both the bronze ball and the golden boot after scoring seven goals including a hat-trick against the hosts Uruguay solidifying her status as a rising star. She became Ghana’s all-time top scorer in FIFA […] The post African Games triumph: A career-defining
The United States Agency for International Development’s (USAID) West Africa Biodiversity and Low Emissions Development (WABiLED) program today Friday March 22 concluded a comprehensive three-day training workshop aimed at engaging private transport and finance sector stakeholders in combating wildlife crime. The training workshop brought together over 40 participants including representatives from key financial institutions and […] The post USAID
To understand how much the US government’s new lawsuit strikes at the heart of the identity Apple has forged for itself, let’s first consider the firm’s fanbase. Apple has a unique position as a tech brand. I’ve sat through a lot of Apple events in my time, both virtually and in person, and one thing […] The post Apple becomes the latest tech giant under
The United States Agency for International Development’s (USAID) West Africa Biodiversity and Low Emissions Development (WABiLED) program today Friday March 22 concluded a comprehensive three-day training workshop aimed at engaging private transport and finance sector stakeholders in combating wildlife crime. The training workshop brought together over 40 participants including representatives from key financial institutions and […] The post USAID
Ghanaian sprinter Joseph Paul Amoah electrified the track as he clinched the gold medal in the men’s 200m final held on Friday at the University of Ghana Stadium. Amoah, who had previously secured bronze in Birmingham at the 2022 Commonwealth Games, displayed remarkable form in both the heats and the semifinals, establishing himself as one […] The post Joseph Paul Amoah
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