The International Advertising Association (IAA) recently held the 45th edition of its World Congress from March 6-8, 2024 in Penang, Malaysia. The 45th IAA World Congress brought together a diverse and impressive group of delegates and garnered 1036 delegates registrations from 35 countries. This prestigious group of delegates included industry titans, thought leaders and innovators […] The post Advertising
India will prosecute 35 Somali pirates arrested during an operation to free a hijacked vessel off Somalia on Saturday, a navy official said. The men are due to arrive in India on Saturday where they will be handed over to law enforcement. India was previously only concentrating on freeing hijacked vessels and abandoning the disarmed […] The post India to prosecute Somali
Ghanaian 100m sprint champion, Benjamin Azamati says the country should expect nothing but the best from him ahead of the men’s finals. The 23-year-old qualified to the finals of the men’s 100m finals by finishing second in his semis heat with a time of 10.41s. Azamati will be coming up against Barnabas Aggerh, Itsekir Usheoritse […] The post “Expect nothing but
Three Ghanaian runners will be hoping to pick up medals in the men’s and women’s 100m finals at the University of Ghana Stadium today. While Mary Boakye will be competing in the women’s division, 100m record holder, Benjamin Azamati will be running with his compatriot, Barnabas Aggerh in the men’s final. While Benjamin Azamati advanced […] The post Accra
Black Satellites coach Desmond Ofei has recognised the formidable challenge posed by their upcoming semifinal opponents, Senegal, as they prepare for a crucial showdown in the 2023 African Games. With their focus now set on the pivotal match scheduled for Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at 8 pm in the Accra Sports Stadium, the Ghana U-20 […] The post African
Ghanaian athletes showcased impressive performances on the opening day of athletics at the ongoing 2023 African Games in Accra. Hosted at the University of Ghana Stadium in Legon, Monday’s events saw Benjamin Azamati and Barnabas Aggerh securing qualification to the men’s 100m final slated for Tuesday night. Additionally, Alex Amankwah advanced to the men’s 800m […] The post PHOTOS:
Black Satellites will aim to replicate the success of the Black Princesses when they face Senegal in the semi-final of the African Games men’s football on Tuesday night. The match will be played at the Accra Sports Stadium, with victory securing a spot in the final. The Black Princesses, Ghana’s U-20 women’s team, defeated Senegal […] The post African
“Port-au-Prince is in panic mode,” a friend in the Haitian capital texted me. Residents of Petionville, a wealthier area of of the city, are shaken after their most violent day so far in the country’s spiralling security crisis. More than a dozen bullet-ridden bodies lay in the street – the victims of the latest gang […] The post Haiti
Ghanaian sprinter Benjamin Azamati has attributed his second-place finish in the Men’s 100m semi-final of the 2023 African Games to the weather conditions in Ghana. Azamati secured his spot in the final after clocking a time of 10.41s, coming in behind Cameroon’s Emmanuel Eseme, who finished first with a time of 10.23s. Despite advancing to […] The post Benjamin
Illegal profits from forced labour worldwide have risen to the “obscene” amount of $236 billion per year, the U.N. labour agency reported Tuesday, with sexual exploitation to blame for three-fourths of the take from a business that deprives migrants of money they can send home, swipes jobs from legal workers, and allows the criminals behind […] The post Criminals
The African Hockey Federation is unhappy about South Africa’s decision to withdraw their male and female teams from the ongoing African Games, Accra 2023. At a press briefing in Accra on Tuesday, Seif Ahmed, President of the African Hockey Federation said “We came to play. Not to find excuses not to play.” South Africa pulled […] The post We’re
Ghana failed to secure medals in both the men’s and women’s 100m finals during Tuesday’s races at the University of Ghana Stadium in Legon. Despite high expectations, neither the men nor the women managed to reach the podium in their respective events. The men’s 100m final featured two Ghanaian athletes: Benjamin Azamati, currently holding the […] The post African
The president of the African Hockey Federation, Mr Seif Ahmed, has refuted claims by the South African Hockey Federation that the hockey pitch being used for the African Games is substandard. According to Mr. Seif, the pitch meets international standards. He stated that pictures circulated by the South Africans were taken before the pitch installation […] The post African Games hockey pitch
Niger’s military government announced that it has ended an accord with the US that allowed military personnel and civilian staff from the Department of Defence to operate in Niger – days after holding high-level talks with US diplomatic and military officials this week. “The government of Niger, taking into account the aspirations and interests of […] The post Niger
Ghana’s fastest man, Benjamin Azamati is hopeful of a good tournament here in Accra at the African Games. Azamati ran a time of 9.90 seconds years back to become the 100m record holder. However, he is yet to win a competitive medal for the country. He has had a few close shaves. The Olympics, the […] The post Azamati, Amoah and others ready for Athletics bow at the African
Ghana has made a remarkable performance at the 2023 Africa Games, surpassing the total number of medals won in the previous two editions combined. With a haul of 46 medals, Ghana has already exceeded the 32 medals won in Rabat 2019 and Brazzaville 2015. The majority of Ghana’s medals have come from arm wrestling, with […] The post African Games: Ghana’s Arm Wrestlers lead
Ghana’s sprint sensation, Benjamin Azamati, has expressed unwavering confidence ahead of his debut in athletics at the African Games, slated to commence in Accra on Monday, March 18, 2024. Speaking at a media briefing put together by the Ministry of Youth and Sports, where new athletic gears for the athletes were unveiled, Azamati conveyed his […] The post African games:
The European Union on Sunday announced an $8 billion aid package for cash-strapped Egypt as concerns mount that economic pressure and conflicts in neighbouring countries could drive more migrants to European shores. The deal is scheduled to be signed during a visit Sunday by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and leaders of Belgium, […] The post EU announces $8 billion
A former Minister of Food and Agriculture, Alhaji Mohammed Muniru Limuna has grabbed a prestigious chieftaincy title known as “Sandape Wura,” to wit, Chief of Staff of the Damongo Paramountcy. The Damongo Traditional Council conferred the authority on Alhaji Limuna in recognition of his unflinching contribution to the socio-economic development of the Damongo traditional area […] The post Former
Team Ghana exhibited remarkable strength and technical prowess in armwrestling, securing an impressive total of 21 medals at the 2023 African Games. On the opening day of the arm wrestling competition, Ghana clinched an outstanding haul of 4 gold, 10 silver, and 7 bronze medals, showcasing their dominance in the sport and igniting hopes for […] The post African Games: Ghana
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