Togolese lawmakers adopted a new constitution on Monday, March 25, 2024, moving the country from a presidential to a parliamentary system and giving parliament the power to elect the president of the small West African country. The president will be chosen “without debate” by lawmakers “for a single six-year term”, and not by the public, […] The post Togo
Ghanaian songstress Jackline Acheampong popularly known as Gyakie has shared a nostalgic photo from her primary school days at Mizpah International School on Instagram. The picture was taken when she was in Class 3 at Mizpah. In her Instagram Story, Gyakie reminisced about the day the photo was taken, recalling her excitement at receiving an […] The post Gyakie shares
Millions of Americans’ online accounts have been caught up in a “sinister” Chinese hacking plot that targeted US officials, the justice department and FBI said on Monday. Seven Chinese nationals have been charged with enacting a widespread cyber-attack campaign. They are accused of ties to a hacking operation that ran for 14 years. The US […] The post Millions
An explosion at a small hotel near a police station in north-eastern Kenya killed four people on Monday (Mar. 25). The blast took place in the town of Mandera, which is on the border with Somalia. The town’s police chief Samwel Mutunga said that two of those wounded were in critical condition and would be […] The post Kenya: Four people killed in blast near police
Donald Trump was handed a last-minute reprieve in court on Monday, when a New York court allowed him to post a reduced bond of $175m to delay enforcement of a $464m fraud penalty. The former president’s lawyers had argued it would be “impossible” to secure a bond for the full amount. The appeals court gave […] The post Trump wins last-minute
Violence and insecurity could worsen in South Sudan after one of its key oil pipelines to international markets, which passes through neighbouring Sudan, was damaged last month, according to experts. The incident occurred in early February in Sudan’s White Nile state, prompting the Dar Petroleum Oil Company to suspend loadings. The rupture happened in an […] The post South
The Black Stars of Ghana will be seeking their first win after seven games when they take on the Cranes of Uganda on Tuesday in Marrakech, Morocco. The match, scheduled for Tuesday at 16:00 GMT, marks the culmination of the March international friendlies for both sides. Ghana will enter the to achieve redemption having lost […] The post Black Stars seek first win in 7 games in Uganda
Today, in Tano North Municipal Assembly in the Ahafo Region, the government has once again showcased its commitment to fire safety by inaugurating a new Fire Service Academy and Read More... The post Govt Inaugurates Second Fire Service Academy appeared first
A Nigerian court on Tuesday sentenced a Chinese national to death after finding him guilty of killing his girlfriend, a government official told The Associated Press, vowing to recommend execution if he unsuccessfully appeals the ruling. Frank Geng-Quangrong was convicted by a local court in northern Nigeria’s economic hub of Kano state, Kano Justice Commissioner […] The post Nigerian
Supporters of Senegal’s presidential candidate, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, have taken to the streets of the capital, Dakar, in celebration as early results from Sunday’s vote showed the opposition contender in the lead. The celebrations came as at least five of the 19 candidates in the race issued statements congratulating Faye on what they called his […] The post Senegal’s
Dext Technology Limited, a prominent education technology company in Ghana, has signed a memorandum of understanding with the University of Education, Winneba to enhance trainee teachers’ access to practical STEM tools. Through this partnership, Dext Technology Limited and the University will collaborate to explore various opportunities, including direct supply of STEM tools to the Department […] The post UEW
Kwahu Praso Rural Bank Limited has been ranked the Best Rural Bank and placed 40th at the 20th Ghana Club 100 Awards for the year, 2023. The award was received on behalf of the bank by the Human Resource Manager, Mr. Bright Mensah Amankwah, who later on presented it to the CEO of the bank, […] The post Kwahu Praso Rural Bank ranked best appeared first on
Two of four suspects charged with carrying out the deadly concert hall attack in Moscow on March 22nd admitted guilt in a Russian court. On Sunday (Mar. 24), Moscow’s Basmanny District Court formally charged a 32-year-old with committing a group terrorist attack resulting in the death of others. The offence carries a maximum sentence of […] The post Suspects in Moscow attack appear
The UN Security Council for the first time has passed a resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. Fourteen countries voted in favour of the resolution; the US, Israel’s main ally, abstained. Israeli air strikes kill at least 22 Palestinians in central Gaza’s Deir al Balah region and 30 in Rafah in the south. Palestinians […] The post Israel’s
King Charles III is “so proud of Catherine for her courage” in speaking about her treatment for cancer, Buckingham Palace has said. The King, who has been diagnosed with cancer himself, is in the “closest contact with his beloved daughter-in-law”, a short statement read. Support has poured in for the Princess of Wales, who described […] The post King hails
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 Managing Director (MD) of the Ghana Post Company Limited, Bice Osei-Kuffour, has been adjudged the Most Innovative Chief Executive Officer at the 14th edition of the Ghana Entrepreneur and Corporate Executive Awards. The award was in recognition of his innovative leadership at the Ghana Post over the past three years. Citation A citation presented […] The post Obour wins Most Innovative
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