Every general election Namibia has seen legal challenges from opposition parties since it became a democracy in 1990 after a protracted fight for freedom from apartheid-era South Africa. November 27’s forthcoming presidential and parliamentary elections are expected to follow the same trend. Though its political scene resembles many despotic governments in the area, Namibia is […]
It’s Internet sensation Shatta Bandle who’s making waves by boasting that she’s achieved everything in life. Born in the Karaga district of Ghana’s Northern Region, Firdaus Iddrisu, better known as Shatta Bandle, is a dwarf in his early twenties. He has become one of Ghana’s new Internet sensations since a video of him claiming to […]
In a remote area of southern Ethiopia suffering significant rains, at least 157 people have been killed in mudslides. Local authorities said that among the deceased were numerous people trying to save survivors of a previous mudslide. The Kencho Shacha Gozdi area suffered the mudslides. Local administrator Dagmawan Ayele said among those who died were […]
In an attempt to settle issues between Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote’s oil refinery and the regulatory body, Nigerian legislators started a probe on the allegedly imported contaminated fuel into the country on Monday. Ikenga Ugochinyere, the chairman, disclosed that the parliamentary committee looking into claims of the “unregulated issuing of licenses and the presumed […]
Monday, soldiers and police locked off the offices of Uganda’s largest opposition party under what a police spokesman described as a precautionary action ahead of anti-government demonstrations scheduled for Tuesday notwithstanding a ban. Popularly known as Bobi Wine, National Unity Platform (NUP) party chief Robert Kyagulanyi claimed in posts on social media platform X that […]
On Sunday, the African Union met in Ghana to decide on a united posture before interacting with the G20 and the United Nations and to handle urgent problems regarding African integration. The conference sought to improve group decision-making, hasten economic integration, and solve problems with regional stability. Mohamed Cheikh Ghazouani, President of Mauritania and present […]
The Ghanaian artist Ibrahim Mahama, famous for his work using jute sacks as a central element, has won the XXIII Premio Pino Pascali. Ibrahim Mahama’s work will be on show at Polignano a Mare from 11 December 2021 to 13 March 2022. Ghanaian Ibrahim Mahama (Tamale, 1987) is the winner of the XXIII Premio Pino […]
Okomfu Anokye was a founding father of the Ashanti Empire of West Africa, the modern Ashanti Empire in the Republic of Ghana. Influential political and religious leader, he is believed to have performed miracles. The story of Okomfo Anokye, including his supernatural powers, his political power, and a legend about his wife, is recounted in […]
Retaining six former ministers in the vital areas of defense and interior, Kenyan President William Ruto declared on Friday the selection of the first eleven members of his Cabinet. This choice comes in line with general demonstrations demanding changes in government and the resignation of the president. Ruto removed all but one minister last week, […]
Currently struggling with a cholera pandemic that has engulfed West Africa is the Nigerian government. Medical professionals are advising citizens to keep good cleanliness when handling food and liquids as officials labor nonstop to stop the spread of this diarrhea ailment. To stop the cholera from spreading, Dr. Adewale Adeleye underlined the need of careful […]
Ghana’s well-known businessman, whose diversified portfolio of activities covers all aspects of life, Dr Osei Kwame Despite is a famous personality in the country. He is famous for his business dealings and luxurious lifestyle. At 60 years of age, Osei Kwame Despite has achieved a lot and has established himself as one of the richest […]
On Thursday, U.N. ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield declared that the United States is funding $203 million to help stop the deepening humanitarian situation in Sudan from spiraling out of control. This large promise is in reaction to the terrible situation Sudan finds, where continuous violence has uprooted millions of people and caused great suffering. According to […]
Reiterating the UAE’s dedication to supporting projects meant to help to alleviate the continuous crisis in Sudan, United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahaney has made a major diplomatic declaration. According to the Emirati state news outlet WAM, this remark came during a phone discussion on Thursday, July 18, with Abdel Fattah […]
The country is known for its rich cultural heritage and diverse population. One widely celebrated aspect of Ghanaian culture is its public holidays. The holidays represent a combination of religious, cultural, and historical significance, providing an opportunity for Ghanaians to come together and commemorate important events. The Ghana Holiday Calendar 2024 is a website page […]
With President Paul Kagame’s Rwandan Patriotic Front (RPF) still mostly dominating, earning more than 62% of the votes, Rwanda’s ruling coalition is leading with the most number of seats in the legislative election. Other historic parties, most notably the Social Democratic Party and the Liberal Party, got respectively over 11% and 9% of the votes. […]
Russia and Ukraine have finished another prisoner swap; the most recent one involved 190 prisoners of war arranged by the United Arab Emirates (UAE). With each other trading 95 detainees apiece, the UAE’s sixth successful prisoner exchange this year marks both countries. Announcing the trade on Telegram on July 17, Russia’s Defense Ministry said, “The […]
Local authorities stated that at least seventy persons—nine soldiers and the wife of a soldier among others—have been slain in an attack on the Kinsele village in western Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC.). The Saturday, July 15 violence has heightened already existing tensions between the competing Teke and Yaka populations in the area. Claiming to […]
Police departments on five continents have detained three hundred people and recovered $3 million in a combined effort to destroy West African organized crime networks in a broad worldwide operation. Aiming to fight online financial fraud and the criminal syndicates behind it, Interpol, the international police agency, said Tuesday that Operation Jackal III, which ran […]
In West Africa, Ghana, known for its relatively stable democracy, has not been immune to controversial and polarising political figures. Some Ghanaian Presidents have come under intense public scrutiny and criticism, and some have even been described as ‘the most wicked leaders’ in the country’s history. Joshua Hamidu Akamba, the outspoken national organiser of the […]
Emergency services confirmed on Monday that six firemen perished fighting a severe blaze in the eastern KwaZulu-Natal region of South Africa; two others are still in serious condition. Authorities believe poachers trying to trap animals may have started the fire that broke out on Sunday. About 130 kilometres (80 miles) inland from the coastal metropolis […]