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Gabon’s President Bongo under house arrest – Report

President Bongo, 64, is under house arrest, surrounded by his family and doctors, as military officers have said on national TV in the last...

Live worm found in woman’s brain during surgery

In a world-first, scientists say an 8cm (3in) worm has been found alive in the brain of an Australian woman. The “string-like structure” was pulled...

Niger coup: Why commit our limited resources to a war we may not win – Togbe Afede

The Agbogbomefia of Asogli State, Togbe Afede XIV, has joined the chorus urging the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) not to resort...

Gabon elections: How the Bongo family’s 56-year rule has hurt the country and divided the opposition

Gabon’s president Ali Bongo Ondimba (2009-present) recently announced his intention to stand for re-election in the country’s presidential poll scheduled for 26 August. He is, to state the...

We are defending peace – Gabon soldiers’ statement

Soldiers in Gabon called for “calm and serenity” as they announced they had taken over power in the early hours of Wednesday morning. They said...

Army officers say they are taking power in Gabon

Army officers have appeared on national television in Gabon to say they have taken power. They said they were annulling the results of Saturday’s election,...

President Putin won’t attend Wagner leader, Prigozhin’s funeral – Russian Government

President Vladimir Putin of Russia will not attend the funeral for Yevgeny Prigozhin, the mercenary chief who launched a failed mutiny against Russia’s military...

Scammer poses as ‘God’, asks woman for deposits at ‘Bank of Heaven’

A Spanish man stands accused of taking advantage of an overly religious old woman by posing as her Lord and Savior and asking her...

Man jailed for systematically terrorizing neighbours with loud music

A Barcelona man was sentenced to one year in prison after a court found that he had been terrorizing his neighbours for at least...

11 in court over cash, fake gold

Six Zambians and five Egyptians have appeared in court after a mystery plane landed in Lusaka with more than 100kg of counterfeit gold, nearly...

Nigeria strikes oil thieves in air raids

The Nigerian air force says it carried out strikes on illegal oil refining sites in the Niger Delta region on Sunday. The force said...

Airlines warn of UK flight delays over air traffic control fault

Thousands of air passengers have been suffering long delays and cancellations after a “technical issue” hit UK air traffic control systems. People are stuck...

UK animal health system project trains Ghana’s national food safety lab system

Four officers from the National Food Safety Laboratory (NFSL) under the Veterinary Services Directorate of the Ministry of Food and Agriculture, Ghana, have successfully...

UK and Ghana working together to improve knowledge about honey bee health and husbandry

  A four member delegation from the University of Ghana (UG) and Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) Schools of Veterinary Medicine are...

Ghanaian gay man seeks asylum in Canada

A Ghanaian young man who is an advocate of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBTQI+) community has found a way to flee to Canada,...

China state media calls on British Museum to return artefacts

A call for the British Museum to return Chinese artefacts after the recent theft of about 2,000 items is heating up social media in...

Paper straw cases cancer, poses major health risk – New study finds

We may all think we're doing our bit for the planet by sipping our drinks out of a paper straw. But the 'eco-friendly' alternatives contain...

Mahama congratulates India on moon’s south pole landing

Former President John Mahama has joined world leaders to congratulate Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, and his people for the successful landing of the...

Catholic Bishops’ Conference speaks on ECOWAS’ military intervention in Niger

The Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference has unequivocally denounced ECOWAS’ intention to deploy military forces to Niger to restore constitutional democracy following a recent coup...

Halle Berry to pay ex-husband $8K monthly in child support after finalizing divorce

As part of their divorce settlement, Oscar-winning actress Halle Berry will pay her ex-husband Olivier Martinez $8,000 per month in child support. Per PEOPLE,...

Wagner boss was just back from Africa – Putin on crash

Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has spoken for the first time about the plane crash in which it is said that Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin...

Donald Trump tweets for the first time since 2021

Former President Donald Trump has posted for the first time on X, formerly known as Twitter, since the final days of his term in office. The post,...

Strong BRICS partnership will help construct a prosperous Africa – Akufo-Addo

President Akufo-Addo is optimistic that a robust partnership with BRICS countries will contribute to the development of Africa. He said this move, coupled with a...

Interior Ministry strengthens operational protocols at borders as insecurity heightens within ECOWAS

The Interior Ministry says security operational protocols are constantly being strengthened, especially along the borders, to address heightened insecurity within West Africa. Deputy Minister, Naana...

Saudi Arabia, Iran to join BRICS as group admits six new members

Saudi Arabia and Iran are among six countries to join BRICS as new members next year, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced, on...

India becomes first country to land spacecraft on moon’s south pole

India has become the first country in the world to successfully land a spacecraft on the south pole of the moon. The Chandrayaan-3 mission was...

FDA Ghana designated as Regional Centre of Excellence for Vaccines Regulatory Oversight in Africa

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) in Ghana has been designated as a Regional Center of Excellence for Vaccine Regulatory Oversight in Africa. This was...

Wagner boss killed in plane crash in Russia

Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin was on the passenger list of a jet that crashed, killing all on board, Russia’s civil aviation authority has said. Earlier,...

Man accused of stealing coffins from funeral home

A sales employee in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, has been charged with the theft of two coffins and 26 coffin handles, according to local reports. Maureen...

Former Minister charged with robbery

British police say they have charged a former Nigerian oil minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke, with bribery offences. The UK National Crime Agency said it suspected she...

Tennessee news anchor surprised with a proposal on set

A Tennessee news anchor is now engaged to be married after unknowingly introducing her own proposal. Cornelia Nicholson was recording on set at NBC affiliate WRCB when...

French airport to be renamed after Queen Elizabeth II in tribute

An airport in France will be renamed in honour of Queen Elizabeth II after receiving permission from the King, officials in the town have...

‘I was raped by a Metropolitan Police officer but saw him jailed – twice’

Lauren Taylor was just 16 when she was raped by a Metropolitan Police officer in 2010. Adam Provan was almost twice her age but he...

Exciting scenes as 2023 Chale Wote festival takes off [Photos]

The 2023 edition of the Chale Wote Street Art Festival kicked off with a procession on Monday, August 21, 2023. After 12 years of hosting...

ECOWAS rejects Niger junta’s proposed 3-year delay for elections

West Africa’s main regional bloc, ECOWAS, has rejected a proposal by Niger’s military junta to hold elections within three years, extending a political impasse...

Niger coup leader Gen Tchiani promises to handover power in 3 years

Niger’s coup leader has promised to return the West African nation to civilian rule within three years. Gen Abdourahamane Tchiani made the announcement after meeting...

The moment a Southwest Airlines plane catches fire mid-flight

This is the terrifying moment flames shoot out of an airplane engine moments after take-off. The footage, captured on Tuesday, shows flames roaring out of...

Ga Mashie celebrates Homowo [Photos]

Over the weekend, the people of Ga Mashie took their turn in the Homowo festivities for this year. The streets of Ga Mashie were filled...

Niger: ECOWAS military intervention will not happen – Prof Aning

The Director of the Faculty of Academic Affairs and Research at the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) says ECOWAS’ military intervention in...

Wizkid loses mother

Nigerian singer Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has lost his mother. Wizkid’s mum, Mrs Jane Dolapo Balogun, reportedly died on Friday. Sunday Aare, Wizkid’s...