Death Toll Rises In Mogadishu Bombing
Witnesses told Reuters that the blast had destroyed the cafe and damaged another one Seven people are now reported to have died in a car bomb attack on a restaurant in Mogadishu. Witnesses told...
Day: April 6, 2017
Corruption Fueling Galamsey – Anti-Corruption Coalition
The Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition, has stated that illegal mining continues to boom in the country because of corruption. According to the coalition, there are a number of instances where duty...
Minister Defends Policewoman Who ‘insulted’ Wa Residents
The Upper West Regional Minister, Alhassan Sulemana, has taken a rather soft stance on the case involving a Police Officer, Believe Amedzro, who is under fire for insulting and making what some...
Minority Boycott Hypocritical – Kyei Mensah-Bonsu
The Majority leader, Osei Kyei Mensah-Bonsu, has described as hypocritical the minority’s decision to boycott sittings of Parliament’s Appointments Committee. According to him, the minority...
Nkurunziza Youths Sing About ‘impregnating Opposition Supporters’
A video of supporters of Burundi's President Pierre Nkurunziza singing about impregnating female opposition supporters has caused outrage and been condemned by the government. The two-minute long...
Social Media Firms Faces Huge Hate Speech Fines In Germany
German ministers have approved plans to fine social media firms up to 50m euros ($53.3m; £42.7m) if they fail to remove hate speech and fake news quickly. The proposed law would give the companies...
Ibrahim Mahama’s ‘bank’ Gives Akufo-Addo US$100m
Universal Merchant Bank, formerly Merchant Bank (Ghana) Limited, a bank Akufo-Addo, then in opposition, led the New Patriotic Party to accuse President John Mahama of selling to his brother; Mr...
US Senate Moment of Truth Nears With Gorsuch Vote
The US Senate prepared to take its most consequential step in years with the procedural vote Thursday on President Donald Trump's Supreme Court pick. Democrats made last-minute pleas against changing...
Dutch Men Hold Hands To Protest Against Homophobia
Dutch men are uploading pictures of themselves holding hands on to social media to stand against homophobia. The trend was sparked by an alleged attack on two gay men on a street in the Netherlands...
WAFA Go Top, Kotoko Fall In Tarkwa
WAFA went to the top of the league table after a huge 3-0 home win over AshGold at Sogakope. The slick-ball playing side were at their best and they found the opener through Prince Ampem Darko in the...
Shatta Wale To Perform At 06 Empire Entertainment Records Launch
A host of Ghanaian entertainers is set to thrill patrons of the Vienna City Nightclub in Kumasi on April 22. D Black, Shatta Wale, Flowking Stone, King Promise, Tiffany, Kojo Cue and Lil Shaker will...
Australia Warns of Gallipoli Terror Threat
Australia Thursday warned terrorists could target Anzac Day commemorations on the Gallipoli peninsula in Turkey this month, and urged travellers to avoid Ankara and Istanbul. The emotive event on...
SA Court ‘ends Ban On Rhino Horn Sales’
More than 700 rhinos were killed in South Africa in the first half of last year South Africa's top court has dismissed an appeal by the department of environmental affairs to keep a moratorium on the...
Corporate Giants Hit With $2.2 Bn Australia Tax Bill
Australia on Thursday said it had slapped seven large multinationals with a multi-billion-dollar tax bill as it pursued global firms shifting profits offshore to minimise liabilities. The companies...
Try Record Looms As England Eye Hong Kong Sevens Boost
Try-machine Dan Norton has a world record in his sights as England seek a long-awaited victory at this week's Hong Kong Sevens to close the gap on series leaders South Africa. The 28-year-old wing...
Uganda Dismisses Museveni, Besigye Mediation Reports
Uganda has rejected reports of an international mediation between President Museveni and his opponent, Kizza Besigye, and maintained that there would be no international audit of the results of the...
Full List of Coaches Who Have Led the Black Stars Since Independence
The Ghana Football Association is on the verge of naming a new coach for the Black Stars following the departure of Israeli trainer Avram Grant. Local media reports suggest that, Kwasi Appiah, former...
Relief As Flood Peak Passes In Australia Town
Residents bracing for major flooding in an Australian town breathed a sigh of relief Thursday after a swollen river peaked lower than forecast, although hundreds of homes were still inundated. There...
Thai King To Sign Junta’s New Constitution
Thailand's king will sign off on the country's new constitution later Thursday, a document touted by the junta as a cure for political instability but dismissed by critics as a move to further...
USA Wary of ‘incredible’ Kyrgios In Davis Cup
The United States admitted Thursday they are wary of the Nick Kyrgios factor in their quarter-final with traditional Davis Cup rivals Australia in Brisbane this week. Kyrgios, the in-form world...