The Now, the Future
This week, Ghanaians have been discussing an announcement by the government that free Senior High school education will begin in September of 2017. The debate has largely been whether it should be...
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New Transparency Law In Malawi
Malawi's President Peter Mutharika has finally signed into law an access to information bill which will allow Malawians to obtain information from the government and other public bodies. Campaigners...
Trump Hits Back At US Media Reports On Russia Contacts
President Donald Trump has lashed out at the US intelligence community and media after new reports of contacts between members of his team and Russia. Mr Trump accused the National Security Agency...
Guinea Bans Beauty Pageants After Skimpy Outfits Cause Outrage
Guinea’s government has temporarily banned beauty pageants after the skimpy outfits in the swimwear section caused outrage, reports BBC Afrique. The competitors paraded in front of the Prime...
Fast Facts About The Prestigious Award As BBC Launches 2017 Edition
It’s another edition of the Komla Dumor award; a period when African journalists are given a huge platform to showcase their talents in a bid to get the top spot. As the third year since the...
Kenya’s Catchy Pop Hit That Took the World By Storm
The story of a 1980s Kenyan pop song which became an unlikely global hit One evening in 1979 Teddy Kalanda Harrison, a young Kenyan musician, overheard a group of tourists trying to learn a few words...
Gyan Deemed To Have ‘unethical Hair’ In United Arab Emirates
Former Sunderland striker Asamoah Gyan is among a group of more than 40 players deemed to have “unethical hair” under United Arab Emirates Football Association guidelines. The 31-year-old...
I Will Marry In 2017 – Yvonne Nelson
Ghanaian actress, Yvonne Nelson has revealed that she will tie the knot this year. Speaking to BBC’s Veronique Edwards, the 31-year-old said, “This year, I’ll be getting married this year.”...
BBC Launches 2017 Komla Dumor Award
The BBC is seeking a future star of African journalism for the BBC World News Komla Dumor Award, now in its third year. Journalists from across the continent are invited to apply for the award, which...
Rolf Harris Faces UK Retrial Over Sex Charges
Veteran Australian entertainer Rolf Harris will be retried over three sex offences after a British court failed to reach a verdict this month, and will face one additional charge, prosecutors said on...
Gyan Deemed To Have ‘unethical Hair’ In United Arab Emirates
Former Sunderland striker Asamoah Gyan is among a group of more than 40 players deemed to have “unethical hair” under United Arab Emirates Football Association guidelines. The 31-year-old...
Gyan’s Haircut ‘un-Islamic’
Former Sunderland striker Asamoah Gyan is among a group of more than 40 players deemed to have "unethical hair" under United Arab Emirates Football Association guidelines. The 31-year-old Ghanaian is...
BBC Launches 2017 Komla Dumor Award
The BBC is seeking a future star of African journalism for the BBC World News Komla Dumor Award, now in its third year. Journalists from across the continent are invited to apply for the award, which...
BBC Launches 2017 Komla Dumor Award
The BBC is seeking a future star of African journalism for the BBC World News Komla Dumor Award, now in its third year. Journalists from across the continent are invited to apply for the award, which...
BBC Launch 2017 Komla Dumor Awards
The BBC is seeking a future star of African journalism for the BBC World News Komla Dumor Award, now in its third year. Journalists from across the continent are invited to apply for the award, which...
I Will Marry In 2017 – Yvonne Nelson
Ghanaian actress, Yvonne Nelson says she is ready to tie the knots this year, 2017. Speaking to BBC’s Veronique Edwards, the 31-year-old said, “This year. I’ll be getting married this year.”...
NBC To Take Stake In Euronews In Global Push
NBC News announced Tuesday it was taking a stake in Europe-based media group Euronews, allowing the US group to compete on a global scale in the TV news business. "For as long as I can remember, at...
Kenyan Couple Treated To Lavish Ceremony After $1 Wedding
A Kenyan couple who spent just $1 (£0.80) on their wedding have renewed their vows in a lavish Valentine’s Day ceremony funded by well-wishers. News of their budget wedding last month went viral...
Guinea Bans Beauty Pageants After Skimpy Outfits Cause Outrage
The competitors paraded in front of the Prime Minister Mamady Youla in bikinis on saturday Guinea's government has temporarily banned beauty pageants after the skimpy outfits in the swimwear section...
Kenyan Couple Treated To Lavish Ceremony After $1 Wedding
A Kenyan couple who spent just $1 (£0.80) on their wedding have renewed their vows in a lavish Valentine’s Day ceremony funded by well-wishers. News of their budget wedding last month went viral...