More Intra-Africa Trade Needed
Ambassador of United States to Ghana, Robert Porter Jackson, has urged young entrepreneurs in the sub-region to trade more among themselves in order to drive the transformation Africa needs. “While...
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Qatar Must ‘change Policies’
Qatar must "change their policies" and stop supporting "extremist groups", the Saudi foreign minister said Tuesday in Paris, a day after his nation and its allies cut off ties with the Gulf state....
Macron Calls For ‘calm’ In Gulf Crisis
French President Emmanuel Macron called for unity among Gulf states on Tuesday, saying he was ready to back "all initiatives to encourage calm". Macron spoke by phone with Qatari leader Sheikh Tamim...
France Will Ask UN To Authorize Sahel Counter-Terror Force
France will ask the UN Security Council to authorize an African military force for the Sahel region that will be sent to root out jihadists and drug traffickers, the French ambassador said Tuesday. A...
Saudi Arms Dealer Khashoggi Dies In London
Saudi arms dealer Adnan Khashoggi, a tycoon known for his lavish billionaire lifestyle and far-reaching international connections, has died in London at the age of 82, his family said on Tuesday....
Abedi Pele Saddened By Marseille’s Struggles
Ghana legend Abedi Pele is saddened by the struggles of French giants Olympique Marseille. The former European champions have played catch-up to rivals Paris St-Germain and Monaco in recent years in...
Attacker Shot Outside Paris’s Notre-Dame Cathedral
A man has been shot by police outside the cathedral of Notre-Dame in Paris after he tried to attack an officer using a hammer, police say. The suspect has been wounded in the chest, French media...
French Club Bastia Confirms Signing of Edmund Arko-Mensah
French Club FC Bastia have signed Ghana U17 winger Edmund Arko-Mensah. Bastia confirmed the signing of the 16-year-old in a €50,000 transfer fee from Ghana Premier League side WA All Stars....
Kwesi Appiah Prunes Squad Ahead of Kumasi Trip
Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah has excluded three players from his squad ahead of the trip to Kumasi for Sunday's 2019 African Cup of Nations qualifier against Ethiopia. The Black Stars have spent the past...
Bloomberg Leads Mass Coalition Declaring Support For Paris Climate…
Led by former New York mayor Mike Bloomberg, nearly 1,000 business and government leaders declared Monday their intent to honor the Paris climate accord, days after US President Donald Trump...
‘Let the Blood Flow’ Birthed Mob Justice
The 'let the blood flow' mantra in Ghana's political history gave birth to the current culture of mob justice that prevails today, Captain Joel Sowu (rtd) has argued. Asked by Moro Awudu on...
Anna Bossman, Gina Blay, Papa Owusu Ankomah Get Ambassadorial Roles
President Akufo Addo has named Gina Blay, Anna Bossman, Papa Owusu Ankoma and Baffour Adjei Awuah as Ghana’s missions to some four countries as part of his appointments. These men and women would...
Toulon Fullback Goromaru Set To Return To Japan
Japan's Rugby World Cup star Ayumu Goromaru will return to Japanese Top League side Yamaha Jubilo after a frustrating spell at French Top 14 club Toulon, the full-back said Monday. The 31-year-old,...
Turkish Cuisine Seeks Place At the Table
In a bid to banish stereotypes of late-night greasy fast food, Turkish chefs are trying to burnish their image by showcasing the culinary riches the country has to offer. A new breed of cooks has...
Turkish Cuisine Seeks Place At the Table
In a bid to banish stereotypes of late-night greasy fast food, Turkish chefs are trying to burnish their image by showcasing the culinary riches the country has to offer. A new breed of cooks has...
Rahal Completes Sweep of IndyCar Detroit Double-Header
Graham Rahal completed a sweep of IndyCar's Detroit double-header on Sunday winning his second race in as many days with another dominant performance. Rahal was leading when a breakdown for Spencer...
Putin Says He ‘didn’t Really Talk’ To Flynn At Moscow Dinner
Russian President Vladimir Putin says he had only a brief and passing acquaintance with former US national security adviser Michael Flynn, though the two sat next to each other at a dinner in Moscow...
World Leaders Condemn London Attack
World leaders have condemned Saturday’s London terror attack which left seven people dead and more than 30 injured. President Emmanuel Macron said France, which had two citizens injured in the...
Oracle Team USA Beat Kiwis In Key America’s Cup Qualifier
Holders Oracle Team USA defeated Emirates Team New Zealand on Saturday to win the round-robin phase of qualifying for the 35th America's Cup. The victory means Team USA will go into the America's Cup...
Trump Critics, Backers March Around Globe Over Climate and Russia
Sharp political passions over President Donald Trump's withdrawal from the Paris climate treaty and his links to Russia brought people onto the streets of cities around the globe on Saturday, mostly...