South Africa’s Supreme Court Legalises Private Use of Cannabis
The Supreme court has legalized the private use of marijuana, upholding a lower court’s ruling … Read more
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Ghana Midfielder Kingsley Sarfo To Be Prosecuted For Rape In Sweden
Black Stars midfielder Kingsley Sarfo has been charged with two counts of statutory rape of … Read more
Ghanaian Footballer Kingsley Sarfo To Be Prosecuted For Rape In Sweden
Ghanaian footballer Kingsley Sarfo to be prosecuted for rape in Sweden Ghanaian midfielder Kingsley Sarfo … Read more
Tema Youth Boss Wilfred Osei Kwaku Set To Be Named Ghana FA Vice-President, Dismissed Afriyie Likely To Be Yanked From CAF Role
Tema Youth owner Wilfred Osei Kwaku ‘Palmer’ is set to be named as the vice-president … Read more
The Handshake That Left Millions of Kenyans Confused
In our series of letters from African journalists, Joseph Warungu reflects on the plight of … Read more
Mexico Police ‘handed Italians To Gang’
Mexican authorities have launched criminal proceedings against four police officers over the disappearance of three … Read more
Division One League Side Tamale City FC Unveil Sellas Tetteh As Head Coach
Tamale City FC have officially announced the signing of Sellas Tetteh on an initial one … Read more
Groom Killed After Wedding Gift Explodes
A newly married man and his grandmother were killed in India when a wedding gift … Read more
Zimbabwe’s Morgan Tsvangirai Dies At 65
Tsvangirai died on Wednesday at a South African hospital, where he was being treated for … Read more
Zimbabwe’s Morgan Tsvangirai ‘critically Ill’
Zimbabwe’s main opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai is critically ill in a South African hospital, reports … Read more
Zimbabwe’s Tsvangirai ‘critically Ill’
Zimbabwe’s main opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai is critically ill in a South African hospital, reports … Read more
Former Sekondi Hasaacas Hitman Samuel Afful Joins Iraqi Side Al Talaba
Former Ghana U-20 forward Samuel Afful has joined Iraqi side Al Talaba after rescinding his … Read more
Foreigners Hit In Italy Drive-By Attack
At least four people have been wounded in a series of drive-by shootings in a … Read more
Lesotho Probes Tapping of New PM’s Office
Lesotho authorities are investigating a security breach after wire-tapping gadgets were discovered in the office … Read more
Turkish Cypriots Release Anti-Migrant Europe Boat Crew
Turkish Cypriot authorities on Thursday released the captain and crew of a boat hired by … Read more
Japan’s Defence Minister To Resign Over Scandal
Japan’s defence minister Tomomi Inada will resign over an alleged coverup involving military documents, local … Read more
Nigerian Who Named Pet Dog Buhari Cleared
Charges have been dropped against a 41-year-old Nigerian man who named his dog after President … Read more
Zimbabwe’s New Law On Judges Angers Mugabe Critics
A bill allowing President Robert Mugabe to appoint senior judges sparked outrage Wednesday from Zimbabwean … Read more
Tanzanian MP Charged For Calling President A ‘dictator’
A top opposition lawmaker in Tanzania has been charged with “hate speech” after calling President … Read more
Elephant Kills Handler In Zimbabwe Resort Town
An elephant that gave tourist rides in the Zimbabwean town of Victoria Falls trampled his … Read more
Kuwait MP Proposes Jail Terms For Hezbollah Backers
A Kuwaiti Islamist member of parliament on Monday proposed legislation calling for members and supporters … Read more
Indian Women Win Hearts After Gutsy World Cup Bid
India’s women’s team was hailed at home for their gritty showing at Lord’s after just … Read more
Afghan Police Search For Villagers After Mass Kidnapping
Afghan police on Sunday launched a search for some 30 villagers still missing two days … Read more
Mandela’s Widow Furious Over Book On His Last Days
Nelson Mandela’s widow on Friday threatened legal action over a book by his personal doctor … Read more
Philippines’ Duterte Makes Surprise Visit To Warzone
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte made a surprise visit to the wartorn city of Marawi on … Read more
Pakistani Taxi App Offers Ride With A Marriage Matchmaker
A Pakistan app-based taxi service has launched an unusual add on, offering passengers the chance … Read more
Iranian President’s Brother Freed On Bail
Hossein Fereydoun, the brother of Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, has been released on bail following … Read more
Japan’s Verdy Abandon Totti Chase
Japan’s Tokyo Verdy have called off their bid to sign Italian superstar Francesco Totti after … Read more
US-China Citizen Given 10 Years For Espionage In Iran
A Chinese American accused of “infiltration” in Iran has been sentenced to 10 years in … Read more
S.African Communists Mull Quitting ANC Election Pact
South Africa’s communist party has said it could contest elections on its own rather than … Read more