Mahama Deserves Second Term
The Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, is appealing to Zongo Chiefs in Koforidua, Eastern Region, to renew the mandate of President John Mahama in the December 7 polls. His reasons are that it would be...
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Gambian Wrestler Ali Mbengu Dies Trying To Cross the Mediterranean
A popular Gambian wrestler has drowned while crossing the Mediterranean trying to reach Europe, his coach says. Ali Mbengu, known to his fans as “Mille Franc”, was on a boat travelling from Libya...
Ivory Coast Bans Sale of Alcohol Sachets
Some of the sachets are locally made in Abijan, others are exported Ivory Coast's government has banned the production, importation and sale of alcohol in sachets on health grounds. The small plastic...
Gambia Wrestler ‘Mille Franc’ Drowns Crossing Mediterranean To Europe
Many migrants are prepared to risk all to get from Libya to Europe A popular Gambian wrestler has drowned while crossing the Mediterranean trying to reach Europe, his coach says. Ali Mbengu, known to...
Donald Trump’s Victory Promises To Upend the International Order
President elect Donald Trump's victory has got the world talking Donald J. Trump’s stunning election victory on Tuesday night rippled way beyond the nation’s boundaries, upending an international...
Importation and Sale of Alcohol Sachets Banned
Ivory Coast’s government has banned the production, importation and sale of alcohol in sachets on health grounds. The small plastic bags, containing rum, vodka or other spirits, are popular with...
Egypt Versus Ghana Ahead of 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifier
Ghana have played Egypt 20 times in category A matches which includes international friendlies and competitive matches. The Black Stars have won six of those encounters with Egypt winning NINE and...
Seventh Place In Governance Ranking Is No Comfortable Place To Be
Seventh place in governance ranking is no comfortable place to be Dr. Edward Omane-Boamah may not like to hear this, but for those of us believers in “Ghanaian Exceptionalism,” ranking Ghana 7th...
AU To Dialogue On Human Rights On Nov 23
The fifth African Union High Level Dialogue on Human Rights is slated for November 23 to November 26 at Arusah, United Republic of Tanzania to take stock and reflect on our achievements in the search...
Amamere Dance Group Celebrates 10 Years
One of Ghana’s leading cultural dance groups with international recognition, Amamere Folk Music & Dance Ensemble, will be celebrating its 10th anniversary this month under the theme:...
Placing 7th In Governance Ranking Is Bad For Ghana
Dr. Edward Omane-Boamah may not like to hear this, but for those of us believers in “Ghanaian Exceptionalism,” ranking Ghana 7th out of some 54 African countries in overall governance performance...
Seventh Place In Governance Ranking Is No Comfortable Place To Be In
Dr. Edward Omane-Boamah may not like to hear this, but for those of us believers in “Ghanaian Exceptionalism,” ranking Ghana 7th out of some 54 African countries in overall governance performance...
Obama’s Disappointing Legacy In Africa
The last we saw of President George W. Bush in Africa, he was literally dancing into the sunset of his presidency, on this occasion with President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf in Monrovia, Liberia,...
More Women For Next Parliament?
At least 35-40 women contesting the election on the ticket of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the New Patriotic Party (NPP) are likely to make it to the next Parliament to be inaugurated...
Kwadwo Asamoah Ignored In Juventus Win Against Napoli
Kwadwo Asamoah failed to make the cut as Juventus defeated Napoli 2-1 in Serie A in Turin on Saturday. Senegal’s Kalidou Koulibaly and Algeria’s Faouzi Ghoulam both played for the visitors in the...
Kenya’s Economy To Remain Strong As Continent Shrinks To 20-Year Low
Kenya will shrug off the slump in growth on the continent to be among the best performing economies in Sub Saharan Africa. The continent is set to slow to its lowest level in more than 20 years. The...
The Invisible Fisheries Could Drive Nutrition Security In Ghana
The country is indeed blessed with abundant natural resources, yet one that is unduly exploited is oyster. Given its vast benefits and accessibility in the country, one keeps wondering the challenges...
New Airline Begins Flight This Week
Malabo-based Cronos Airline is set to start operations in the country on Friday. The airline is expected to operate twice-weekly flights on Fridays and Mondays between the Equatorial Guinean capital...
The Black Stars and Ghana’s Future In Football
The Black Stars and Ghana’s future in football Often times our players have confidently told us they are going to win games and often times they have barely won if they won at all. Before the game...
South Africa Opposition Party Challenges ICC Withdrawal In Court
South Africa's main opposition party has filed papers with the Constitutional Court to challenge the government's decision to pull out of the International Criminal Court (ICC), it said on Monday....