Two Ghanaian ministers among eight dead in helicopter crash
Ghana’s defence and environment ministers were killed in a helicopter crash on Wednesday, the Ghanaian presidency said, hours after the armed forces reported a chopper carrying three crew and five passengers dropped off the radar. Edward Omane Boamah became President…
Canada to deport Kenyan preacher this week
Revered Rosalind Wanyeki, who is facing deportation to Kenya with her two young daughters, speaks at a past event. Photo credit: PoolA Kenyan preacher who claims she fled torture in Kenya and was granted asylum in Canada is now facing…
Stranded Nigerians in Libyan deportation camp cry out for help
Nigerians held in a deportation camp in Libya have raised the alarm over inhumane conditions, calling on the Nigerian government and private organisations for urgent intervention. In a viral video, a middle-aged man narrated the ordeal of several Nigerians crammed…
Rwanda becomes third African nation to accept US deportees under secretive deal
Rwanda joins Eswatini and other African nations in agreeing to take deportees from the US. (AP Photo) Rwanda has become the third African nation to enter into a deal with the Trump administration to accept migrants deported by the United…
South Africa’s Shoprite pulls out of Ghana and Malawi, marking 7th African market exit
Shoprite Holdings announced plans to exit Ghana and Malawi markets as part of a regional recalibration strategy. These exits signify Shoprite’s sixth and seventh withdrawals from African markets outside South Africa within the past four years. Shoprite cited challenges such…
South Africa eyes new markets after US tariffs – President
South Africa President, Cyril Ramaphosa South Africa is seeking new markets in Africa and Asia as it negotiates with the United States over looming 30-percent trade tariffs, which could cost around 30,000 jobs, officials said Monday. Government ministers expressed…
CHAN: Nigeria, Senegal, others battle for top two spots in Group D showdown
The stage is all set for the Group D fixtures of the ongoing 2024 African Nations Championship, CHAN. Group D comprises Nigeria, Senegal, Congo and Sudan. Nigeria will tackle defending champions, Senegal in their CHAN opener on Tuesday evening, while…
BREAKING: president Tinubu rewards each D’Tigress player with $100,000, house, OON
President Tinubu has rewarded each player of the D’Tigress team with $100,000, a new apartment, and the National Honour of OON as a token of appreciation for their success. Additionally, each coach will receive $50,000 in recognition of their accomplishments….
12-year-old Madagascan shines in Lagos at ITTF African Youth Championships
Madagascar’s Rakotovao Andriamihaja stole hearts, and headlines despite defeat in his debut against Nigeria’s finest. Every point Andriamihaja won was met with growing cheers. His teammates rose to their feet. Fans rallied behind him. It wasn’t just about the match…
Ugandan Producer On Burna Boy’s First Film
Global music icon Burna Boy is making his debut as an Executive Producer in the film world, and Uganda is proudly on the credits list. The highly anticipated feature film, “Three Cold Dishes”, set to premiere in cinemas in November…