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The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has raised serious concerns about food safety practices among some street food vendors in Accra. According to an AMA official, certain sellers of bofrot (Ghanaian doughnuts) and plantain chips have been using plastic materials in the frying process to make the f
In a recent development within Ghanaian football, former Ghana Football Association (GFA) executive George Afriyie has openly criticized current GFA President Kurt Okraku over financial transparency issues regarding the Black Stars, Ghana’s national men’s football team. The disagreement has attracte
Fresh debate has emerged in the football world following claims that Cristiano Ronaldo stopped observing the Ramadan fast after only two days. The claim was made by former Al-Nassr player Shaye Sharahili, who disclosed that the Portuguese football icon initially joined the Muslim fasting tradition b
Long before names like Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Bill Gates became global symbols of wealth, Africa had its own legendary figure whose riches and influence were said to be beyond comprehension. That man was Kankam, widely regarded as the first well-known richest African man, whose fortune and legac
Tragedy has struck South Africa’s mining sector after five diamond miners were trapped by a mudslide and are now presumed dead, according to government officials. The devastating incident occurred at a mining site where workers were carrying out routine operations when a sudden collapse of mud and e
Evangelist Papa Shee, together with the group Team Legal Wives, has sparked widespread public attention after launching a three-day intercessory prayer crusade for a young woman identified as Akosua Serwaa. The spiritual initiative, which is focused on prayer, reflection, and communal support, has g
Ghanaian rapper Kwesi Arthur has voiced his frustration over being constantly compared to fellow hip-hop star Medikal, insisting that he wants his work to be judged on its own merit. The award-winning musician made the revelation in a recent interview, addressing fans and critics who frequently pit
Gold Fields, one of the world’s leading gold producers, has officially confirmed that it will exit operations at the Damang Gold Mine in Ghana by April 2026. The announcement marks a major shift in the company’s operations in West Africa and is expected to have significant implications for the local
The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has failed to elect a Presiding Member after two consecutive rounds of voting, leaving the key leadership role vacant and sparking concerns about internal coordination among assembly members. The Presiding Member plays a crucial role in overseeing assembly proc
A new chapter has opened in African corporate history as the daughters of Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, step into leadership roles within his vast business empire. The transition marks a significant generational shift in the Dangote Group, one of the largest and most influential conglomerates
An international peace advocate has formally petitioned Russian authorities to take action and provide compensation to Ghanaian women who were reportedly filmed without their consent by a Russian citizen. The petition, which has sparked public concern and debate, highlights growing calls for account
A political dispute has erupted between the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Savelugu and the Member of Parliament for Jomoro, following controversial comments suggesting that a New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament deserves a “second chance.” The remarks have triggered strong reaction
James Owusu has officially declared his intention to contest for the NPP-USA Chairman position, marking a significant moment for the New Patriotic Party’s diaspora branch in the United States. With a campaign built around the slogan “Building Together, Winning Together,” Owusu is presenting a messag
At least 33 people have been killed in a series of coordinated attacks carried out by an armed militant group in northwest Nigeria, according to local reports. The assaults, which occurred simultaneously across multiple locations in the district, have heightened fears among residents and drawn conde
Zimbabwe has taken a significant step forward in the fight against HIV/AIDS by launching a national programme to provide lenacapavir, a groundbreaking long-acting injectable drug for HIV prevention. The initiative positions Zimbabwe among the first countries globally to make this innovative preventi
