The bodies of at least 18 people killed in a plane crash on Sunday in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo have been pulled from the wreckage, rescue workers said. The passenger jet crashed into a residential neighbourhood in the city of Goma while taking off from the nearby airport. The …

A plane with at least 16 passengers and two crew has crashed into homes in Goma city in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. North Kivu regional governor Nzanzu Kasivita Carly said there had been deaths, but did not give a number. The plane crashed into houses in the Mapendo neighbourhood …

Private Legal practitioner, Maurice Ampaw has observed that government and security agencies are treating the Western Togoland secessionists with kid gloves. He disclosed that the Homeland Study Group led by Charles Komi Kudzordzi affectionately called Papavi Kudzordzi has gained the notoriety in engaging in the latest acts because the security …

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has paid a courtesy call on former President Jerry John Rawlings at the Ridge residence in Accra on Friday. Accompanied by a retinue of Chiefs and elders from the Manhyia Palace, Otumfuo Osei Tutu exchanged pleasantries with the former President, his family, staff and …

Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, has called on the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC) Mrs Jean Mensa and her deputies to be impartial in the execution of their constitutional mandate. “It is our conviction that the new Chair and members of the commission will endeavour to carry out …

A chief of Awutu Awin-Taso in the Awutu Senya West District of the Central Region, Nai Akufu, has been killed in a fatal road accident on the Kasoa-Cape Coast highway. According to reports, the chief was crashed to death by a speeding Sprinter Benz bus Saturday, dismembering his body. An …

At least four persons have been confirmed dead and two others critically injured at Pai Katanga in the Krachi East Municipality of the Oti Region, after they were shot by unidentified gunmen at the installation of a Kyidomhene. The gunmen, said to be wearing in masks, allegedly stormed the installation …

The Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has said even though the Free SHS policy by the Akufo-Addo government is commendable, Ghanaians will judge the government by their performance on the economy and their pockets. “We have been courageous in providing free senior high school or secondary education for all. Few …

At least 29 people have died in landslides caused by severe weather in West Pokot county, Kenya. The landslides, affecting the villages of Nyarkulian and Parua, were reportedly caused by heavy rains. Officials say the villages have been cut off by flooded roads and at least one bridge was reportedly …

Prolific Ghanaian winger, Bismarck Asampong better known as Charles Taylor has revealed the secret and inspiration behind his football name. The former Kotoko striker was named after his grandfather, Bismarck Asampong who was affectionately called ‘Kweku Tailor’ due to his profession as a fashion designer. As a descendant of his …