Elvis Anokye

Why crocodiles are considered sacred in the Burkina Faso community of Bazoule

Deep in the heart of Burkina Faso lies the small village of Bazoule, where an unusual bond between humans and crocodiles exists. One that started from the Herculean task of women trekking long distances in search of water. Oral history has it that humans and reptiles used to live poles …

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PHOTOS: Interesting facts about 8 of the oldest trees in Africa

  Africa is home to some of the oldest trees in the world, notably baobabs. This particular tree species on the continent is extremely large and predominant within Savannah regions. Aside from longevity, they are also among the largest and tallest trees in the world. Baobabs initially grow with one …

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OFFICIAL VIDEO: “Fakye” by Kay 9ice ft Adina Thembi [watch and subscribe]

Fast rising afrobeat sensation, Kay 9ice has released grand song titled “Fakye” with Ghana’s female vocalist Adina Thembi. The song was produced and mixed by keymix. Kay 9ice who is rising in music industry has collaborated with some top artistes  including Bisa K’dei, Sister Afia, Galaxy, Yaa Pono, Tsoobi Ryan …

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Five possible reasons the Minority’s rejection of ministerial nominees failed

The outcome of proceedings in Ghana’s parliament on Friday, March 24, 2023, has sent shockwaves through the political landscape, more so through the minority side of the House, after bid to reject six ministerial nominees of president Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo failed. The six nominees were eventually passed with National …

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‘Hotel Rwanda’ hero Rusesabagina to be released from prison

Paul Rusesabagina was sentenced to 25 years in prison on terrorism charges in September 2021. By Simon Wohlfahrt (AFP/File) Ailing “Hotel Rwanda” hero Paul Rusesabagina was set to be released after the government said on Friday it has commuted a 25-year jail sentence against the fiercely outspoken critic of President …

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France bans TikTok, WhatsApp, Netflix from state employees’ phones

The French government on Friday banned the installation and use of “recreational” applications including the Chinese social network TikTok and the American streaming platform Netflix on the work phones of the country’s 2.5 million state civil servants. According to French Minister of Public Service Stanislas Guerini, these applications present “risks …

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Online scams constitute largest number of scams in Ghana – EOCO boss

The Executive Director of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), COP Maame Yaa Tiwaa Addo-Danquah, has disclosed that online scams constitute the highest number of reported scams in the country. According to her, common among them are recruitment scams, investment scams, shopping scams, credit card frauds, and mobile money …

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Watch Asamoah Gyan give Antoine Semenyo attacking tips after Angola game

Former Black Stars captain Asamoah Gyan was spotted giving Antoine Semenyo tips after Ghana’s game against Angola in Kumasi yesterday. The AFC Bournemouth forward was a second-half substitute for Ghana in the Africa Cup of Nations tournament qualification match yesterday. He replaced Inaki Williams in the 69th minute. Late in …

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Hypertension, diabetes are leading causes of death in Accra

A review of causes of morbidities in the Greater Accra Region shows that hypertension and diabetes were the leading causes of death in the region in 2022. Data from the Non-Communicable Disease Control Programme of the Ghana Health Service (GHS) indicate that 138,425 persons, representing five percent of the population …

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We’ll bomb any country that arrests Putin over ICC warrant – Ex-Russian president

Former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev has cautioned that any country that arrests president Vladimir Putin would be subjected to bombings from the Russian state. His comments are linked to an International Criminal Court (ICC) issued an arrest warrant against Putin over the abduction of Ukrainian children. Yahoo News quoted Medvedev …

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