AFRICA

Several members of Sudan’s transitional government have been arrested in their homes amid reports of a military coup. According to a BBC report sighted by GhanaWeb, Civilian PM, Abdallah Hamdok and at least four ministers were among those believed to have been detained by unidentified soldiers at their homes shortly before …

Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi came to power in a coup in 1969 before he was toppled in 2011. Although some argued that his leadership brought a lot of socio-economic reforms to the country, he was criticized by others for being a dictator who ruled with an iron fist. Ten years …

Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne has explicitly stated the fugitive Nigerian couple accused of being behind a Ponzi scheme that defrauded thousands of their customers out of around $53 million will be captured if they ever step foot in the Caribbean nation. Browne made those comments in response …

• The Ubuntu United Nations 2021 is starting on October 24 • The event brings together youth from 190 countries to engage in relevant issues of development for youth • Ghana is to be represented by four young men Four young Ghanaian have been selected to represent the country at …

A politcal pressure group, in the Southeast Nigeria, Youths For Progressive Alliance (YFPA), has hailed the emergence of Hon Acho Obioma, as the new Chairman of  the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Abia state. The group also commended leaders and members of the party for the peaceful conduct of the …

Former Ivorian President Laurent Gbagbo launched a new political party Saturday, October 17, formally breaking ties with those who ran his former party while he spent years facing war crimes charges at the International Criminal Court. Gbagbo, 76, who returned home in June after his acquittal was upheld, announced a …

The Vice President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, Bharrat Jagdeo is currently in Ghana for a three-day working visit. He arrived today Friday October 15. He was met by the Vice President of Ghana, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia. Amongst other objectives, Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo and his delegation are in …

Six out of every seven coronavirus cases are not being detected in Africa, the World Health Organization (WHO) says. It has made the calculation based on a formula that looks at recorded deaths and case fatality rates. So far only eight million Covid cases have been recorded but the WHO …

Authorities in Kenya apprehended a 31-year-old woman after she allegedly spiked drinks being consumed by three male county government officials. According to Nairobi News, the suspect, identified as Leah Mwenja, and her two other female friends, were spending time with the male officials at a restaurant when they spiked their …

One man wey confess to killing more dan 10 children for Kenya don escape from police cells for Nairobi. Masten Wanjala suppose to appear in court on Wednesday over di murders of at least 14 boys for di capital, and areas of eastern and western Kenya. Police say dem notice …