AFRICA

Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu called on Sunday for a suspension of protests against a cost of living crisis, saying this would create an opportunity for dialogue, his first public comments since frustrated citizens took to the streets last week. Amnesty International has said at least 13 people were killed in …

Kobina Tahiru Hammond, the Minister of Trade and Industry, has addressed payment concerns surrounding the lease of the Komenda Sugar Factory to West Africa Agro Limited, an Indian-based firm. According to him, Ghana will not pay the company but rather receive a yearly rent payment of over one million dollars. …

Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernández has issued an apology for the racist chants he and his teammates used for the France football team players. Fernandez acknowledged the hurtful nature of their actions and expressed remorse for the offensive behaviour. The Argentina national team’s celebrations after winning the Copa América included a …

The Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has told the running mate to the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh to adhere to the instruction of the flagbearer of the NPP, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia. Addressing a brief ceremony at Manhyia for the introduction of Dr. Opoku …

The Senate has called on the federal government to as a matter of urgency address the problem of hunger in the land caused by food insecurity which has created what it described as an emergency. According to the Senate, President Bola Tinubu led Federal government should take measures to fight …

The Anti-Finance Bill protests, mostly led by Generation Z (Gen Z) and human rights activists, started in Nairobi, Kenya on June 18 against government plans to raise $2.7 billion in additional taxes. Moments ago, activists Boniface Mwangi and Hanifa Farfasa tweeted that protesters should “go home”. “Go home. While it’s …

South African Industry Keeper, Phil Mphela suggests that SABC3 or Cardova Productions should replace Omuhle Gela who calls it a quit in the Tropika Islands of Treasure, with Khosi Twala or Yolanda Monyai. Phil recommends Big Brother Titans winner of Season I, Khosi Twala because of how she has proven …

News coming from Nigeria is that the Tribunal Court has blocked Multi-Choice’s attempt to hike DStv and Gotv subscription prices. The court ruled that Multi Choice must maintain the current subscription prices until further notice. This decision comes after a public outcry over the proposed price increase. A Competition and …

A visit to Nigeria is planned for Meghan Markle and Prince Harry in May, as the Duchess is rumoured to be avoiding a trip to the United Kingdom. It is confirmed that the couple will be jetting off to West Africa this spring together, as the Duchess of Sussex will …

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has underlined the spiritual guidance of the various religious bodies in the country as the source of his successful 25-year reign on the Golden Stool. “You have been with me from day one; your continued spiritual guidance has brought me this far”, he said. …