AFRICA

Christian Methodist SHS students attack teachers during WASSCE exam

The 2024 West Africa Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) took a violent turn at Christian Methodist Senior High School (CHRIMETO) in New-Aplaku, Greater Accra Region.

The 2024 West Africa Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) took a violent turn at Christian Methodist Senior High School (CHRIMETO) in New-Aplaku, Greater Accra Region. A group of candidates, primarily from the Visual Arts program, erupted in anger after what they perceived as overly strict invigilation during their Integrated Science …

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Stay away! Tanzanian president Samia warns foreign envoys on abductions

Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan issued a strong warning to foreign diplomats on Tuesday, cautioning them against “interfering” in the country’s internal matters.

Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan issued a strong warning to foreign diplomats on Tuesday, cautioning them against “interfering” in the country’s internal matters. This comes amid accusations that Tanzania’s state security agencies are behind a series of abductions and killings of opposition figures, as the nation gears up for local …

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Liberia extradites Guinea’s fugitive involved in stadium massacre

Guinea’s most wanted fugitive, a former high-ranking military officer who escaped from prison last November, has been extradited from Liberia along with his son, according to officials.

Guinea’s most wanted fugitive, a former high-ranking military officer who escaped from prison last November, has been extradited from Liberia along with his son, according to officials. Ex-Colonel Claude Pivi, who had been convicted in absentia for his involvement in the 2009 stadium massacre of opposition supporters in Conakry, will …

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Travelers left stranded at Kenya’s major airport due to staff protest

Hundreds of travelers were left stranded at Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) as airport staff staged a protest against the proposed lease of the airport to India’s Adani Group. The industrial action, which involved workers deliberately slowing down operations, caused widespread flight delays and cancellations on Wednesday. The aviation …

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Slavery still exists in different forms — Most Rev. Mathew Gyamfi

The President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference, Most Rev. Mathew Kwasi Gyamfi, has said that there are still push factors fuelling slavery under different names in the world today.

The President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference, Most Rev. Mathew Gyamfi Akwasi, has said that there are still push factors fuelling slavery under different names in the world today. He mentioned economic slavery and brain drain where skilled people were leaving their countries in droves for greener pastures abroad as …

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Ghanaian Academician Revolutionizes Maths Education in USA: Prof. Yarhands Dissou Arthur Shares Groundbreaking Research on Unlocking Student Motivation

Prof. Yarhands Dissou Arthur of the Akenten Appiah-Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development (AAMUSTED) in Ghana, has shared innovative research on the impact of mathematical history on student motivation in learning mathematics. In a captivating presentation at Arizona State University (ASU) in USA, the Ghanaian Academician in a …

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Using IT To Fight Galamsey:A Sustainable Approach

For many years, Ghana has been beset by the illicit mining problem known as galamsey, which has resulted in financial losses, health risks, and environmental damage. Information Technology (IT) presents a revolutionary answer to the limited success of old techniques of battling galamsey. The use of IT to prevent galamsey …

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NAPO’s Blasphemous Claim: Biblical Truths That Expose His Ignorance

During a recent campaign rally, NPP’s presidential running mate, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, made a startling claim that reveals his profound ignorance about God’s nature. In an attempt to discredit the NDC’s proposed 24-Hour Economy Policy, he stated that even God, who created the world, sleeps at night, implying that …

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Youth Agenda Stands Out in Upcoming Africa Food Systems Forum

Naftali Dickson   The writer, Naftali Dickson, is the head of Thematic Platforms and Innovation Programs at the Africa Food Systems Forum Every year, between 10 million and 12 million young people enter the labour market in Africa, but only 3 million manage to secure jobs. As a result, more …

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Bishop Bowers School Set To Launch 50th Anniversary   

Matilda Quist, the headmistress of Bishop Bowers School Bishop Bowers School is poised to celebrate a momentous milestone with the launch of its Golden Jubilee Anniversary on September 28, 2024, at the school’s Primary Compound in Lartebiokorshie in Accra.   Themed “50 Years of Holistic Catholic Education; the story of …

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