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Slain soldier in Ashaiman laid to rest

Soldier Imoro Sherrif was allegedly stabbed to death in Taifa, a suburb of Ashaiman. His remains have been laid to rest. It was a difficult morning as military personnel took their 21-year-old colleague to his final resting place, showing their human side. The 37 Military Hospital in Accra prepared the …

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Former Kotoko winger Joseph Amoako jailed in Sweden for rape

Ghanaian footballer Joseph Amoako, who currently resides in Sweden, has been found guilty of raping a 16-year-old girl and has been sentenced to two years in prison.The Asante Kotoko former footballer will also be banned from the Scandinavian country after serving his sentence. Amoako won’t be allowed to enter Sweden …

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Man battling for his life after mob attack

A man believed to be in his late 30s is in critical condition at the St. Francis Xavier Hospital in Assin Fosu since Wednesday, March 8, 2023, after he was attacked by some youth. The victim, identified as Yaw Osei, a native of Assin Adiembra in the Assin South District …

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Tanzania chides neighbours over forex reserve crisis

Tanzania’s president has said her country’s East African neighbours are facing a foreign currency reserve crisis. President Samia Suluhu Hassan said Tanzania had received requests to offer guarantees for their fuel imports. She made the remarks on Wednesday while discussing Tanzania’s economic footing. Quote Message: We have [foreign currency] reserves …

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UN extends sanctions against Sudan

The UN Security Council has extended sanctions and an arms embargo against Sudan by a year. The 15-member council voted to renew the mandate of the panel of experts charged with monitoring and implementing the sanctions and embargo until 12 March next year. Thirteen countries voted in favour of the …

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Scores injured as train crushes BRT bus carrying govt staff

An accident has occurred at the PWD area of Lagos state. Report indicate that a passenger train crushed a Lagos State Government staff bus around 7am on Thursday. An unspecified number of people have been reported dead and many injured. Spokesperson for the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, Taofiq Adebayo, …

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Chris Hughton rejects GFA’s 1-year contract offer for Black Stars job – Reports

Newly-appointed Black Stars coach, Chris Hughton has reportedly rejected a one-year contract offer by the Ghana Football Association, Original FM reports. According to the Accra-based station, Chris Hughton has been offered a one-year deal which he outrightly rejected. The report indicates that the former Brighton and Hove Albion coach is demanding a three-year deal as he believes …

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Major Ugandan highway declared safe after bomb scare

Ugandan police have declared the Entebbe Expressway safe after a bomb scare earlier Wednesday morning. “Update! Entebbe Expressway now open for public use,” the police tweeted after the bomb squad was sent to investigate an object suspected to be an explosive. Ugandans woke up to a terror scare on the …

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At least 100,000 flee Somaliland fighting to Ethiopia

The United Nations says about 100,000 people have fled into Ethiopia from the self-declared republic of Somaliland in the past month. Many others are internally displaced following fighting in the disputed city of Las Anod which has killed more than 200 people. The UN said the refugees have gathered in …

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Egypt: Two dead, 16 hurt in a train accident

A passenger train derailed Tuesday (Mar. 7) north of Cairo, killing at least 2 people and injuring a further 16, Egyptian authorities said. At least 20 ambulances were dispatched to the scene and the injured transferred to nearby hospitals. A ministry statement said “the injured were in a stable condition.” …

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Most stores at Makola to go online

Makola is an iconic landmark in the capital city of Ghana, Accra. It is the largest and most popular open-air market in the city, with hundreds of vendors offering everything from fresh produce to electronics and more. Recently, the majority of these stores have made the decision to go online, …

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Missing 17-year-old boy found hanging from tree

A 17-year-old boy identified as Elijah Akinrinlola has been found dead five days after he went missing in Ondo State. The deceased, who lived with his father Mr. Tope Akinrinlola, along College road, at Bagbe, Ondo West local government area, was found hanging from a tree in the agrarian community. A source, …

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