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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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

The Ayawaso East Municipal Assembly (AEMA) has reportedly demolished over 200 structures in the municipality near the National Mosque at Kawukudi. With the help of the Ghana Police Service, the assembly carried out the demolishing exercise to clear illegal structures on the land between the National Vocational Training Institute (NVTI) and …

Budding artiste, Kweku Flick, has finally fulfilled his wish of meeting talented Ghanaian footballer, Mohammed Kudus and record holder Asamoah Gyan. After clenching a last-minute win against Angola at the Baba Yara Sports stadium, the Black Stars players gathered at their resort to celebrate their victory. It was there Kweku …

Tuberculosis (TB) is growing at an alarming rate in Ghana in spite of awareness and treatment options in health facilities. According to reports, Korle Bu Teaching Hospital alone records 15 TB cases a day and 30 people die of the disease every month. Principal Nursing Officer at the Chest Unit …

Drama unfolded in Sunyani in the early hours of Thursday, when some irate youth forced an alleged thief of a tipper truck tyre to push it for hours in the capital. The suspect, believed to be in his 30s, and might have stolen the tyre from a vulcanizing shop, near …

The Upper East Regional Minister Stephen Yakubu has disclosed that two basic school pupils in the region have tested positive for Covid-19. The pupils he noted are currently under quarantined at the Upper East Regional Hospital while contact tracing is ongoing. Failing to disclose the identity of pupils, the Minister, …

A New Pariotic Party (NPP) presidential hopeful, Kennedy Agyapong, has slammed the Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo government over its decision to ban the importation of used cars into Ghana. Ken Agyapong said that the decision by the government is totally wrong and was not well thought off. Speaking at an event …

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has warned the public against the use of two eyedrop products Ezricare Artificial Tears and Delsam Pharma’s Artificial Tears. The directive, according to the authority, is due to the deadly effect of the products in the United States. In a public notice, FDA said the US …

The US and Canada have reached a deal to reject asylum seekers at unofficial border crossings, officials say. US President Joe Biden and Canadian PM Justin Trudeau will announce the pact on Friday during Mr Biden’s visit to Ottawa. The accord is expected to allow officials on both sides of …

  A year after his wedding, GhanaWeb does a throwback to the colourful ceremony which saw Kojo Jones’ ‘treasure’ become a topic for discussion. Read the story as published on March 24, 2022, below. On March 22, 2022, Ghanaian real estate mogul and CEO of Empire Domus, Emmanuel Kojo Jones, …

The Founder and CEO of the Rafarazzi African Couture Mr Rafael Mensah has confirmed that his outfit will sponsor the upcoming 2023 Ghana Music Awards in the United States of America. Mr. Mensah who is currently in the United Kingdom for creative inspiration and also to create distribution channels for …

Antoine Semenyo scored late in the game to help the Black Stars beat Angola 1-0 at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Thursday in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Thomas Partey, Kamaldeen Sulemana and Antoine Semenyo were in their best form as Ghana secured that hard fought win. So with …

A dietician at the Meridian Medical Centre, Forzia Baidoo has cautioned Ghanaians against the consumption of putrefied fish, known in the Akan parlance as momoni, kako or koobi. Momoni, literary translated as “stinking fish” is any fish left to start fermenting in tropical heat for 6–10 hours, then salted for 1–2 …

Managing Director of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) Samuel Dubik Masubir Mahama has indicated that the upsurge in the use of electrical gadgets is having a heavy toll on Ghanaians as this comes with increased use of power at a higher cost. “We have enough power but we as …

Ghanaian musician and social activist, Wanlov, has touched on his own experiences and beliefs regarding the issue of LGBTQ+. Speaking with GhanaWeb’s Doreen Abanema Abayaa on the Talkertainment show, one topic that came up during the interview was Wanlov sharing his thoughts on his daughter’s infatuation with another girl. According …

Ghana resumes their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers with a round three tie against Angola at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on March 23, 2023. The Black Stars welcome the Black Antelopes in with hopes of extending their unbeaten run in the qualifiers. Angola, just like Ghana, are unbeaten …

The United States has warned of possible economic sanctions if Uganda’s anti-Lesbians, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (LGBTQ+) legislation is signed into law. The United Nations and the United States led calls Wednesday (March 22) for Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni to reject what they have labelled an “appalling” anti-gay bill. “We …

Cristiano Ronaldo has insisted that he is a better man after going through a ‘bad phase’ of his career during his second spell at Manchester United.     Ronaldo had an authorised and explosive TV interview with Piers Morgan, in which he attacked the club and its treatment of him …

A popular Nigerian politician; Ike Ekweremadu, has been convicted together with his wife and a doctor for engaging in organ trafficking. The 60-year-old former deputy president of the Nigerian senate, his wife; 56, and the said doctor; Dr. Obinna Obeta; 51, are said to have conspired to facilitate the travel …

Ghana’s Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture (in charge of Crops), Mr. Yaw Addo Frimpong, has urged investors in the Thailand rice value chain to come and invest in Ghana.   He said such an investment will mutually benefit both Thailand and Ghana, adding that the former has the experience …