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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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Bekwai MCE faces impeachment

The Assembly Members in Bekwai Municipal Assembly of Ashanti Region are seeking to impeach the Bekwai Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) , Hon. Kwaku Kyei Baffour. According to the Assembly Members, MCE’s actions in this municipal and administrative conduct on the technocrats pose a great danger to the development of the …

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The gesture by Cristiano Ronaldo that left Mane impressed

Bayern Munich forward, Sadio Mane was amazed when Al Nassr forward and football great Cristiano Ronaldo congratulated him after he completed his move to Bayern. Mane has a great personality that is admired by many and it appears Ronaldo is one of his admirers as the Portuguese said good things …

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The moment Akufo-Addo met Mahama at the 2023 SoNA

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo presented the 2023 State of the Nation’s Address (SoNA) on the floor of Parliament on Wednesday, March 8, 2023. One of the eye-catching moments at the SoNA was when Akufo-Addo met his predecessor, John Dramani Mahama. This will be the first time the two men have been seen in …

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Thousands of people attend ‘Kenkey Festival’ at Mantse Agbonaa

Thousands of Ghanaians on Saturday, March 4, attended the 2023 edition of The Kenkey Festival at Mantse Agbonaa, James Town – Accra. The event started at 10:00 AM with various kenkey vendors selling varieties of assorted kenkey dishes, drinks, and snacks which offered the attendees options to choose from. Several …

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8-month pregnant woman gang-raped by cattle herders

Two cattle herders have pleaded guilty to abducting and raping a woman after being arraigned before an area court in Gwagwalada in the FCT on Tuesday, March 7.   The Prosecutor, Dabo Yakubu, told the court that the defendants, Nuru Tukur (21) and Yusufa Haruna (29), on February 25, abducted …

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Suspected bus thief lynched at Asafo

A man believed to be in his mid-30s has been lynched at Asafo in Kumasi by a mob. The man was accused of attempting to steal one of the Grand Bird buses belonging to the VIP Transport company. GBC News gathered from the scene of the incident that happened at …

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NDC suspends all parliamentary campaign activities of sitting MPs

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has suspended, with immediate effect, all campaign activities by sitting Members of Parliament (MPs) till the end of the month – March 31, 2023. In a statement released by the party and signed by its National Secretary – Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, it indicated that following a meeting …

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‘I’m pregnant for Don Jazzy’ – Tiwa Savage reveals

Nigerian music mogul Don Jazzy, has reacted after his ex-Mavin Signee and Songstress, Tiwa Savage, stated that she was pregnant for him. The Mavin record Boss recently featured in Comedian Kiekie’s trending skit. In the video Don Jazzy played the role of a Casanova with many lovers and he was …

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