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The US has officially determined that the events leading to the overthrow of the Burkinabe President Christian Roch Marc Kabore constituted a military coup. The State Department subsequently announced that it is freezing nearly $160m in foreign aid to the West African country. Kabore was deposed in late January in …

The Accra High Court has ordered the Police to protect and assist the Osu Kinka We Dzasetse and Elders and Councilors of the Osu Stool to perform the final funeral rites of the late Chief of Osu, Nii Okwei Kinka Dowuona VI. The Order from the court dated 18th February, 2022 …

Tema East Constituency executive member of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr. Stephen Ashitey Adjei, has served as a resounding reminder that the NDC is not the private property of its 2020 presidential candidate, John Mahama. In his latest write-up, Mr. Ashitey Adjei, who is popularly called Moshake, therefore demands …

In today’s edition, we show you 20 African musicians who are the richest on the continent for the year 2022. If you look at the net worth of famous African musicians, you’ll notice that vocalists of African heritage are on par with their international musicians. Who is the richest musician …

A controversial Ethiopian dam on the Blue Nile river began generating electricity for the first time on Sunday, according to state TV. The $4.2bn (£3.8bn) dam, located in the western Benishangul-Gumuz region, has been a source of contention between Ethiopia, Egypt and Sudan since its construction started in 2011. Sudan …

A leading Nigerian artist tells writer Molara Woods why his new installation at London’s St Paul’s Cathedral is important, as the world-famous building re-evaluates its memorials to historical figures including the admiral who led the campaign that resulted in the looting of the Kingdom of Benin. Spotlights pick out the …

The Majority Leader in Parliament, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, has denied assertions that it was his wife who ordered the controversial E-Levy cake for his birthday bash. Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu said his wife presented a different cake which was used prior to the arrival of the E-Levy cake. “My wife was not the one who …

The Super Clash between Accra Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko comes off on Sunday, February 20, 2002. The Ghana Premier League fixture between the two most successful clubs is the biggest on the calendar. Today’s encounter promises to be an epic one as Kotoko look to end their excellent first round with …

Queen Elizabeth has tested positive for coronavirus, Buckingham Palace has said. The palace said the monarch is experiencing “mild cold-like symptoms” but expects to continue “light duties” at Windsor over the coming week. “She will continue to receive medical attention and will follow all the appropriate guidelines,” the palace said …

There was chaos at the Kade Constituency office of the ruling New Patriotic Party in the Eastern region over alleged hoarding of polling station forms. Scores of party members hoping to contest the polling station election became stranded at the party’s office Saturday after they were denied access to the …

Some residents of Sawla in the Kalba District of the Savanna Region on Saturday, February 19, 2022 discovered the kneeless body of a man, buried on a football pitch. The corpse, which is yet to be identified, was found by local authorities. It was buried with the head exposed near …

A man believed to be a fan of Asante Kotoko was reportedly caught at about 2:00 am at the Accra Sports Stadium in an attempt to plant juju [Black magic] ahead of Sunday’s game. According to reports, some Accra Hearts of Oak fans who were also at the stadium got hold of the …

Ghana Premier League legend, Charles Taylor, has revealed that Hearts of Oak star man, Sulley Muntari would be a thorn in the flesh for Asante Kotoko in their duel on February 20, 2022, at the Accra Sports Stadium. Speaking in an exclusive interview with GhanaWeb, Charles Taylor disclosed that he …

The Bono regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwame Baffoe, has taken a hard-hitting, nasty swipe at Kwame A Plus, for the latter’s earlier comments on him. The musician turned political analyst, A Plus, had posted on Facebook, “Listen to what Abronye said about John Mahama. “This is what …

The Ashanti Empire now known as the Ashanti Region boasts of producing 3 queens who are celebrated globally for their achievements in the fight against slave trade. They are Queen Yaa Asantewaa, Queen Nanny of Maroon, and Queen Abla Pokou of Baoule Kingdom. GhanaWeb today highlights Queen Nanny of Maroon, …

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has reported the death of two persons who died after fire swept through the Railway Line, a slum near the Kwame Nkrumah Circle in Accra. According to a statement by the GNFS, the two were caught up in the fire in a wooden structure. …

Logistics Manager of Davido Music Worldwide, Israel, has been involved in a ghastly accident Thursday noon. Israel was driving the N8.2million Toyota Venza car Davido gifted him barely two weeks ago for his dedication and loyalty to the camp and for being the longest-serving staff. During his first drive of …

The Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, expressed optimism that the E-levy policy will be approved but, in the event, it does not go through, he said, the government will turn to the petroleum sector for revenue. According to him, he is still surprised at the dissenting voices in relation to the proposed …

Deputy Education Minister, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, has refuted assertions by the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) that the Ministry of Education, has advertised for recruitment of Headmasters for STEM Schools. In a statement expressing disappointment with the union, the Deputy Minister urged NAGRAT to verify its information on the …

Johannesburg police who witnessed a hijacking and kidnapping in the streets of Kensington on Saturday sped after the vehicle, fired shots at the perpetrators and rescued the two  victims. JMPD spokesperson Xolani Fihla said three suspects now out on bail and wanted  for hijackings and armed robberies in the Jeppe …

Samia Suluhu Hassan has been in Tanzania’s political space for over two decades now, presently she is President of the East African nation. As a Muslim, she is always pictured with her veil as she undertakes her mandate of running the country of over 40 million. Soon after then Vice-President …

There is a perception that politicians belonging to ruling parties have often gotten away with offences that will land opponents or critics of the government in trouble. The number of times that pro-government politicians have been arrested or detained may be far and in between with the police almost always …

Liverpool forward Sadio Mane reportedly told the Merseyside club not to hold a special ceremony to celebrate his African Cup of Nations, AFCON, win. According to the UK Mirror, Mane put in a special request to Liverpool not to make any reference of him and Senegal lifting the AFCON after …

Nigerian actor, Jerry Amilo, has recounted how he resurrected after being pronounced dead and kept in the mortuary for a period of three days. Explaining how he ended up in a morgue, Amilo said he was returning to Lagos from a business meeting at Ibadan when the front tire of …

Liverpool staged a second-half comeback against a resilient Norwich side to keep their Premier League title hopes alive with an eighth successive win in all competitions. The Reds had threatened the Norwich goal countless times but they were stunned into emergency action moments after the interval when Milot Rashica’s deflected …