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AFCON 2023: Six fans die amid celebrations

The Guinean football federation (Feguifoot) and former star Pascal Feindouno have called for calm after supporters died back home celebrating the country’s first win at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations. Guinea beat The Gambia 1-0 in their second group game in Ivory Coast on Friday night, sparking widespread celebrations …

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Stampede kills at least 10 students in Cameroon

A tragedy of unprecedented scale struck this morning at the Lycée Bilingue d’Etoug-Ebe, located in the heart of the political capital. At least ten students died during a stampede Monday morning at the Lycée Bilingue d’Etoug-Ebe, located in the political capital Yaoundé. According to reports, the stampede was when students …

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Burna Boy to grace 2024 GRAMMYs stage

Nigerian singer Burna Boy, is set to perform at the 2024 GRAMMY Awards scheduled for Sunday, February 4, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, US. The announcement came from the Recording Academy on Monday, January 22, revealing that the ‘City Boy’ singer will share the prestigious Grammy stage with …

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Martha Ankomah surprises fans with first photos of adorable daughter

Ghanaian actress Martha Ankomah has sparked a buzz on social media by unveiling the first-ever photos of her charming daughter. The highly-regarded actress took to her social media platforms to share the delightful news, prompting an outpouring of love and excitement from her fans. The captivating images showcase the little …

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Government procures 12 modern trains from Poland

The Government of Ghana has acquired new trains for the country’s railway transportation system. The initial batch of 12 contemporary diesel powered trains is intended for operation on both regional and long-distance lines of Ghana Railways. It is anticipated to be delivered from Poland by the middle of the upcoming …

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Ghana invited to join implementation of Ukrainian Peace Formula

Ghana has been invited to join the implementation of the Ukrainian Peace Formula, a ten-point plan meant to bring the Russia-Ukraine war to an end. Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in a meeting with his Ghanaian counterpart, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, on the sidelines of the 2024 World Economic Forum (WEF), …

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NDC and NPP unite for Zongo peace ahead of 2024 elections

In the buildup to the 2024 general elections, both the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the New Patriotic Party (NPP) have jointly urged the Zongo communities to prioritize peace and unity. The emphasis from both political parties is on the significance of the Zongo people coming together, transcending political affiliations, …

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Bafana secure emphatic win over neighbours Namibia at Afcon

South Africa veteran Themba Zwane scored twice as they comfortably overcame neighbours Namibia 4-0 in their Africa Cup of Nations Group E clash on Sunday to boost their chances of progressing to the last-16. Zwane’s double at the Amadou Gon Coulibaly Stadium came after Percy Tau converted a 14th-minute penalty, …

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I’ve never hidden the source of my wealth – Nana Kwame Bediako

Ghanaian businessman Nana Kwame Bediako, popularly known as Cheddar has stated that he is not attempting to conceal the source of his wealth. The presidential aspirant clarified that he is a businessman with many successful ventures that have brought him financial success. According to him, his success was achieved through …

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Life sentence for man who killed his ex-girlfriend’s toddler

A Vaalbank man who went on a shooting spree in November 2020, targeting two of his ex-girlfriends and intentionally killing the toddler of one of the women, has been handed a life sentence. The man was sentenced in the Mpumalanga high court, sitting in Middelburg, on Thursday. Police said 44-year-old …

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Mahama speaks on killing of three in Bawku

I am deeply saddened and disturbed by recent developments in the Bawku municipality and the killing of three men, as confirmed by soldiers from the Ghana Armed Forces. While I recognise that our security services face the difficult task of securing peace in the Bawku area, the military must work …

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Bawku: Ghana Armed Forces dispute allegations of deliberate shooting

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) have rejected accusations that their officers intentionally fired upon innocent civilians in Bawku, resulting in three casualties. In a press release dated January 20, the GAF clarified that the incident occurred during a night foot patrol around Hasania School at Sabongari. According to the GAF …

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Traders at Keta Market lament excessive cost of eggs

Traders at the Keta market in the Volta region have lamented the excessive cost of egg prices due to the lack of poultry farms in the area. This, they said, was affecting their businesses due to the inadequate availability of eggs in the area, compelling them to buy from other …

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Oil palm products-smuggling on the rise

The Oil Palm Development Association of Ghana (OPDAG) has said incidents of oil palm products-smuggling into the country is intensifying despite several complaints made to designated authorities. President-OPDAG, Samuel Avaala, told B&FT that smugglers have been using unapproved routes while others take advantage of the ECOWAS Trade Liberalisation Scheme to …

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Daniel Amartey deletes all national team posts on social media

Ghanaian defender Daniel Amartey has created a stir by deleting all national team-related posts from his Instagram ahead of Ghana’s crucial Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) game against Mozambique. The move has sparked speculation about Amartey’s frustration with his lack of playing time during the tournament. Amartey, who plays as …

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Two gunmen attack bus carrying trainee nurses at Binduri

A bus carrying about 45 students of the Presbyterian Nurses Training College, Bawku, has been attacked by two gunmen on motorbikes near Binduri in the Upper East region. A number of students who were injured due to the attack have been rushed to the Bawku Presbyterian Hospital for treatment. This …

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12 tiny signs you’re suffering from extreme burnout

Are you experiencing signs of burnout, or just feel like you’re not doing as well as you should? The world has been a heavy and challenging place recently for all of us. Increased demands to cope while existing in a global pandemic have become complicated by politics, racial tensions, and …

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