Africa East Africa World 

Tributes pour in for former Kenyan President Kibaki

– – Kenyans are paying tribute to their former president, Mwai Kibaki, who died at the age of 90. The election of President Kibaki in 2002 ended 40 years of one-party rule since independence. Mr Kibaki was noted for his liberal reforms, which revived Kenya’s ailing economy, however he was accused of not doing enough to tackle rampant corruption. His 2007 re-election also sparked… Read More
Africa Sports World 

Manchester United appoint Erik ten Hag as manager

– – Manchester United have confirmed the appointment of Erik ten Hag as their new first-team manager. The 52-year-old Dutchman had been in charge of Ajax since 2017. Erik ten Hag has been appointed from the end of this season until June 2025, with the option to extend for a further year. Manchester United said that the appointment is subject… Read More
Africa China East Africa Rwanda World 

Rwandan court jails Chinese man for beating men tied on tree

– – A Chinese man has been jailed for twenty years for beating his employees while they were tied to a tree in Rwanda. Sun Shujun was sentenced by a Rwandan court after he was put on trial for torture for his action which was captured on video. He was arrested after the video of his action went viral. A… Read More
Africa Business Featured Russia World 

Russia parries off Ukraine invasion blame for global economic crisis

– – The Russian government has rejected recent news reporting with the narrative that its invasion of Ukraine has led to a global economic crisis. Russia is currently engaged in a war with Ukraine, a move that has led to several sanctions being placed on the Eastern European super power. The International Monetary Fund has said that the economic damage… Read More
Africa Ghana West Africa World 

Ghanaians mourn lady stabbed to death by her brother after fight over chores

– – Ghanaians have been reacting with shock over news that a man stabbed her own sister to death after a fight over who should perform a particular chores. Police in Evanston in the state of Illinois said they have charged 26-year-old brother of Karen Aphour with first degree murder. Karen Aphour, 30, a former Ghanaian civil servant, died in… Read More
Africa East Africa Rwanda World 

Rwanda’s decision to take in UK asylum seekers criticized

Per the scheme agreed on between the UK and Rwanda, single men arriving in the UK illegally in small boats or lorries will be sent to Rwanda for resettlement. Such people who arrived in the UK by 1 January may be sent to Rwanda, where their asylum claims will be processed. Details of the scheme explained that such deportees will… Read More
Africa East Africa World 

Kenya deports French oil firm CEO over fuel shortages

– – The Kenyan government has deported Christian Bergeron, the chief executive of Rubis Energy Kenya – a subsidiary of France-based Rubis Group. It follows the cancellation of the work permit of the CEO of one of the biggest oil marketers in Kenya over a fuel shortage. The energy regulator has accused some oil marketers of withholding the supply of… Read More
Africa World 

Top Gospel Songs to listen to this Easter

– – The Easter break is here! Aside from spending part of this upcoming long weekend in church, many Ghanaians will be enjoying the four-day break  with family and loved ones, catching up, making merry, and getting involved in charity work and events. We’ve compiled a list of the top 100 Gospel songs played on Spotify in Ghana over the… Read More
Africa South Africa Southern Africa World 

South Africa: Over 250 people killed in deadly floods

– – At least 250 people have been killed in deadly floods that have caused havoc in the coastal areas South Africa‘s port city of Durban in the KwaZulu-Natal province. Officials had earlier estimated that at least 59 people had died but the death toll has now jumped to over 250. Nomagugu Simelane, KwaZulu-Natal’s health minister, told local news outlets… Read More
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