Frank Aboagye Jackson, Author at APMediaGH

January 27, 2025January 26, 2025

ACEPA: Walkouts No Longer Effective for Minority Caucus in Parliament

The African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA) has stressed that walkouts are an ineffective political strategy for the Minority caucus in Parliament. In an interview with Umaru Sanda Amadu on January 25, 2025, Dr. Rasheed Draman, Executive Director of ACEPA, discussed

January 27, 2025January 26, 2025

Man Arrested in Kenya for Carrying Wife’s Body Parts in Backpack

Nairobi, Kenya - Police in Kenya have arrested a man for carrying the mutilated body parts of his wife in a backpack. Officers apprehended 29-year-old John Kiama Wambua during a routine patrol in the Huruma district of Nairobi. Upon searching his

January 26, 2025January 26, 2025

13-Year-Old Boy Tragically Killed in Bawku Conflict

Bawku, Ghana - The town of Bawku has been plunged into mourning following the tragic killing of a 13-year-old boy in the Singnatinga-Possum enclave. The young victim, identified as Sherif, was killed while tending to livestock near the old cattle market.

January 26, 2025January 26, 2025

Chelsea Agree £11.9m Deal for Mamadou Sarr from Strasbourg

Chelsea have agreed to pay £11.9 million for 19-year-old French central defender Mamadou Sarr, who currently plays for their partner club, Strasbourg. The deal, which is set to be completed in the summer, marks the first permanent transfer from Strasbourg to

January 26, 2025January 26, 2025

Bagbin Confirms Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill Will Be Passed This Year

Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has expressed strong confidence that the Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill will be passed into law this year. Addressing the Ghanaian community in Côte d’Ivoire on January 21, 2025, Bagbin criticized former President Akufo-Addo for not assenting to the

January 26, 2025January 26, 2025

Trump Begins Deporting Undocumented Immigrants via Military Cargo Planes

In the first days of the new Trump administration, a sweeping crackdown on illegal immigration has begun, marked by hundreds of arrests and deportations. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed the detention of 538 undocumented immigrants, including a suspected terrorist

January 26, 2025January 26, 2025

Mahama Uses Official Presidential Jet for AU Talks in Kenya

Former President John Dramani Mahama has arrived in Nairobi, Kenya, to attend a High-Level Retreat on African Union (AU) Institutional Reforms. The retreat, taking place from January 27–28, is hosted by Kenyan President William Ruto, who serves as the AU Champion.

January 26, 2025January 26, 2025

Haruna Iddrisu Calls for Collective Action to Ensure Education for All

In a recent address, Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu underscored the importance of collective action in tackling barriers to education for marginalized groups in Ghana. He called on the government, the private sector, and local communities to collaborate in order to ensure

January 24, 2025January 24, 2025

John Jinapor Denies Plans to Sell ECG, Emphasizes Private Sector Involvement

Energy and Green Transition Minister, John Jinapor, has firmly rejected claims that the government plans to sell the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG). Addressing the matter during the inauguration of a seven-member technical committee, Mr. Jinapor clarified that the government's objective

January 24, 2025January 24, 2025

Gabon Sets Presidential Election for April 12, 2025, Amid Efforts to End Military Rule

Gabon is scheduled to hold presidential elections on April 12, 2025, marking a step towards ending the military rule that began with a coup in 2023. The announcement was made during a recent meeting of the country's council of ministers, which