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January 26, 2024January 26, 2024

APD 2024: Africa Is Poised To Lead The World By 2050 – Julius Mwale

Kenyan businessman and founder of Mwale Medical and Technology City (MMTC), Julius Mwale has said Africa is poised to lead the world by 2050. Mwale is the primary investor behind MMTC, a US$2billion community-owned sustainable metropolis in Kenya, which has already expanded into 12 African

January 26, 2024January 26, 2024

Maurice Ampaw Declines Manhyia Palace’s Summons Over Alleged Insults

Private Legal Practitioner, Maurice Ampaw, has opted not to attend the invitation extended by the Kumasi Traditional Council, following allegations of making derogatory remarks against the Asantehene. Alongside the New Patriotic Party (NPP) leadership, Mr Ampaw had been given a one-week

January 26, 2024January 26, 2024

Two Jailed 90 Years For Robbing And Raping Woman

Two persons who robbed and raped a married woman at gunpoint at Oyibi during a robbery operation have been sentenced to 45 years imprisonment each by an Adentan Circuit Court. The convicts, both electricians, are Kelvin Logan Lonny Bless, 28, and Eric

January 25, 2024January 25, 2024

‘Please Pray with Us’: Parents of Infant Facing Heart Transplant Complications Make Urgent Plea

The parents of a seven-week-old infant fighting for his life after receiving a heart transplant are requesting more urgent prayers. Augustus Elliott Joubert, better known on social media as Gus, received a new heart just 11 days after being put on

January 25, 2024January 25, 2024

Jehovah ’s Witness Sues Country For Receiving Life-Saving Blood Transfusion Against Her Will

A Jehovah's Witness has taken the country of Spain to the European Court of Human Rights for administering her a blood transfusion during surgery against her will. Rosa Edelmira Pindo Mulla, an Ecuadorian woman living in Spain, claims to be a

January 25, 2024January 25, 2024

“Burkina Faso Army Strikes Killed Dozens Of Civilians”, Says HRW

International watchdog Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Thursday accused the Burkina Faso army of killing at least 60 civilians in drone strikes which the government said targeted armed groups. The deaths occurred in three military drone strikes since August, two at

January 25, 2024January 25, 2024

Man Remanded For Allegedly Robbing 2 Victims At Gun Point

The Accra Circuit Court has remanded in police custody a 27-year-old mason, for allegedly robbing two people of their mobile phones and money, at gun point. Victor Amidon, a Nigerian, charged with two counts of robbery, pleaded not guilty, saying he

January 25, 2024January 25, 2024

OSP Drops All Cases Against Cecilia Dapaah, Ordered To Return Seized Assets

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has dropped the two cases it is prosecuting against former Minister for Sanitation and Water Resources, Cecilia Dapaah before a High Court in Accra. The Office had filed a repeat application for confirmation of

January 25, 2024January 25, 2024

Six Persons Including 3 Soldiers Found Guilty Of High Treason

Six persons including three soldiers have been found guilty of high treason by the Accra High Court for plotting to overthrow the government. Donya Kafui, aka Ezor (a blacksmith) and Bright Alan Debrah Ofosu (a fleet manager), were found guilty of

January 25, 2024January 25, 2024

The British and Victoria & Albert Museums To Return Asante Objects After 150 Years

In a dramatic development, two of the world’s leading museums connected to the colonial past, The British Museum and the Victoria& Albert Museum in London, have agreed to return some looted objects of silver and gold from the Asante court palace