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January 15, 2024January 15, 2024

Mine Landslide Kills 22 People In Tanzania

Twenty-two people have died following a landslide at an illegal mine in northern Tanzania, officials said. The incident occurred at Ng’alita mine in Bariadi district, Simiyu region on Saturday, district commissioner Simon Simalenga said. It occurred after a group of people

January 15, 2024January 15, 2024

Tottenham Fight Back To Earn Draw At Manchester United

Tottenham came back from behind twice in a pulsating Premier League encounter to deny Manchester United a victory in front of new co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe. Ratcliffe, attending his first game since a proposed 25% purchase of his boyhood club was

January 15, 2024January 15, 2024

AFCON 2023: Black Stars Suffer Another Humiliating Opener

The Black Stars of Ghana suffered another disheartening start to their AFCON campaign, mirroring their disappointing 2021 performance. Their 2023 AFCON opener ended in a humiliating 1-2 defeat against underdogs Cape Verde on Sunday, 14 January 2024. Cape Verde seized the

January 14, 2024January 14, 2024

Cote D’Ivoire Beat Guinea – Bissau 2-0 In AFCON 2023 Opener

Seko Fofana’s stunning early goal set host Côte d’Ivoire on the way to a 2-0 win over Guinea-Bissau before a euphoric crowd as the Africa Cup of Nations kicked off on Saturday, January 13. Saudi-based Fofana scored within four minutes at

January 13, 2024January 13, 2024

We Now Feel The Police In Our Lives – Otumfuo Hails Dampare

The Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has commended the Inspector-General of Police Dr. George Akuffo Dampare for enhancing the outlook and public perception of the police service. According to Otumfuo, measures put in place by the IGP since he assumed office

January 13, 2024January 13, 2024

Ghana Gets Debt-Relief Terms, Enough For IMF’s US$600 Million

Ghana has received a draft term sheet on debt relief from its official creditors that is sufficient for the International Monetary Fund to disburse US$600 million to the country, Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta said. The term sheet from the Paris Club

January 13, 2024January 13, 2024

Health Alert: An Almost-Forgotten Disease Makes Resurgence In West Africa

severe forms of the disease and prevents people transmitting it to others. At least two doses of the vaccine are needed to achieve a significant level of protection. Unfortunately, long production times and back-orders mean that there is currently a shortage

January 13, 2024January 13, 2024

“We Have A Serious Problem If $19m Can Cause Load Shedding” – Jinapor

A Ranking Member on Parliament’s Mines and Energy Committee, John Abdulai Jinapor, has taken on the government over the recent power outages being experienced in parts of the country. Parts of Accra in particular have been experiencing erratic power cuts for

January 13, 2024January 13, 2024

NPP Primaries: Vote Against Asenso-Boakye Or I’ll Spill The Beans – Ken Agyapong Warns Delegates

The Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, has launched a fierce attack on the incumbent MP for the Bantama constituency, Mr Francis Asenso-Boakye, accusing him of corruption and urging delegates to vote him out in the upcoming New

January 12, 2024January 12, 2024

Interior Minister Renews Curfew Hours On Bawku; Warns Against Carrying Arms & Ammunitions

The Minister for the Interior, Ambrose Dery, has by Executive Instrument renewed the curfew hours imposed on Bawku Municipality and its environs in the Upper East Region. The new curfew hours start from 8:00 pm to 5:00 am effective today Friday, January 12, 2024. In a