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January 4, 2024January 4, 2024

Iran Leader Vows Harsh Response To Deadly Bombings That Killed 84

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has vowed a "harsh response" to a bomb attack on crowds marking the anniversary of spymaster Qasem Soleimani's assassination by the US. The attack in Kerman in southern Iran killed 84 people and wounded many

January 4, 2024January 4, 2024

Oti Region: Another Man Shot Dead At Shiare By Unknown Assailant

Another man has been shot dead on his farm by an unknown assailant at Kromase, near Shiare in the Nkwanta South Municipality of the Oti Region.The deceased, identified as Papa Kente, was shot on Tuesday, January 2, 2023, on his farm

January 4, 2024January 4, 2024

District Level Elections: EC To Conduct Run-Off In Some Areas

The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced plans to conduct a run-off election in some twenty electoral areas for Assembly Members and forty-one electoral areas for unit commitee members where there were ties across the country. A statement issued by the Electoral Commission on

January 4, 2024January 4, 2024

24-Hour Economy: Mahama Promises Cheaper, Reliable Electricity, Tax Reliefs

The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has promised to reduce the cost of electricity tariffs and grant tax relief for businesses that decide to operate a 24-hour economic system. John Mahama believes businesses signing up for the 24-hour system will

January 4, 2024January 4, 2024

La Liga Leaders Real Madrid Gained A Hard-Fought Win Over Mallorca

La Liga leaders Real Madrid gained a hard-fought win over Mallorca thanks to Antonio Rudiger's late header. Mallorca hit the woodwork twice as Antonio Sanchez's header bounced off the underside of the crossbar on to the goalline, with Samu Costa also

January 4, 2024January 4, 2024

Akufo-Addo Swears In 3 Supreme Court Justices

President Akufo-Addo swore in three Supreme Court Justices on Wednesday, January 3. The newly sworn-in Justices are Henry Anthony Kwofie, Yaw Darko Asare, and Richard Adjei-Frimpong. In his congratulatory message, President Akufo-Addo charged the new Justices with upholding the 1992 constitution

January 4, 2024January 4, 2024

Nigerian Arrested In Ghana For US$7.5 Million Charity Scam

An eight-count federal grand jury indictment has been unsealed charging Olusegun Samson Adejorin, of Nigeria, for wire fraud, aggravated identity theft, and unauthorized access to a protected computer related to a US$7.5 million scheme to defraud two charitable organizations by impersonating

January 4, 2024January 4, 2024

Ugandan LGBTQ Rights Activist Stabbed In ‘Hate Crime’

A prominent LGBTQ rights activist in Uganda, Steven Kabuye, has been stabbed and seriously wounded by unknown assailants while he was on his way to work on Wednesday morning, his organisation has said. “He is in dire condition and we ask

January 4, 2024January 4, 2024

Sierra Leone Charges 12 For Failed Coup Attempt

Twelve people have been charged in Sierra Leone for their alleged role in November's failed coup attempt. They include former police and correctional officers as well as the former bodyguard of ex-President Ernest Bai Koroma. Mr Koroma is also a suspect

January 4, 2024January 4, 2024

Mbappe Says He Has Not Made Up Mind On Future

Paris St-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe says he has not made a decision about his future. The 25-year-old France captain's deal with the Ligue 1 champions runs out in the summer and he has been heavily linked with a move to Real