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January 3, 2024January 3, 2024

Twin Bomb Blasts Near Iran General Qasem Soleimani’s Tomb Kill 73 – State TV

At least 73 people have been killed by two bomb explosions near the tomb of Iranian general Qasem Soleimani on the fourth anniversary of his assassination by the US, Iran's state media report. State broadcaster Irib said another 171 people were

January 3, 2024January 3, 2024

Black Stars Arrive In Kumasi For Camping Ahead Of AFCON 2023

Black Stars have arrived in Kumasi to begin residential camping in preparation for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The team had initially planned to camp in Johannesburg, South Africa, but due to public outcry over the location of the

January 3, 2024January 3, 2024

Jadon Sancho: Manchester United Winger Might Rejoin Borussia Dortmund On Loan

Manchester United outcast Jadon Sancho might return to Borussia Dortmund on loan this month. Sancho refused to apologise to Erik ten Hag for a social media post after the manager said his omission from September's defeat at Arsenal was related to his performance

January 3, 2024January 3, 2024

Ghana’s Inflation On Course To Outperform IMF’s Target For End-2023 – Report

Ghana’s year-on-year inflation is firmly on course to outperform the International Monetary Fund (IMF) target for end-2023 inflation, IC Research has stated. It pointed out that the November 2023 inflation (26.4%) print pulls headline inflation symmetrically within the 27.4% inner band

January 3, 2024January 3, 2024

EU Announces Additional €32m To Boost Domestic Vaccine Manufacturing Capacity

The European Union has announced an additional €32million toward strengthening the country’s ability to manufacture vaccines. The initiative, known as the ‘special measure’, aims at creating an enabling environment and thriving ecosystem to produce a skilled workforce for the domestic vaccine-production sector,

January 3, 2024January 3, 2024

Morocco Seizes 1.4 Tonnes Of Cocaine Concealed As Bananas

Police in Morocco have seized 1.488 tonnes (3,280lb) of cocaine in a joint operation with Spanish security forces. The cocaine was found concealed in banana boxes inside a shipping container that was aboard a vessel originating from South America and headed to Turkey. The seizure was

January 3, 2024January 3, 2024

Achieving Gender Equality Requires Amendment Of Laws And Policies – World Bank

The World Bank (WB) has said that gender equality is an urgent imperative hence should be achieved. The Bank explained that the world is experiencing an unprecedented set of crises with disproportionately negative impacts on women, girls, sexual and gender minorities,

January 3, 2024January 3, 2024

Ashanti Region: Police On Manhunt For Killers Of 21-Year-Old Woman

Police in the Ashanti Region are on the hunt for the perpetrators responsible for the fatal shooting of a 21-year-old woman who attended a 31st Night Church Service. The tragic incident occurred when a tricycle rider picked up Lydia Ayampali along with two other passengers in

January 3, 2024January 3, 2024

The Life Span Of A Footballer Is Very Short – Baba Rahman On Why He Opt Out Of Black Stars Squad

Ghana defender, Baba Rahman has explained his decision to pull out of Ghana’s National Team, Black Stars squad for the upcoming 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament in Ivory Coast. Baba Rahman was initially named in Black Stars 55-man provisional

January 3, 2024January 3, 2024

Hamas Deputy Leader Saleh al-Arouri Killed In Beirut Blast

Israel has insisted the assassination of a Hamas leader in Beirut was not an attack on Lebanon, as its enemies warned of "punishment" for his death. An Israeli spokesman said Saleh al-Arouri had died in a "surgical strike against the Hamas