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January 8, 2024January 8, 2024

Ousman Sonko: Gambian Ex-Minister Goes On Trial In Switzerland For Murder

A Gambian former interior minister has gone on trial in Switzerland, charged with crimes against humanity. Ousman Sonko fled there in 2016, shortly before Gambian President Yahya Jammeh, accused of heading a repressive regime, lost power. Mr Sonko, 54, was arrested

January 8, 2024January 8, 2024

Let Auditor-General Audit Controversial GRA, SML Deal– OccupyGhana

OccupyGhana, a political pressure group, has called on President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to allow the Auditor-General to audit the controversial contract between the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and Strategic Mobilisation Limited (SML). The has also requested the revocation of the

January 8, 2024January 8, 2024

Cedi To Depreciate 8.4% To Dollar In 2024; Mid-Dollar Rate To Hover At ¢13.10 – Report

The Ghana cedi is expected to lose about 8.4% in value to the US dollar in the retail market in 2024, IC Research has stated. It foresees the mid-dollar rate to the cedi at ¢13.10. The expected depreciation of the cedi

January 8, 2024January 8, 2024

Two Brothers Arrested In Connection With Assassination Attempt On Chief

Two brothers have been arrested following an assassination attempt on the newly installed chief of Gomoa Amoanda, Nana Osuapem Kwabudu III and seven elders. The suspects have been identified as Kwame Baah and Kojo Ewudzi, members of the Gomoa Amoanda Royal

January 8, 2024January 8, 2024

Akufo-Addo: Let’s Embrace Basic Values Of Constitution

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has encouraged Ghanaians to continue to embrace the basic values of the Constitution. He urged the citizens to uphold the principles of democratic accountability and respect for the rule of law, human rights and individual liberty

January 8, 2024January 8, 2024

TB Joshua: Megachurch Leader Raped And Tortured Worshippers, BBC Finds

Evidence of widespread abuse and torture by the founder of one of the world’s biggest Christian evangelical churches has been uncovered by the BBC. Dozens of ex-Synagogue Church of all Nations members – five British – allege atrocities, including rape and

January 8, 2024January 8, 2024

SpaceX illegally Fired Workers, U.S. Labor Agency Says

Rocket and satellite maker SpaceX was accused on Wednesday (4 January) by a U.S. labor agency of unlawfully firing eight employees for circulating a letter calling founder and CEO Elon Musk a “distraction and embarrassment.” A regional official with the National

January 8, 2024January 8, 2024

Over 350 Guinness World Records Applications Received From Ghana Since July 2023

Guinness World Records has received over 350 applications from Ghana since July 2023. According to Guinness World Record’s Alina Polianskaya, a total of 355 applications have been received from individuals in Ghana alone. Again, out of 355, GWR received 251 applications

January 8, 2024January 8, 2024

All You Need To Know About The CAF Africa Cup Of Nations 2023

The Confederation of African Football’s (CAF’s) highly anticipated African Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2023 is set to kick off on January 13 in the Ivory Coast, where the continent’s biggest stars are expected to shine after an impressive showing for their

January 8, 2024January 8, 2024

Japan Earthquake Death Toll Rises To 161

The death toll from Japan's devastating New Year's Day earthquake has risen from to more than 160, authorities say. Efforts are continuing to find more than 100 people who remain missing a week later. But bad weather is hampering rescuers- with