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December 1, 2023December 1, 2023

Israeli Air Strikes Pound Gaza As Truce With Hamas Ends

Heavy fighting has broken out across the Gaza Strip, as the Israeli military resumed combat operations against Hamas after efforts to extend the truce failed. The resumption of hostilities came at about 7am local time (05:00 GMT) on Friday, as the

December 1, 2023December 1, 2023

Forget About Retirement – Coach Tells Messi

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has encouraged Lionel Messi to continue playing for “as long as he can.” Messi, 36, who recently completed his first season with MLS side Inter Miami CF, has not given an indication as to when he will

December 1, 2023December 1, 2023

Action Framework For Cyber Resilient Development Launched

The first Global Conference on Cyber Capacity Building (GC3B), commenced in Accra yesterday with the launch of an action framework on cyber resilience development. Named the ‘Accra Call’, the international action framework expresses governments and organizations’ willingness to voluntarily promote, pursue

December 1, 2023December 1, 2023

A 70-Year-Old Woman Gives Birth To Twins

A 70-year-old Ugandan woman has just had twins after becoming pregnant through IVF treatment, becoming the oldest woman in Africa to give birth, according to the hospital where she had the babies. The Women’s Hospital International and Fertility Centre in the

December 1, 2023December 1, 2023

39th National Farmers’ Day Celebration Kicks Off In Tarkwa

Today is National Farmers’ Day. The theme for this year’s celebration is ‘Delivering smart solutions for sustainable food security and resilience’. The 39th edition will be held at the University of Mines and Technology (UMaT), Tarkwa in the Western Region. It is

November 30, 2023November 30, 2023

Israel And Hamas Agree To Last-Minute Cease-Fire Extension Of 24 Hours

Israel and Hamas agreed to extend their cease-fire by at least a further 24 hours just minutes before the fragile truce hit its deadline. The six-day pause in fighting so far has seen almost 100 hostages released from Hamas’ captivity in

November 30, 2023November 30, 2023

Bukom Banku Announces Retirement From Boxing

Ghanaian boxer, Braimah Kamoko, popularly known as Bukom Banku, has officially announced his retirement from the sport. The 43-year-old confirmed he is ending his career after long months of not fighting professionally. Bukom Banku rose to fame in 1999 when he

November 30, 2023November 30, 2023

Ghana Needs An Economic Development Plan – Nana Yaa Jantuah

The General Secretary of the Convention People's Party (CPP), Nana Yaa Jantuah, has called for the establishment of a national economic development plan to guide political parties in their governance strategies. Speaking on Wednesday, Madam Jantuah said the current practice of

November 30, 2023November 30, 2023

Former US Secretary Of State Henry Kissinger Dies Aged 100

Former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, who played a pivotal and polarising role in US foreign policy during the Cold War, has died at the age of 100. He served as America's top diplomat and national security adviser during the Nixon

November 30, 2023November 30, 2023

Abedi Pele’s Nania FC Stun Hearts Of Oak In FA Cup Round of 64

Nania FC, a lower division side owned by Ghanaian football legend Abedi Ayew Pele, pulled off a major upset in the MTN FA Cup by eliminating powerhouse club Hearts of Oak in the round of 64. Despite being the underdogs, Nania held their own against Hearts, playing them to