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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

January 3, 2024January 3, 2024

One Dead, 3 Escaped Drowning After Swimming In White Volta

A lady said to be in her late 20s has been confirmed dead by local authorities in the Kujose River of the White Volta Lake at Daboya in the Savannah Region. Three survivors, all females, who were with the deceased when

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