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August 22, 2024August 22, 2024

Election 2024: Address NDC Concerns On Peace Pact – MFWA

The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) has emphasised the need for authorities to address concerns raised by political parties before signing a peace pact. This follows the National Democratic Congress (NDC) decision to withhold commitment to any peace pact until

August 22, 2024August 22, 2024

Election 2024: IEA Inaugurates Presidential Debate Committee

The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has inaugurated a 9-member presidential debate committee to engage political parties as the 2024 general elections approach. The institute previously announced plans to host presidential and vice-presidential debates in October and November, respectively. The committee

August 22, 2024August 22, 2024

Police Clash With Protesters Over Indonesia Law Change

Police have clashed with protesters in the Indonesian capital of Jakarta as tens of thousands of people gathered in protest of the government's attempt to reverse a constitutional court ruling. Scenes of chaos have unfolded outside parliament as a handful of

August 22, 2024August 22, 2024

Sudan Reopens Key Border Crossing for Humanitarian Aid

Sudan's government has announced the reopening of a key border crossing with Chad, allowing for the delivery of humanitarian aid to the war-torn country. The Adre crossing, closed in February by the Sudanese Armed Forces, will be open for three months.

August 22, 2024August 22, 2024

Fulham Sign Burnley Midfielder Berge For £25m

Fulham have signed Burnley midfielder Sander Berge in a £25m deal. The Norway international has penned a five-year deal at Craven Cottage and the club have the option of extending that by a further 12 months. Fulham will pay an initial

August 22, 2024August 22, 2024

Player Sent Off After Appearing To Urinate By Pitch

A footballer was sent off for unsportsmanlike conduct after appearing to urinate by the side of the pitch during a match in Peru. Atletico Awajun striker Sebastian Munoz was caught on video seemingly relieving himself while waiting to take a corner

August 22, 2024August 22, 2024

‘We Don’t Have To Choose Between Babies And Football’

AC Milan captain Christy Grimshaw says players "now don't have to make a choice" between being a mother or a footballer after the club introduced a ground-breaking maternity policy. The Italian giants have become the first club in Europe to guarantee contract

August 22, 2024August 22, 2024

DRIP Machines Handed Over to Assemblies In Bono

The Bono regional minister has handed over 99 road construction equipment to 12 municipal and district assemblies (MDAs) under the District Road Improvement Program (DRIP) on behalf of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. Speaking at the ceremony, Hon. Madam Justina Owusu

August 22, 2024August 22, 2024

NDC Must Be Engaged On Peace Pact Disagreement – WANEP

Executive Director of the West Africa Network for Peace-Building, Levinia Addae-Mensah, is urging stakeholders to address concerns causing the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to reconsider signing a Peace Declaration ahead of the December 7 elections. According to her, the NDC is

August 22, 2024August 22, 2024

Ronaldo’s YouTube Channel Gets 7.15m Subscribers In Seven Hours

Cristiano Ronaldo's YouTube channel has drawn astonishing audience with over seven million subscribers within seven hours. This averages one million subscribers per hour. The channel clocked nearly two million subscribers after going live on Wednesday. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner, currently