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January 27, 2025January 27, 2025

Bawumia: True Democracy Must Address Poverty, Not Just Institutions

Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, former Vice President of Ghana, has warned that one of the greatest threats to democracy in Africa today is the ongoing struggle for survival, which he refers to as "the Next Meal." He stressed that democracy must do

January 27, 2025January 27, 2025

Mahama Calls for AU Financial Independence and Empowerment of Youth and Women

President John Dramani Mahama has raised concerns about the African Union’s (AU) continued dependence on external funding, arguing that it hampers the organization’s ability to set its own priorities and exercise full autonomy. Speaking at the opening session of the retreat

January 27, 2025January 27, 2025

Lands Minister-Designate Unveils Plan To Restore Polluted Waterbodies

Accra, Ghana - Lands and Natural Resources Minister-Designate Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah has announced a comprehensive plan to address the environmental damage caused by illegal mining activities in Ghana. Dubbed the "Blue Water Initiative," this project aims to rehabilitate polluted water bodies

January 27, 2025January 27, 2025

Cholera Outbreak Claims Three Lives in Agona West Municipality

Three individuals have tragically died in the Agona West Municipality following a cholera outbreak in Agona Swedru and surrounding towns in the Central Region. Out of 200 suspected cases, 11 have been confirmed as cholera by the Swedru Municipal Government Hospital.

January 27, 2025January 27, 2025

25 Killed In Bus Overturn In Northern Ethiopia

Amhara Region, Ethiopia - At least 25 people were killed and 29 others injured when a passenger bus overturned in the Dawunt District of the Amhara Region on Thursday. The accident occurred when the bus lost control, resulting in multiple casualties.

January 27, 2025January 27, 2025

Amorim: Rashford’s Attitude Not Good Enough, Would Pick Goalkeeping Coach Over Him

Manchester, England - Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has made a surprising admission, stating that he would rather select his 63-year-old goalkeeping coach over Marcus Rashford for the matchday squad due to the forward's perceived lack of effort. Rashford has been

January 27, 2025January 27, 2025

Man Charged with Murder of University Lecturer in Plymouth

Plymouth, England - A 53-year-old man has been charged with the murder of Claire Chick, a university lecturer who was found fatally injured in Plymouth. Paul Butler, of Stangray Avenue, is due to appear before Plymouth Magistrates' Court on Monday.

January 27, 2025January 26, 2025

Fatimatu Abubakar Calls for Unity and Reflection After NPP’s Defeat: “Let’s Regroup and Recapture Power”

Former Minister for Information, Fatimatu Abubakar, has urged members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to stop the public accusations and instead focus on unity and strategy to recover from their loss in the December 2024 general elections. In an interview,

January 27, 2025January 26, 2025

Leicester City Stun Tottenham with Comeback Win

London, England - Tottenham Hotspur suffered a fourth consecutive Premier League defeat as Leicester City staged a remarkable comeback to climb out of the relegation zone. Richarlison gave Spurs an early lead, heading in a cross from Pedro Porro. However, Leicester

January 27, 2025January 26, 2025

South Sudan Suspends Social Media Access Amidst Violence

Juba, South Sudan - The South Sudanese government has ordered a three-month suspension of social media access, citing concerns over the dissemination of graphic content related to the ongoing violence against South Sudanese citizens in neighboring Sudan. The National Communication Authority