Street carnivals, musical concerts herald Christmas celebration in Takoradi
The principal streets of Sekondi-Takoradi came to a standstill as carnivals and musical concerts took centre stage throughout the Christmas period. Among the various Christmas events was the Westside Carnival, popularly known as the Ankos, the biggest entertainment event, which was held on December 25 and 26. The exciting annual Ankos Festival brought together many […]
Russia reopens embassy in Burkina Faso
Russia has reopened its embassy in Burkina Faso after it was shut more than 30 years ago, officials have said. Burkina Faso was a close ally of former colonial power France, but has pivoted towards Russia since the military seized power in a coup in 2022. The junta has expelled French diplomats and has shut […]
Liberia fuel tanker explosion kills more than 40
More than 40 people have died after a fuel tanker crashed and exploded in central Liberia, the country’s chief medical officer Francis Kateh has said. The tanker overturned along a road in Totota town, about 130km (80 miles) from the capital, Monrovia. It burst into flames soon after people rushed to the site to scoop […]
Men hair colouring on the rise
By: Jeremiah Nutsugah. In Ghana, a new and captivating trend is taking the fashion scene by storm: the rise of male hair dye. This trend has caught the interest of citizens, with Ghanaian creatives proudly flaunting their unique hair colours, sparking discussions about its deeper implications. Breaking away from the past association of hair dye […]
Two tricycle riders get 38 years for defiling 15 year-old
Two tricycle riders who conspired and defiled a Junior High School pupil aged 15 have been sentenced to a total of 38 years imprisonment in hard labour by the Tarkwa Circuit Court. Joseph Damah alias Abodie, 22 and Kwaku Acheampong alias Y2K, 27, who were charged with conspiracy and defilement, pleaded guilty and the presiding […]
President Akufo-Addo says it is time for Africans and persons of African descent to define narrative
President Akufo-Addo has called for bold leadership among African governments and businesses, ensuring the success of the African Continental Free Trade Area. Speaking at the Full Circle Africa Business Forum in Accra, he urged stakeholders to actively combat the negative perception of Africa, shifting away from stereotypes of poverty and underdevelopment. He noted that Africa […]
Breakdown of 34th edition of AFCON
By: Nana Kwame Bediako Africa gears up, and the world gears up as the biggest showpiece on the African continent opens its doors on January 13, 2024, in Ivory Coast. The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2023 in Ivory Coast will be the 34th edition to be organised on African soil. Ivory Coast was initially […]
Project begins to create awareness on tuberculosis
Inspire To Act in collaboration with Dawah Academy has begun the implementation of a project to educate members of the public on tuberculosis (TB) targeting a total of 16,000 family members in six districts in the Northern Region. The year-long project being implemented in Tamale Metropolis, Sagnarigu, Nanumba North, Gushegu, Yendi and Karaga Districts will […]
Madina Redco Fire: Victims allege arson; suspect ‘area masters’
Some victims of the Jamaica, Madina Redco fire have alleged arson and suspecting land guards called ‘area masters’. They said the incident, which happened Sunday, December 24, at about 0330hours, causing damage to properties worth thousands of cedis, was the second time in just about seven months and said they strongly suspected the ‘area masters’. […]
SOS Children’s Villages empowers more than 420 caregivers
By Michael Kofi Kenetey The Family Strengthening FS Programme of SOS Children’s Villages, Ghana, under the supervision of the local branch, SOS Asiakwa Children’s Villages, has economically empowered 423 caregivers to earn a living and income to provide basic survival needs of 1,323 children in the Abuakwa North Municipality of the Eastern Region. Over one […]