African countries are grappling with mounting debts to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), as ten nations emerge as the most indebted in Q4 2024. These debts reflect a dependence on external financing to address fiscal challenges, particularly during economic crises. IMF loans offer financial relief but often have strict conditions, including subsidy cuts, currency adjustments,…
U.S President-elect Donald Trump on Sunday pledged to “stop the transgender lunacy” on day one of his presidency, as Republicans set to control both chambers of Congress and the White House — continue to advance their anti-LGBTQ policy. He also vowed to “keep men out of women’s sports,” adding that “it will be the official…
Oleksandr Usyk defeated Tyson Fury to retain his unified heavyweight world titles and prove his status as a generational great with another close points win in their rematch in Saudi Arabia. Having inflicted a first career defeat on Briton Fury by split decision in May, Usyk’s astuteness and will to win once again prevailed at…
A Paris court has sentenced Mathias Pogba, the brother of French footballer Paul Pogba, to three years in prison, with two years suspended, after convicting him in a high-profile extortion case. Mathias will serve one year of the sentence with an electronic bracelet rather than in prison. The court also imposed a 20,000-euro fine for…
Marcus Rashford has admitted he is ready to leave Manchester United after two decades amid reports that the club have put him up for sale. The England star, 27, was left out of United’s squad to face bitter rivals Man. City on Sunday, with new manager Ruben Amorim making the decision based on the forward’s…
FIFA has officially confirmed that the 2030 FIFA World Cup will be hosted by Morocco, Portugal, and Spain. To mark the tournament’s 100th anniversary, three special matches will also take place in South America, with Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay each hosting a game. Looking ahead to 2034, Saudi Arabia has been selected as the host…
In line with the Presidential (Transition) Act, 2012 (Act 845), President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has announced the government’s side of the Transition Team to oversee the seamless transfer of executive authority to the incoming administration. The team comprises key government officials, including: Hon. Akosua Frema Osei-Opare – Chief of Staff (Team Co-Chairperson)Godfred Yeboah Dame…
resident-elect John Mahama has appointed ten senior members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) led by close confidant, Julius Debrah to form the incoming administration’s side of the transition team. In a statement signed by the NDC’s National Communications Officer, Sammy Gyamfi, he noted that the individuals were to coordinate with incumbent government officials to…
