Burkina Faso’s President Ibrahim Traoré has banned the usage of British and French colonial-fashion wigs through judges, marking a considerable pass to decolonise the countrys judicial system. Announcing the decision, President Traoré stressed the importance of breaking away from colonial traditions and embracing practices that reflect Burkina Faso’s cultural heritage. The ban is part of…
A statue of former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo at the Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital in Sekondi has been vandalised by unknown individuals. A source close to the police said that the police received information about the incident and immediately rushed to the scene. “By the time we reached the scene, the damage was already…
President John Dramani Mahama has announced his first set of ministerial appointments with Dr Ato Cassiel Forson, John Jinapor and Dominic Ayini grabbing key positions. A statement issued by the presidency on January 9, said, President Mahama has submitted the ministerial nominations to the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, in accordance with Article 78 of…
John Dramani Mahama of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has officially taken the oath of allegiance and presidential oath, officially assuming power as the sixth President of Ghana’s Fourth Republic. He was sworn in by the Chief Justice of Ghana Gertrude Torkonoo on Monday, January 7, 2025, in parliament at the Black Star Square…
His Excellency Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, who served as the Vice President of Ghana from 2017 to 2025, expressed gratitude to the Ghanaian people for the support he received during his eight years in office. In a heartfelt message shared on social media, he wrote: “Thank you, all Ghanaians, for all the support you gave me…
President-elect John Mahama has announced a series of high-profile appointments to the Office of the President as he prepares to assume office. The appointments, which take effect on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, aim to establish a strong foundation for his administration. These appointments were announced in a statement signed by Special Aide Felix Kwakye Ofosu….
Former President Jimmy Carter has died at age 100. Carter served as the 39th president of the United States and 76th governor of Georgia and won a Nobel Prize for his work as a global humanitarian dedicated to waging peace and fighting disease. He was the longest-lived U.S. president, as well as the one with…
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…
