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African Ambassadors’ Economic Forum 2026 Concludes Successfully, Strengthening U.S.–Africa Strategic Partnerships Under Agenda 2063

donkorAugust 9, 2026August 9, 2026018 mins

The Global Initiative for the Advancement of Africa (GIAA) proudly announces the successful conclusion of the African Ambassadors’ Economic Forum (AAEFORUM) 2026, held from July 16–19, 2026, at the Westin Crystal City Hotel, Arlington, Virginia, in the Washington Metropolitan Area. Convened under the theme: “Unifying African Leaders to Advance U.S.–Africa Relations Under the African Union…

Abu Trica defrauded 80 elderly Americans in alleged $8m romance scam – US Prosecutors

donkorJuly 15, 2026July 15, 202605 mins

United States prosecutors have alleged that Frederick Kumi, also known as Abu Trica, used artificial intelligence-driven technology and fake online identities to orchestrate a romance scam that defrauded more than 80 elderly Americans of over $8 million. The allegations were contained in a statement issued by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of…

Ghanaian influencer extradited to US over $8m scam targeting elderly Americans

donkorJuly 10, 2026July 10, 202605 mins

A Ghanaian social media influencer known as Abu Trica, whose real name is Frederick Kumi, has been extradited to the US to face trial for allegedly running a romance scam that defrauded elderly Americans of over $8m (£5.9m). He denies all the charges against him. Prosecutors said he used AI tools to create fake online…

Ghanaian brothers indicted in US romance scam case

donkorMay 15, 2026May 15, 202603 mins

Two Ghanaian brothers and a U.S.-based woman have been indicted in the United States for allegedly running a romance fraud scheme that targeted elderly Americans and funneled money through a cross-border network, according to federal prosecutors. Jamal Abubakari, Kamal Abubakari, both 22, and 53-year-old Amanda Joy Opoku-Boachie were charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud…

Singer D4vd arrested on suspicion of murdering teenage girl

donkorApril 17, 2026April 17, 202605 mins

US singer D4vd has been arrested on suspicion of murdering a teenage girl who went missing last year, police say. The TikTok star, whose legal name is David Anthony Burke, was the target of a grand jury investigation into the apparent murder of Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose remains were found in his Tesla in September….

Donald Trump Hits Pause on War, Orders Sudden Two Week Freeze on Iran Bombing

donkorApril 8, 2026April 8, 202602 mins

Donald Trump is pressing pause on military action against Iran, announcing a two-week suspension of U.S. bombing that could mark a turning point in a rapidly escalating conflict. The Iran ceasefire arrives at a moment where both pressure and positioning are colliding, and the timing is doing just as much talking as the decision itself….

US visa restrictions imposed on Ghana have been reversed – Foreign Affairs Minister

donkorSeptember 26, 2025September 26, 202501 mins

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has announced that the United States has reversed the visa restrictions previously imposed on Ghana. In a post on his X account, Mr Ablakwa said Ghanaians are now eligible for five-year multiple-entry visas and other enhanced consular privileges. Big win for Ghana! The US visa restrictions imposed…

Joe Biden diagnosed with ‘aggressive’ prostate cancer

donkorMay 19, 2025May 19, 202509 mins

Former US President Joe Biden, 82, has been diagnosed with prostate cancer that has spread to his bones, a statement from his office said on Sunday. Biden, who left office in January, was diagnosed on Friday after he saw a doctor last week for urinary symptoms. The cancer is a more aggressive form of the…

TikTok stops working for US users, disappears from Apple, Google stores

donkorJanuary 19, 2025January 19, 202503 mins

A law signed by US President Joe Biden forced TikTok, which is owned by Chinese company ByteDance, to be sold or be banned by today. President-elect Donald Trump suggested he might make an announcement on the app’s future tomorrow – the same day of his inauguration. TikTok users in the US are opening the app…