UNESCO lauds Ghanaian media
Mr Abdourahamane Diallo, UNESCO Representative to Ghana, has lauded Ghana’s media for its efforts in tackling the COVID-19 pandemic. “The world is confronting a pandemic, COVID 19. As we speak, countries around…
Supreme Court to rule on suit against Ghana-US Military Corporation deal today
The Supreme Court is expected to deliver its verdict on the suit filed by Brogya Gyenfi, the Ashanti Regional Youth Organizer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), challenging government’s decision…
Govt to give ‘special scholarships’ to Journalists seeking higher education – Pius Hadzide reveals
Deputy Information Minister, Pius Enam Hadzide says plans are far advanced to provide scholarships and other support for Journalists across the country who are willing to seek higher education. The World on…
Supreme Court dismisses $2.25bn Eurobond suit against Ofori-Atta
A seven-member panel of the Supreme Court presided over by Chief Justice Anin Yeboah has unanimously dismissed the suit against the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, on the issuance of a $2.25…
Floods fill Africa’s biggest lake to record levels
East Africa’s Lake Victoria, the continent's largest freshwater lake, has seen its shores rise to record levels, submerging businesses, homes and threatening thousands of lives and livelihoods. In Uganda, Kenya…
Cameroonian journalists protest harassment, abusive arrests
Cameroonian journalists are marking World Press Freedom Day with protests against abuse from the government as well as from rebels fighting for an independent English-speaking state. Reporters Without Borders, in…
Forty percent of Nigerians live below the poverty line: Report
More than 82 million Nigerians live on less than $1 a day, according to the National Bureau of Statistics. Forty percent of people in Nigeria live in poverty, figures published…
Zimbabwean journalists cry out for more freedom
Press freedom watchdogs say Zimbabwe’s government continues to stifle the media, despite promises by President Emmerson Mnangagwa to relax restrictions. Kudzanai Musengi was arrested recently as he tried to record…
Cameroon a unique country, everything in place to host Afcon – Eto’o
Former Barcelona and Chelsea forward Samuel Eto’o is convinced the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations finals to be hosted by Cameroon will be a “beautiful party.” The tournament is scheduled…
Seven new cases recorded in Sissala East
Seven cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in the Sissala East Municipality of the Upper West region bringing the regions case count from eight to 17 in less than a…
