John Kpikpi, the presidential candidate for the Progressive Alliance Ghana (PAG), has declared his intention to end Ghana’s political duopoly in the 2024 elections. Speaking at the confirmation ceremony of the party’s national executives and flagbearer, Kpikpi emphasized the growing dissatisfaction among citizens with the failed promises and lack of …

A tragic fire at Hillside Endarasha Academy in Kenya’s Nyeri County has claimed the lives of at least 17 students, with 14 others injured. The blaze broke out late Thursday night in a dormitory at the school, according to Resila Onyango, spokesperson for the Kenya National Police Service. Onyango stated …

Daniel Mthimkhulu, the former chief engineer at South Africa’s state-owned Passenger Rail Agency (Prasa), has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for falsifying his academic qualifications, according to reports from the Ghana News Agency (GNA). Once lauded for his successful career, Mthimkhulu served as Prasa’s head of engineering for …

Bawa Majeed, the Deputy Director General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), has responded to widespread criticism regarding the poor state of the Baba Yara Stadium during Ghana’s 1-0 loss to Angola in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. Majeed sarcastically questioned whether Angola “played in the sky” …

John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has promised to establish tractor stations in farming communities across Ghana if elected in the December 7, 2024, polls. These stations are intended to alleviate the challenges farmers face in accessing mechanized support and vital resources. Speaking during his …

Burkina Faso’s junta government has introduced a new biometric passport that no longer bears the emblem of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The passport, launched on Wednesday, is equipped with an electronic chip and boasts enhanced security features, allowing for advanced data collection and storage. Security Minister …

The National Sports Authority (NSA) has announced the temporary closure of the Baba Yara Sports Stadium for maintenance, following complaints about the poor condition of the pitch during Ghana’s recent 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Angola. The stadium is set to reopen ahead of Ghana’s next international …

The management of Wa Municipal Hospital has instructed 19 staff members to refund various amounts of money that were allegedly extorted from patients. This decision followed an investigation by a six-member disciplinary committee that found the workers guilty of improper demands and the illegal sale of non-drug medical consumables in …

Joana Gyan Cudjoe has announced her decision to contest again for the parliamentary candidacy of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Amenfi Central constituency. This follows the annulment of the May 13, 2023, primary by the party’s Functional Executive Committee. In a statement released on Thursday, Cudjoe emphasized the …

Following Ghana’s 1-0 loss to Angola in the 2025 AFCON qualifier at the Baba Yara Stadium, some disappointed fans reacted with violence, damaging stadium property. The defeat, which ended Ghana’s 24-year unbeaten run at the stadium, left fans frustrated as the Black Stars struggled throughout the match on a poor …