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The football world is mourning the loss of Sol Bamba, the former Ivory Coast defender who played for clubs such as Leeds United, Leicester City, Cardiff City, and Hibernian. Bamba passed away at the age of 39, leaving behind a legacy of resilience and inspiration both on and off the …

FC Barcelona is set to strengthen their youth academy with the acquisition of highly-rated Ghanaian left-back David Oduro from Accra Lions. The Catalan giants have reportedly reached an agreement to sign the 18-year-old, who has been making waves in Ghanaian football. Born in 2006, Oduro impressed during a trial with …

A Ugandan man, Ddamulira Godfrey, has been arrested after police discovered 24 human skulls in his possession, sparking fears that they were being used for human sacrifice. The discovery was made at his shrine in the suburbs of Kampala, the capital. Patrick Onyango, a police spokesperson, stated that Godfrey will …

Ghanaian actor John Peasah, better known as Drogba from the popular TV series “YOLO,” has opened up about his battle with Sleep Apnea, a condition that causes him to stop breathing for up to 30 minutes while asleep. This recent diagnosis adds to his ongoing struggle with Stiff Person Syndrome, …

South African billionaire Johann Rupert has overtaken Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote as the richest person in Africa, according to the latest Bloomberg Billionaires Index. Rupert, who controls the luxury goods conglomerate Richemont—known for brands like Cartier and Montblanc—saw his net worth increase by $1.9 billion to reach $14.3 billion. This …

Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the Presidential Candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has responded to John Dramani Mahama’s recent call for a “reset” of Ghana. During the NDC’s manifesto launch, Mahama urged voters to choose him to bring about significant change, claiming that the country is “bleeding” and in desperate …

Former President John Dramani Mahama has pledged to reopen investigations into several unresolved electoral cases if elected in the 2024 general elections. Speaking at the launch of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) manifesto in Winneba on Saturday, August 24, Mahama criticized the current New Patriotic Party (NPP) government for neglecting …

Cameroon’s long-standing leader, President Paul Biya, is set to contest the country’s upcoming presidential election at the age of 93. Biya, currently 91, has announced his intention to run in the 2026 Presidential Election, marking his eighth bid for the presidency. If successful, he would be poised to complete a …

A colossal 2,492-carat rough diamond has been unearthed in Botswana, marking what is believed to be the second-largest rough diamond ever discovered. The discovery was announced by Canadian mining company Lucara Diamond Corp., which found the exceptional gem at its Karowe mine. The newly discovered diamond is said to be …

Many Nigerians have reacted with anger and frustration after President Bola Tinubu’s government purchased a new Airbus A330 for the presidential fleet, even as the country faces its worst economic crisis in decades. The acquisition has sparked widespread criticism, particularly as it comes just weeks after mass protests over rising …