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President Donald Trump’s Remark On Liberian President Joseph Boakai’s ‘Good English’ Sparks Backlash Across Africa

During a White House meeting with leaders from several African nations, U.S. President Donald Trump stirred controversy after complimenting the English pronunciation of Liberian President Joseph Boakai despite English being Liberia’s native language. The remark, which many across the African continent perceived as patronizing or ignorant, quickly sparked backlash on …

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Central Regional Police Command Arrests Seven Persons For Illegal Mining At Abora In Upper Denkyira West

The Central Regional Police Command has arrested seven individuals involved in illegal mining activities at Abora in the Upper Denkyira West District. The suspects, Latif Abdul Gyimah (55), Mohammed Bello (44), George Azu (52), Kingsley Owusu (23), Sampson Afadzi (45), Simon Atakpo (21), and Andrews Otto (26), were apprehended during …

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NPP Files Court Injunction to Halt Ablekuma North Rerun Over EC Decision

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has filed an interlocutory injunction in court to stop the Electoral Commission (EC) from conducting a rerun of the parliamentary elections in 19 polling stations within the Ablekuma North Constituency. Announcing the legal action on Sunday, July 6, 2025, the party’s National Youth Organiser, Salam …

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Texas flood disaster claims 78 lives as 41 remain missing

At least 78 people have been confirmed dead and 41 are still missing after devastating flash floods hit central Texas on Friday, July 4, 2025. The worst impact was felt in Kerr County, where 68 of the fatalities, including 28 children, occurred. A Christian girls’ summer camp, Camp Mystic, was …

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Bank of Ghana Lists 10 Unapproved Money Transfer Operators, Issues Public Warning

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has issued a public warning against ten Money Transfer Organisations (MTOs) found operating within the remittance and foreign exchange market without the required regulatory approval. In a statement released on Friday, June 27, the central bank cautioned financial institutions, electronic money issuers, and the general …

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Togo In Turmoil As Faure Gnassingbé Extends Rule After 20 Years In Power Amid ‘Constitutional Coup’ Protests

The Republic of Togo has been plunged into turmoil following widespread agitations and protests against constitutional reforms that allow the current president, Faure Gnassingbé, to remain in power indefinitely. Youth groups and activists are at the forefront of the protests, demanding his immediate resignation. These are the first mass demonstrations …

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Air India Crash That Killed 270 Linked to Pilot Seat Malfunction – Investigation Reveals

A preliminary investigation into the deadly Air India Boeing 787 crash that killed 270 people has revealed a shocking mechanical failure: the pilot’s seat locking mechanism malfunctioned during takeoff, causing a chain reaction that led to the fatal accident. According to the initial report, the captain’s seat slid backward suddenly …

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Ghana Police Arrest Criminal Syndicate Behind Vehicle Thefts in Kumasi

  The Ashanti Regional Police Command has successfully dismantled a criminal syndicate responsible for a string of targeted vehicle break-ins and thefts across the Kumasi Metropolis. The group, largely composed of foreign nationals, is believed to have trailed victims from financial institutions and stolen large sums of money from their …

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Official Residence of Afigya Kwabre South DCE Razed by Fire

The official residence of the Afigya Kwabre South District Chief Executive (DCE) was destroyed by fire on the night of Saturday, June 21, 2025, around 11 p.m. According to reports from Akoma News, the building was unoccupied at the time of the incident, as the newly appointed DCE had not …

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National Service Postings Platform Suspended for Forensic Review Amid Irregularities

The Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment has announced the immediate suspension of the Central Management System (CMS) used by the National Service Authority (NSA) for personnel postings, following a directive from the Office of the President. In a statement issued on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, the Ministry described the …

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