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Dog Attack in Birmingham Injures Three, Including 11-Year-Old Girl

In Birmingham, a dog attack left three individuals injured, one of whom was an 11-year-old girl. West Midlands Police reported that the child was bitten while running past a dog being walked by its owner in Bordesley Green on Saturday. Two men tried to intervene but were also bitten, sustaining …

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Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina Resigns Ahead of Presidential Elections

  Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina has stepped down from his position following official confirmation of his candidacy in the country’s upcoming presidential elections, scheduled for November 9. The decision to resign aligns with Madagascar’s constitutional requirement, which mandates that a sitting head of state must resign if they wish to …

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Deadly Sudan Airstrike Kills 40

The local volunteer emergency room reported on Sunday that a devastating airstrike in southern Khartoum had resulted in the tragic loss of at least 40 lives. This marks the highest number of civilian casualties in a single incident since the commencement of the civil war in Sudan on April 15. …

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AU Made Permanent Member of G20

The African Union (AU) has achieved permanent membership in the G20, a significant development announced during the summit in Delhi by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Represented by its chair, Azali Assoumani, the AU now holds a permanent seat among G20 leaders, elevating it to the same status as the …

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James Goes Home Today: Burial Service Held for Late NSMQ Star James Lutterodt from KETASCO

A burial service was conducted in Keta, Volta Region, to commemorate the life of the late National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) star, James Lutterodt. At just 19 years old, James was a vital member of the Keta Senior High School team that made history at the NSMQ in 2021. …

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Majority Leader Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu Denies Involvement in Alleged Plot to Impose Bawumia on NPP

Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, the Majority Leader of Parliament, has denied any involvement in an alleged plot to impose Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia on the New Patriotic Party (NPP). These denials come in response to an audio clip that aired on September 8, 2023, at Sompa FM, Suame-Kumasi, making allegations against …

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Devastating 6.8-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Morocco, Leaving Over 800 Dead

A devastating earthquake with a magnitude of 6.8 struck Morocco, resulting in tragic loss of lives, with at least 820 people reported dead and over 670 injured. This natural disaster also caused significant damage to historic structures and forced frightened residents to flee to the streets for safety.   Morocco’s …

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GRIDCo Addresses Nationwide Power Outage in Ghana: Restoration Efforts Underway

The Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) has identified a system disturbance as the cause of the nationwide power outage that occurred on Friday, September 8, 2023, at 7 PM. This disruption affected various parts of the country, including major cities like Accra, Kumasi, Takoradi, and Tamale. GRIDCo swiftly initiated restoration efforts, …

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Government to Spend GHS 1 million to Remove Tollbooths on the Accra – Tema Motorway

The Ghanaian government, in partnership with the Ghana Highways Authority (GHA), is preparing to launch a significant demolition operation aimed at removing dilapidated toll booths along the Accra-Tema motorway. This operation, with an estimated price tag of GH¢1 million, will focus on dismantling the primary toll booths. The decision to …

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Police Arrest 2 Robbery Suspects in Bogoso

I In Bogoso, within the Western Region, the police have apprehended two individuals suspected of robbing a mining company in the area. Derrick Kwabena and Daniel Ofori, also known as Denotobe, together with six others who are currently evading capture, carried out an attack on the mining company, even targeting …

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