Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema has suspended three top Constitutional Court judges over alleged judicial misconduct, sparking accusations of political interference. The judges, Justice Annie Sitali, Justice Mungeni Mulenga, and Justice Palan Mulonda, had previously ruled in favor of former President Edgar Lungu in 2016, dismissing Hichilema’s election petition and allowing …
Read More »Bunkpurugu: One Dead, Others Injured in Chieftaincy Dispute
A violent chieftaincy dispute in the Bunkpurugu District of the North East Region has left one person dead and several others injured. The conflict, which took place in the Naniik and Binbagu communities, also led to the destruction of multiple homes, with several houses set ablaze. According to sources, many …
Read More »Ghana Falls to 55th in Global Peace Index
Ghana’s ranking on the 2024 Global Peace Index (GPI) has dropped to 55th, down from 51st in 2023 and 40th in 2022. In Sub-Saharan Africa, Ghana now ranks 4th, with Mauritius, Madagascar, and Botswana ahead. The GPI, produced by the Institute for Economics & Peace (IEP), evaluates 163 countries based …
Read More »CETAG Plans Another Strike Over Government’s Agreement Violation
With the December 2024 general elections approaching, Ghana is experiencing increased labor unrest as key unions continue to strike. Among them, the Senior Staff Association of Public Universities, the Ghana Association of University Administrators, and the Tertiary Education Workers Union (TEWU) have already halted work over unresolved allowance disputes. Joining …
Read More »Mortuary Workers in Ghana Threaten Nationwide Strike Over Poor Conditions
Mortuary workers in Ghana are preparing to go on strike starting Thursday, September 26, 2024, due to ongoing poor working conditions and unresolved grievances. The Mortuary Workers Association of Ghana (MOWAG) has issued a formal notice to the government, stating that this action is a last resort after multiple unsuccessful …
Read More »MrBeast and Amazon Face $5M Lawsuit Over Beast Games Production
YouTuber MrBeast, also known as Jimmy Donaldson, along with Amazon and other production companies, has been hit with a $5 million lawsuit related to his upcoming series Beast Games. Contestants allege exploitation, unsafe conditions, and sexual harassment during filming. The series, which offered 1,000 participants a chance to win a …
Read More »Luggage Emitting Smoke Triggers Evacuation at Kotoka International Airport
An evacuation occurred at Kotoka International Airport’s Terminal 3 on Sunday, September 22, after a passenger’s luggage began emitting smoke. The incident happened around 3:27 p.m. at the baggage wrap area, prompting swift action from the Aviation Security Department. The bag was isolated, and passengers were evacuated in line with …
Read More »Seven Killed in Tragic Accident on Accra-Kumasi Highway
Police in Suhum have launched an investigation into a tragic accident that claimed the lives of seven individuals on the Accra-Kumasi highway near Obretema. The accident, which occurred around 4:30 am on Saturday, involved a VIP bus (GR 7632-24) traveling from Tamale to Accra and a fuel tanker (UE 9644-22). …
Read More »Zimbabwe to Slaughter 200 Elephants to Feed Hungry Citizens Amid Severe Drought
Zimbabwe has authorized the culling of 200 elephants to address food shortages caused by one of the worst droughts in decades. With nearly half of the country’s population at risk of acute hunger, the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Authority aims to use elephant meat to feed struggling communities. Tinashe Farawo, …
Read More »French Police Shoot Dead Two Amid Unrest in New Caledonia
Two men have been killed in a police operation in New Caledonia, a French overseas territory, amid ongoing tensions between the Indigenous Kanak people and French authorities. The deaths occurred during an intervention by French police in Saint Louis, south of the capital Noumea, aimed at apprehending individuals involved in …
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