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Australian mother who faked son’s cancer to fund lavish lifestyle jailed

An Australian mother who faked her six-year-old son's cancer diagnosis to solicit donations and fund her lavish lifestyle has been sentenced to more than...

Kim Jong Un praises troops who ‘self-blasted’ to avoid capture by Ukraine

Kim Jong Un has praised North Korean soldiers who killed themselves by detonating their grenades while fighting for Russia against Ukraine, confirming a long-suspected...

US regulator to review Disney broadcast licences after Jimmy Kimmel joke about Melania Trump

The US Federal Communications Commission is ordering an early review of Disney's television broadcast licences days after President Donald Trump called for the firing...

Trump’s face to feature on commemorative US passports

The US will release a limited number of passports that feature a portrait of US President Donald Trump, the White House has confirmed. First reported...

Ghana walks away from US health agreement over sensitive data concerns

Ghana has rejected a proposed bilateral health agreement with the United States after negotiations broke down over demands for access to sensitive health data. This...

Close shops, avoid protest areas – Ghanaians in South Africa urged amidst xenophobic attacks

The Ghana High Commission, Pretoria has advised Ghanaians living in South Africa to remain cautious ahead of planned demonstrations over immigration concerns. The warning follows...

Plane crash in South Sudan kills all 15 on board

A small passenger plane has crashed in South Sudan, killing all on board, the country's civil aviation authority (SSCAA) said. Officials have sent a team...

China blocks Meta’s $2bn acquisition of AI start-up Manus

Facebook-owner Meta's acquisition of AI start-up Manus has been blocked by Chinese regulators. Announced in late December, Meta said the deal - estimated to be...

Melania Trump urges ABC to ‘take stand’ on Jimmy Kimmel after widow joke

Melania Trump has criticised late-night host Jimmy Kimmel over a joke in which he called her an "expectant widow" just days before a shooting...

Government condemns deadly Mali attacks, advises Ghanaians to suspend travel

The Government of Ghana has strongly condemned the recent coordinated terrorist attacks in Mali, which reportedly claimed the life of the country’s Defence Minister,...

What to know about Cole Allen, alleged WH correspondents’ dinner shooter

Police in the United States have arrested a suspected gunman who stormed the lobby outside the White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) dinner, attended by...

Oil prices rise as US-Iran peace talks stall

Oil prices rose on Monday morning in Asia after plans for a second round of peace talks between the US and Iran stalled again. Brent,...

King Charles’ visit to ‘revitalise’ relationship with US, says UK ambassador

The King and Queen's state visit to the United States will be about "renewing and revitalising a unique friendship", says the UK's ambassador, Sir...

ECOWAS condemns deadly terror attacks in Mali, calls for regional action

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has strongly condemned the terrorist attacks that struck multiple locations in the Republic of Mali on...

Cabinet approves e-Visa policy to boost tourism and investment – Ablakwa

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has announced that Cabinet has approved Ghana’s new e-Visa policy as part of efforts to modernise...

US: Suspect in custody after shooting at White House Correspondents’ Dinner

A suspect is in custody following a shooting outside the White House correspondents’ dinner at the Washington Hilton Hotel Saturday, which led to President...

Pirates hijack oil tanker off the coast of Somalia

Pirates have hijacked an oil tanker with 17 crew that was sailing near the Somali coast, according to multiple security officials who spoke to...

South African authorities have pledged to tackle xenophobic attacks – Ghana’s High Commission

Ghana’s High Commissioner to South Africa, Benjamin Kofi Quashie, has disclosed that South African authorities have identified individuals behind recent xenophobic attacks and have...

Lilian Chipeso and Goshers: From banter to a celebration of African unity

What began as a playful online exchange has grown into one of the most engaging cross-cultural stories on the continent Zambian journalist and digital creator...

Suspected Boko Haram militants kill at least 20 in northeast Nigeria attacks, local officials say

The persistent security vacuum in northeast Nigeria widened on Tuesday as suspected Boko Haram militants launched a coordinated assault on two rural communities. The...

Being arrogant is good – Burna Boy’s mom defends son amid backlash

The mother of Nigerian singer Burna Boy, Bose Ogulu, has come to his defence following backlash on social media over his alleged arrogance. The criticism...

Two trains collide head-on in Denmark, leaving five critically hurt

Two trains have collided head-on on a level crossing north west of Copenhagen, leaving five people critically hurt and 13 others with less serious...

Trump tells BBC that King’s visit could ‘absolutely’ help repair relations with UK

US President Donald Trump has said next week's state visit from King Charles and Queen Camilla could help repair relations with the UK. When asked...

Meta says it will cut 8,000 jobs as AI spending soars

Meta will cut thousands of jobs next month as it spends more than ever on artificial intelligence (AI) projects. The company told employees in a...

US soldier charged after winning $400,000 betting on removal of Maduro

A US special forces soldier involved in the military operation that captured Nicolas Maduro has been arrested after he allegedly bet on the removal...

Ghana summons South African envoy over xenophobic incidents

The government has summoned the Acting High Commissioner of the South African High Commission in Ghana, Mr Thando Dthamba, over recent reports of xenophobic...

More than 500 people killed in Tanzania election violence, inquiry finds

A total of 518 people died in Tanzania from "unnatural causes" in the wake of widespread protests that followed last year's general election, the...

South African High Commissioner should be summoned immediately — Afigya Kwabre MP

Member of Parliament for Afigya Kwabre North, Collins Adomako-Mensah, has called for immediate diplomatic action over recent developments involving Ghanaians in South Africa. Speaking on...

British widow dies in Ghana car crash after losing up to £1m in romance frauds

A widow died in a car crash in Ghana after losing up to £1m in several romance frauds that saw her lose her life...

Ghanaians urged to stay indoors ahead of anti-foreigner protest in South Africa

Residents of Mthatha are expected to stage a protest on Thursday, April 23, over growing concerns about the presence of foreign nationals, with demonstrators...

Pet owners hit with steep bills after EU passport rule change

Pet owners hoping to travel to the EU with their animals have complained of being hit with steep costs after a change to the...

Iran says Strait of Hormuz cannot be opened due to ceasefire breaches

Iran's chief negotiator in talks with the US said it is "not possible" for the Strait of Hormuz to be opened due to "the...

Ghana engages South Africa over xenophobic attacks on Ghanaian Nationals

Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has held urgent diplomatic talks with his South African counterpart, Ronald Lamola, following viral videos showing...

Ghana, Sierra Leone hold joint ministerial talks in Accra to strengthen economic cooperation

Ghana and Sierra Leone have taken a significant step toward deepening bilateral ties, as a joint technical and ministerial committee meets in Accra to...

Rogue sperm donor who says he’s fathered 180 children won’t be on child’s birth certificate

A prolific sperm donor who claims to have fathered 180 children around the world will not be able to have his name on one...

Trump participates in marathon Bible reading

US President Donald Trump has participated in a marathon Bible reading session organised by Christian conservatives, against the backdrop of his rift with the...

World’s top condom maker to raise prices by 20-30% due to Iran war

Safe sex could get more expensive if the Iran war continues to disrupt global supply chains, according to a new interview with the CEO...

Nigeria’s president names Taiwo Oyedele as new finance minister

Nigerian President ​Bola Tinubu has approved ‌a minor cabinet shuffle that removed two ministers ​and promoted a ​junior official to the key ⁠post of...

Los Angeles schools set limits on classroom screen time

Los Angeles' school board on Tuesday passed a measure regulating students’ screen time during classroom assignments, reflecting concerns that technology could be ​linked to...

Trump buys time for Iran deal after frantic day of diplomacy

Tuesday began as a frantic day of diplomacy in Washington, with Air Force Two ready to fly Vice President JD Vance to Islamabad for...