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Thousands protest against Trump’s second UK state visit

Thousands of people have gathered in Parliament Square for a rally against US President Donald Trump's second state visit. Organisers Stop Trump Coalition - a...

Guinea to vote on constitution that would let coup leader run for office

Guinea is set to vote on Sunday in a referendum on a new constitution that would permit junta leader Mamady Doumbouya to run for...

Senegal intercepts wooden boat carrying 112 migrants attempting Atlantic crossing

Senegalese authorities intercepted 112 migrants aboard a long wooden fishing boat known as a pirogue off the coast of Dakar on Tuesday as they...

Cholera deaths surge 50% in 2024 as over 6,000 die – WHO

New global statistics have revealed cholera cases rose by 5% and deaths by 50% in 2024 compared to 2023, with more than 6,000 people...

Wode Maya, Rocky Dawuni, Anita Erskine and 2 others awarded diplomatic passports by Foreign Minister Ablakwa

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has presented diplomatic passports to five high-profile Ghanaians — travel vlogger Wode Maya, Grammy-nominated reggae artist...

Charlie Kirk suspect confessed in hidden note to roommate, prosecutors allege

The man accused of fatally shooting Charlie Kirk confessed to killing the right-wing activist in a message to his roommate, prosecutors have alleged, as...

US judge blasts Trump deportations to Ghana but…

A U.S. federal judge on Monday night sharply criticised the Trump administration for deporting five migrants from Nigeria and Gambia to Ghana, but ruled...

‘Tinder Swindler’ Simon Leviev arrested in Georgia

A convicted con artist who was the subject of a popular 2022 Netflix documentary, The Tinder Swindler, has been arrested in Georgia, local officials...

Future of African energy must be shaped by Africans – Energy Minister

Energy and Green Transition Minister John Abdulai Jinapor has urged African leaders, policymakers, and investors to take charge of the continent’s energy future rather...

Africa cannot accept energy transition that deepens poverty – John Jinapor

Energy and Green Transition Minister John Abdulai Jinapor has cautioned that Africa will not embrace an energy transition that worsens inequality and denies citizens...

TikTokers arrested for insulting Somalia’s president in a dance video

Police in Somalia have arrested four TikTokers for allegedly insulting President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud in a dance video. In the post several young men are...

Police forcibly remove Gambian auditor general after he refused reshuffle 

Police have physically removed The Gambia's auditor general, Momodou Ceesay, from his office after he refused to give up the post in a government...

Report those who celebrate Charlie Kirk death to employers, Vance says

People who celebrate the killing of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk should be held accountable, US Vice-President JD Vance has said. "Call them out, and hell,...

Chinese teenagers to pay $300,000 for urinating in soup

Two teenagers who peed into a pot of broth at a hotpot restaurant have been ordered to pay 2.2m yuan ($309,000; £227,000) to two catering...

Charlie Kirk suspect linked to crime scene by DNA, says FBI chief

DNA on a towel wrapped around the suspected gun used to kill Charlie Kirk has been matched to the suspect in custody, the director...

Lawsuit alleges U.S. used Ghana as ‘transit hub’ for secret migrant deportations

A civil rights group has filed a lawsuit accusing the U.S. government of using Ghana as a "transit hub" to secretly deport migrants, circumventing...

London fraudster jailed after using covid loans to fund trading business in Ghana

A 46-year-old man has been jailed in London for fraudulently obtaining Covid-19 Bounce Back Loans and using part of the money to finance a...

Doctor admits having sex with nurse halfway through surgery while patient was sedated

A married doctor had sex with a nurse in an operating theatre while a patient was under anaesthetic, a medical tribunal has heard. Dr Suhail...

Ghanaian Kofi Offeh and his ‘tribe’ to be evicted from Scottish woodland

A sheriff has ordered that a self-styled "African tribe" should be removed from privately-owned land in the Scottish Borders. The three members of the self-proclaimed...

Burkina Faso scraps visa fees for African travellers

Burkina Faso says it has removed visa fees for all African travellers, in an effort to facilitate the movement of people and goods into...

‘I will never let your legacy die’ – Charlie Kirk’s widow gives tearful address after shooting

Charlie Kirk's widow, Erika, has given a tearful address in which she thanked first responders for trying to save her husband's life after he...

22-year-old suspect arrested over Charlie Kirk’s death 

The suspect in the killing of Charlie Kirk is in custody, officials just announced in a news conference. President Donald Trump earlier said he believed...

‘Best of luck’ – GWR wishes Hilda Baci as she kicks off largest pot of jollof rice attempt

Celebrity chef Hilda Baci is set to embark on her official attempt to set a new Guinness World Record for the largest pot of...

Charlie Kirk: What we know about fatal shooting

Charlie Kirk, an influential right-wing activist and a close ally of US President Donald Trump, was shot dead on Wednesday while speaking at an event...

‘We have him’ – Charlie Kirk murder suspect caught with help of family member

The breaking news was announced by US President Donald Trump on a morning television show. "I think with a high degree of certainty, we have...

Charlie Kirk: Conservative influencer who rallied a youth movement

Charlie Kirk was one of the highest profile conservative activists and media personalities in the US, and a trusted ally of President Donald Trump. He...

Young fans and critics debate Charlie Kirk’s political legacy

The sudden and violent death of the American activist Charlie Kirk, who rallied a youth movement and held celebrity status among his fans, has...

Bulldozer stolen in Maryland and destined for Ghana intercepted by US customs agents

Customs agents in Baltimore intercepted a stolen bulldozer bound for Ghana, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) said Wednesday. During a routine check at the...

Party like it’s 2018 – Ethiopians celebrate their new year

Ethiopia is celebrating the start of its new year - 2018. The country has its own unique calendar, meaning it is seven years behind...

South African court rules that men can take wife’s surname

South Africa's highest court has ruled that husbands can take the surname of their wives, overturning a law that barred them from doing so. In...

Bolsonaro sentenced to 27 years in prison for plotting Brazil coup

The former president of Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro, has been sentenced to 27 years and three months in prison after being found guilty of plotting...

South Sudan vice-president charged with murder and treason

South Sudan's First Vice-President Riek Machar has been charged with murder, treason and crimes against humanity in a move that some fear could reignite...

US seizes $237k stolen bulldozer in Baltimore before shipment to Ghana

US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Baltimore have intercepted a stolen heavy-duty tractor-bulldozer valued at about $237,000 that was being shipped to...

Harris calls Biden’s re-election bid reckless in new memoir

Former US Vice-President Kamala Harris has delivered her sharpest criticism yet of her former boss, calling Joe Biden's decision to seek a second term...

Sweden’s health minister collapses at work just hours after appointment

Shocking footage captured the moment Sweden’s newly appointed Health Minister suddenly collapsed on the ground in the middle of a press conference. Elisabet Lann joined...

Government condemns “unprovoked Israeli attack” on Qatar

The Government of Ghana has condemned what it described as an “unprovoked Israeli attack” on the State of Qatar, which resulted in casualties and...

South Africa has sent officials to US for trade talks, president says

South Africa has sent officials to the United States to prepare for trade negotiations after attempting for months to strike a deal with the...

Rebels linked to Islamic State kill at least 61 at east Congo funeral

Allied Democratic Forces rebels with machetes and guns have killed at least 61 civilians at a funeral in east Congo, officials said on Tuesday,...

Trump calls on EU to pressure Putin with 100% tariffs on China and India

US President Donald Trump has called on the European Union to hit China and India with tariffs of up to 100% as part of...

Nigeria delays new tax law to 2026 amid fears of worsening living costs

Nigeria's new tax law, including a contentious 5% fuel surcharge, will not take effect until January 1, Finance Minister Wale Edun said on Tuesday, seeking...