Illegal Miners Attack EPA Team Near Obuasi, Injuring Journalists
An Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) team and accompanying journalists came under attack by illegal miners near Obuasi in the Ashanti Region, resulting in several injuries and a serious road crash.…
Mankesim Man Jailed 16 Years for Defiling 7-Year-Old Boy
A 26-year-old man, Eric Amoah, has been sentenced to 16 years in prison with hard labour by the Cape Coast Circuit Court after pleading guilty to defiling a seven-year-old boy…
Ghana’s HIV Infections Surge as National AIDS Fund Remains Empty
Ghana is seeing a troubling rise in new HIV infections, raising alarm among health experts and civil society groups who warn that the government’s failure to operationalize the National HIV…
At least 240 charged with treason after Tanzania election violence
At least 240 people have been charged with treason in Tanzania following violent protests that erupted after last week’s disputed national election, which handed President Samia Suluhu Hassan a landslide…
Kenya Demands Protection for Its Citizens Amid Tanzania’s Post-Election Violence
Kenya’s government has called on Tanzania to guarantee the safety and rights of its nationals caught in the wave of post-election unrest that has gripped the country since last week’s…
Sudan capital hit by drone attacks a day after RSF agrees to truce
Sudan’s capital, Khartoum, was jolted by overnight explosions and drone strikes on Friday — just a day after the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) announced it had agreed to a humanitarian…
Ghana’s Presidential Jet Faces New Delays After Fresh Faults Discovered
Ghana’s presidential aircraft, the Falcon 900EX, has encountered fresh technical issues during ongoing maintenance in France, further delaying its return to service. Deputy Minister for Defence Brogya Genfi briefed Parliament…
Cameroon’s 92-Year-Old Paul Biya Sworn In for Eighth Term
Cameroon’s long-serving president, Paul Biya, aged 92, has been sworn in for an eighth consecutive term, pledging to restore stability in a nation shaken by post-election violence and political unrest.…
Tanzania Opposition Deputy Leader Charged with Terrorism After Disputed Election
The deputy leader of Tanzania’s main opposition party, Chadema, John Heche, is facing terrorism charges, his lawyer has confirmed — two weeks after his arrest ahead of the country’s disputed…
RSF Agrees to US-Backed Ceasefire After Capturing el-Fasher Amid Famine Crisis
Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have announced their acceptance of a US-proposed humanitarian ceasefire, raising hopes for temporary relief in a country ravaged by nearly two years of war. The…