1 hour ago South Sudan joins African Paralympic family as IPC grants provisional membership

The Paralympic Movement in Africa has grown even stronger, with South Sudan officially welcomed as a new member of the African Paralympic community. The country’s National Paralympic Committee (NPC) has been granted provisional membership by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), effective 30 June 2025. This landmark development follows the formal approval of South Sudan’s application […]

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5 h. ago No vigilante group can defy a determined police – CDD Ghana’s Dr Kojo Asante

The Director of Policy Engagement and Partnership at the Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana) says the Ghana Police Service has no excuse to cower in the face of political violence.

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7 h. ago South African car exports to U.S. plunge as Trump tariffs bite

South African car exports to the United States dropped sharply in the first quarter of 2025, and tumbled more than 80% in April and May after import tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump hit automakers' sales, industry association Naamsa said.

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7 h. ago Cameroon’s Biya, 92, brushes off health fears in bid for new term

In June 2004, on returning from yet another extended stay abroad, Cameroon President Paul Biya came down from his plane and poked fun at rumours he was dead.

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7 h. ago Nigeria’s former leader Buhari to be buried on Tuesday, official says

Nigeria's late former President Muhammadu Buhari, who died in a London clinic on Sunday aged 82, will be buried in his northern home state of Katsina on Tuesday, the state governor said.

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8 h. ago Trump threatens Russia with tariffs while unveiling Ukraine weapons plan

US President Donald Trump has announced the US will send "top-of-the-line weapons" to Ukraine via Nato countries, while also threatening Russia with severe tariffs if a deal to end the war is not reached within 50 days.

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16 h. ago ECOWAS mourns Buhari, hails his contribution to democracy and integration

In a statement issued by the President of the ECOWAS Commission, Dr Omar Alieu Touray, on July 13, described the former Nigerian president as a statesman whose legacy will endure in the annals of African democracy and regional unity.

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17 h. ago Nigeria declares public holiday to honour former leader who died aged 82

Nigeria's government has declared Tuesday a public holiday to honour former President Muhammadu Buhari, who died aged 82, in a London clinic on Sunday after battling ill health for years.

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18 h. ago Fafali Foundation expresses gratitude after JoyNews Impact Makers triumph

President of the Fafali Organization, Raymond Amezado, has extended heartfelt appreciation to JoyNews following his recognition as the overall winner at the 2025 JoyNews Impact Makers Awards.

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19 h. ago Simons vindicated by Azumah but demands critical answers from EBID

Vice President of IMANI Africa, Bright Simons, has stated that a recent disclaimer from Azumah Resources has effectively vindicated his independent analytical stance in the ongoing $100 million gold project dispute with Engineers & Planners (E&P).

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19 h. ago Bright Simons responds to Azumah Resources’ statement dissociating itself from him

Vice President of IMANI Africa, Bright Simons, has stated that a recent disclaimer from Azumah Resources has effectively vindicated his independent analytical stance in the ongoing $100 million gold project dispute with Engineers & Planners (E&P).

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19 h. ago Azumah Resources rejects political motive claims, confirms EBID talks started in 2023

In a carefully worded public statement, Azumah Resources Ghana Ltd has confirmed that the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) was engaged in discussions to support the Black Volta Gold Project as early as 2023 — a critical clarification that challenges ongoing claims that the financing was politically engineered following Ghana’s 2024 elections.

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20 h. ago New RIUC accreditations open door to global opportunities for students

Students at Rosebank International University College (RIUC) in Accra are set to benefit from increased access to international educational opportunities, thanks to a series of new accreditations and partnerships that position the institution as a hub for global learning in Africa. These developments mark a significant milestone in RIUC’s mission to connect students with world-class […]

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21 h. ago AngloGold Ashanti commissions Obuasi Robotics Centre to shape aspiring STEM entrepreneurs and innovators

AngloGold Ashanti, Obuasi Mine, has commissioned a GHS8.4 million state-of-the-art robotics centre to foster innovation and skills development among the youth in the Obuasi enclave. The Obuasi Robotic Centre is equipped with modern lab compartments to provide learners with ideation to execution support in engineering, coding, and problem-solving innovation. The intervention is aimed at transforming […]

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22 h. ago Ablekuma North violence: Why is Mahama silent? Arthur K wonders

Former NPP flagbearer aspirant, Dr Arthur Kennedy (Arthur K.), has expressed disappointment over the violent incidents that marred the Ablekuma North parliamentary rerun election on Friday, July 11, 2025, pointedly questioning President John Mahama's silence on the matter.

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22 h. ago Atta Mills Memorial Heritage unveils activities to mark 13th anniversary of late president’s passing

The John Evans Atta Mills Memorial Heritage has announced a series of events to commemorate the 13th anniversary of the passing of the late former President, Professor John Evans Fiifi Atta Mills. At a press briefing in Accra, the Heritage outlined a three-day programme designed to honour the life, leadership, and legacy of the former […]

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23 h. ago Arthur Kennedy Condemns Police inaction over Ablekuma North rerun violence

Dr Kwabena Arthur Kennedy, a respected stalwart and former presidential aspirant of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has strongly criticised the police for what he described as failure to act during scenes of violence at Ablekuma-North.

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23 h. ago Shamima Muslim questions Hawa Koomson’s role in Ablekuma North rerun amid accountability concerns

Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Shamima Muslim has questioned the continued lack of accountability regarding MP Hawa Koomson’s past conduct, saying her presence at the Ablekuma North election rerun was likely to heightened tensions among voters and political actors alike.

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24 h. ago Let’s end political thuggery – Shamima Muslim warns after Ablekuma North rerun

Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Shamima Muslim has condemned political vigilantism following the recent outbreak of violence in Ablekuma North rerun violence.

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24 h. ago Ghana risks democratic crisis if root causes of electoral violence are ignored – CDD

The Director of Policy Engagement and Partnership at the Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), Dr Kojo Pumpuni Asante, has called for a deeper and more strategic approach to tackling electoral violence in the country.

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