8 h. ago Koffi Olomide closes Congo’s World Music Festival with a bang

The sprawling forecourt of the People’s Palace in Kinshasa lit up on Friday night as Koffi Olomide, the legendary Congolese musician, took to the stage as the grand closing act of the first-ever World Music and Tourism Festival.

Culture

14 h. ago Trump sues Murdoch and Wall Street Journal for $10bn over Epstein article

Donald Trump has filed a $10bn (£7.5bn) lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal's parent company Dow Jones and its owner Rupert Murdoch over claims that he wrote a "bawdy" note to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The US president claims the publication slandered him and violated libel laws in an article alleging that a birthday greeting bearing Trump's name was sent to the late financier in 2003, before he was charged with sex crimes.

Politics

38 h. ago Kaywa finally reveals real reason behind Lasmid’s exit from Highly Spiritual Music

Music producer and sound engineer David Kojo Kyei, popularly known as Kaywa, has spoken out for the first time about the end of his professional relationship with singer Lasmid, following the artiste’s win in the MTN Hitmaker competition.

Sport

46 h. ago Trump orders officials to ‘produce’ more Epstein documents after mounting pressure

US President Donald Trump says he's ordered the Justice Department to produce some additional documents related to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Politics

47 h. ago Trump loyalist Katie Miller crosses battle lines to continue work for Elon Musk

In recent days, Republican circles in Washington have buzzed with speculation that former Trump administration official Katie Miller, an aide to Elon Musk and wife of one of the president's closest advisers, and Musk have had a falling out.

Politics

50 h. ago Trump reclassifies some federal workers, making them easier to fire

U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday creating a new classification of non-career federal workers who can more easily be fired if they fail to carry out the president's priorities, the White House said.

Politics

51 h. ago White House says Trump diagnosed with vein condition after questions about bruises

US President Donald Trump is suffering from a chronic vein condition, the White House announced on Thursday, after days of speculation regarding photographs showing bruising on the president’s hand. After recently experiencing swelling in his legs, Trump underwent a “comprehensive exam” including a diagnostic vascular study, according to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt. Leavitt […]

Politics

59 h. ago Chief of Staff confirms participation in 2025 JoySports Invitational

The stage is set for yet another exciting edition of the JoySports Invitational following a confirmation of participation by Ghana’s Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah.

Sport

62 h. ago NSMQ 2025: Ghana SHS returns after early exit as Northern Zonal Championship begins

The 2025 Northern Zonal Championship of the NSMQ is underway in Tamale following the conclusion of regional qualifiers in the five northern regions: Upper East, Upper West, North East, Northern, and Savannah.

Sport

65 h. ago Dr. Kingsley Agyemang’s quiz champions power OPASS into the NSMQ 2025 Eastern Regional stage

From local brilliance to national acclaim, two standout alumni of the Kingsley Maths and Science Quiz (KMSQ), Cephas Nana Odei and Harrison Nana Odei, are once again in the spotlight now as key players in Ofori Panin Senior High School’s (OPASS) 2025 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) campaign.

Sport

2 d. ago ‘I thought Trump was going to exit stage – but he wanted to stay’

Chelsea's Club World Cup celebrations were shared with an unexpected guest - US President Donald Trump.

Politics

2 d. ago ‘Barcelona’s new 10 – Lamine Yamal turns 18 and takes centre stage’

So, what are we doing talking about Messi in a Lamine Yamal piece? It is to create some context, because there are some stunning statistics.

Politics

3 d. ago Trump discussed firing Fed boss but ‘highly unlikely’ he will

President Donald Trump has said it is "highly unlikely" he will fire the head of the US central bank, hours after asking lawmakers whether he should sack Jerome Powell.

Politics

3 d. ago Trump’s tariffs put 100,000 jobs at risk in South Africa, central bank chief says

U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs on South Africa could cause around 100,000 job losses, with the agriculture and automotive sectors hardest hit, central bank governor Lesetja Kganyago said on Wednesday.

Politics

3 d. ago ‘It won’t deter me’ – Hawa Koomson vows to stay in politics despite assault

Former Awutu-Senya East MP Mavis Hawa Koomson has declared that the violent assault she endured during the Ablekuma North parliamentary rerun will not force her out of politics. Speaking on Asempa FM on Wednesday, the embattled former Fisheries Minister framed the attack as evidence of her political influence, asserting that the ruling National Democratic Congress […]

Politics

4 d. ago Krobo youth group to stage protest over abandoned Somanya–Kpong road project

A Krobo-based youth and advocacy organisation, Kloma Hengme, has announced plans to stage a protest on Thursday, 24th July 2025, in response to what it describes as the prolonged neglect of the Somanya–Kpong Highway project.

Politics

4 d. 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.

Politics

5 d. 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.

Politics

5 d. 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.

Politics

5 d. ago Trump threatens ‘very severe’ tariffs against Russia if no Ukraine deal within 50 days

US Donald Trump says he is "very, very unhappy" with Russia and has announced plans to deliver "top-of-the-line" weapons to Ukraine, via Nato.

Politics