At least four people have been killed by a series of powerful explosions at an ammunition depot in Burundi’s largest city, Bujumbura, local residents have told the BBC. The blasts erupted late on Tuesday at the facility, located in the suburb of Musaga, due to an electrical fault, an army spokesperson said. Shrapnel and debris were propelled more than 5km…
The State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA) has rejected allegations that it directed state-owned enterprises (SOEs) to channel insurance business exclusively to SIC Insurance PLC and SIC Life Company Limited. Dr. Michael Kpessa-White, Director General of SIGA, made the clarification during an interview with Joy FM Newsnight on Wednesday following a report by policy think tank IMANI Africa. IMANI had…
Two-time Africa Cup of Nations winner Rev. Osei Kofi has called on the Ghana Football Association to swallow its pride and reappoint Kwesi Appiah as Black Stars head coach, insisting that Ghana must “beg” him to return. Speaking to Citi Sports on the sidelines of the Democracy Cup launch, the former Ghana international argued that Appiah remains the best candidate…
All is set for the 2026 edition of the Kwahu Business Forum, with organisers confident that the comprehensive measures implemented and innovative additions will culminate in a flawless, productive, and highly impactful business summit. The forum, which is the brainchild of President John Dramani Mahama and Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, is scheduled to kick off on Friday, April 3,…
The Government of Ghana has approved plans to establish a new teacher training college at Ezinlibo in the Jomoro Municipality of the Western Region. The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, announced the decision during a meeting with the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana National Gas Company. He explained that the government, through the Ministry of Education and in collaboration…
The engagement, he observed, focused on the protection and well-being of Ghanaians, describing it as a matter of deep national concern. Source link
By Rachel Quartey & Valentia Tetteh Concerns over rising youth unemployment dominated discussions between the Ghana Employers Association (GEA) and the Minority Caucus in Parliament during a stakeholder engagement in Accra. Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin described unemployment as a structural national challenge requiring urgent and practical solutions. “We are not dealing with idle hands alone; we are confronting a structural…
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The Democratic Republic of Congo has declared Wednesday a national holiday to celebrate qualifying for the FIFA World Cup for the first time in over half a century. This official day of rest follows a historic victory that ends a 52-year drought for the central African nation. The Leopards last appeared on football’s…
Nigerian Lawyer Confidence Aribibia has warned young men to desist from fingering or using objects in the private places of women. According to her, doing that without the consent of the person amounts to rape. Source link
Sudan coach Kwesi Appiah has distanced himself from the vacant Black Stars coaching job. The Ghana Football Association (GFA) are currently on a hunt for a new head coach following the dismissal of Otto Addo. Source link