As part of Africa Month 2026, Apple Music spotlights Luanda, Angola, in its ongoing Sounds of Africa initiative, celebrating the music shaping one of the continent’s most influential cultural capitals. Across Africa, cities continue to define the direction of global music, and Luanda stands at the forefront as a city where rhythm and cultural expression are deeply intertwined. The Sounds…
Month: May 2026
Adamus Resources saga: Lands Minister grants two-week reprieve as ministerial committee reviews lease revocation
The high-stakes standoff involving Adamus Resources Limited has entered a new phase of administrative scrutiny, with the government granting the mining firm a final window to save its operations. The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah Kofi-Buah, announced on Thursday, 30 April 2026, that a high-level ministerial committee has been constituted to review a petition filed by the…
Police dismantle robbery gang in Upper East Region, four in custody, two dead
A special intelligence team of the Ghana Police Service has dismantled a robbery gang responsible for a series of violent attacks in the Upper East region, following an intelligence-led operation on April 29, 2026. The suspects, Awudu Kasim, Malik Baako, Mohammed Amidu, and Wadud Abdul were arrested at their hideout at Zuarungu. A search at the location led to the…
2026 World Relays: Gadayi drafted in as Ghana reshuffles 4x100m team
Ghanaians sprinter Edwin Gadayi has been drafted into the men’s 4×100 metres relay team for the 2026 World Relays Championships in Botswana, following late changes to the squad. Source link
At least 17 Sudanese migrants die, nine missing after boat capsizes off Libya, UN says
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent A boat carrying 33 Sudanese migrants capsized in the Mediterranean Sea near the eastern Libyan town of Tobruk. United Nations officials confirmed Thursday, that at least 17 people are dead following the incident. Nine other passengers remain missing and are feared dead. Only seven people survived the shipwreck, according to the U.N. refugee…
US appeals court rejects mandatory detention for immigrants in constitutional ruling
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent Federal courts in the United States delivered a series of major legal defeats to the Trump administration this week, striking down policies that enforced mass detention and restricted visa processing for certain nationalities. A federal judge in Boston ruled on Thursday that administration policies targeting immigrants from specific countries are discriminatory and unlawful.…
Information service vans must not be used for unrelated purposes, offenders will face sanctions – ISD Director
The Volta Regional officer for the Information Services Department (ISD), Mr Emmanuel Kwasi Domi, has cautioned officers against the misuse of newly commissioned information vans, stressing that any officer found culpable will face sanctions. He made the statement during the commissioning of three new communication vans for the region, describing the development as a significant step towards improving public education…
PSG closing in on another French title before Bayern second leg
Paris Saint-Germain have not been afforded a weekend off this time in between the two legs of their Champions League semi-final against Bayern Munich, but they could instead take a big step towards clinching yet another Ligue 1 title. Source link
Ohemaa Woyeje reflects on fertility struggles, marriage pressure and journey to motherhood
Ghanaian media personality Ohemaa Woyeje has opened up about the emotional strain and personal sacrifices she and her husband went through while trying to start a family, describing years of public scrutiny and hurtful rumours about her fertility. Source link
The Sovereignty Bill Is Decoy Politics
The Sovereignty Bill has caused a lot of “noise” from Ugandans in the last few months, according to President Museveni, and he came out, unsurprisingly, yesterday to address the noise makers. First, i personally think this was the worst bill to ever be tabled in parliament since we got independence. The drafters should be ashamed of themselves. To begin with,…
