On March 6, 1957, Ghana became the first sub-Saharan African country to gain independence from colonial rule. This year’s celebrations are particularly significant, as the country looks back on its history and celebrates its progress. This year’s event was themed “Our Unity, Our Strength, Our Purpose” with a special guest of honor, President Umaro Siccoco…
Tunisia is experiencing a surge in racist attacks following a controversial speech by President Kais Saied. On February 21, President Kais Saied, in a hardline speech targeting illegal immigration, called for “urgent measures” against “hordes of illegal immigrants” coming from sub-Saharan Africa, whom he blamed for bringing “violence, crimes, and unacceptable deeds” to Tunisia. Echoing…
Cairo, Egypt In a major archaeological breakthrough, Egypt has unveiled a hidden tunnel inside the Great Pyramid, providing new insights into the construction of one of the world’s most iconic structures. The discovery was made by researchers from the Scan Pyramid Project, an international mission that since 2015 has been using advanced scanning techniques to…
The Vice President of Ghana, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has officially handed over the reconstructed Kumasi Central Mosque to the Muslim community in the Ashanti region after it was commissioned on Friday amidst the excitement. The commissioning was graced by the Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu, the National Chief Imam Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, and a host…
Titus Glover, a former Member of Parliament for the Tema East constituency in Ghana, has been appointed as the new Managing Director of Volta Aluminium Company Limited (VALCO). In a letter dated March 2, 2023, the presidency entreated the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor, to take the needed steps to regularize…
In Greece, protests have erupted following a deadly train crash that occurred in the northern city of Thessaloniki. Despite the prime minister’s apology, tensions continue to flare as citizens demand accountability and justice for the victims. The train crash, which happened on February 28, 2023, resulted in the deaths of 53 people and injured dozens…
The family of Ghanaian footballer Christian Atsu has announced the date for his burial, which is scheduled for Friday, March 17, 2023. According to a statement released by the family, the funeral service for Mr. Atsu will be held on March 17, 2023, at the forecourt of the State House in Accra. Christian Atsu was…
Felix Appiah Nyarko is a young Ghanaian entrepreneur who is changing the face of snail farming in Africa. Felix started snail farming as a hobby after a visit to his grandfather’s cocoa farm some years ago, but it soon became his passion. He saw the potential of snail farming as a lucrative business and started…
On February 28, 2023, two trains collided head-on in Tempi, near the city of Larissa, killing at least 57 people and injuring dozens more. The accident occurred when one train derailed and collided with another train travelling in the opposite direction. The cause of the accident is still under investigation, but authorities have suggested that…
Kafui Dey, a respected and award-winning Ghanaian broadcaster, recently shared his thoughts on the state of music in Ghana. He expressed his thoughts on Rainbow Entertainment on Radio Rainbow, 87.5 fm. He noted that Ghanaian music is at a crossroads and that there is a need for a renewed focus on quality and authenticity. He…
