The police have apprehended 10 more suspects in connection with violent attacks across the country. According to the police, it has recorded several incidences of lawlessness across the country and warned it may be forced to apply force to stop the violent attacks on offices by alleged supporters of the …
Read More »I’ll only accept election results If they’re transparent and fair – Mahama
NDC’s John Mahama emphasizes the need for a transparent and fair electoral process in Ghana’s December 7 elections, highlighting concerns about irregularities. Presidential candidate for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) John Dramani Mahama, has made a significant statement regarding his acceptance of the 2024 election results. In an exclusive interview …
Read More »Houses swept away in Uganda landslide after heavy rainfall
At least 14 people have been killed in a landslide in eastern Uganda, but officials fear that the true number of dead is much higher after 40 houses were swept away. The landslides triggered by heavy rainfall affected multiple villages in the Bulambuli district, about 280 km (178 miles) from …
Read More »Peace Pact will be meaningless without action – Mahama
The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has stressed the importance of concrete actions to back the commitments made in the Peace Pact for the 2024 general elections, warning that words alone are not enough. Speaking at the Peace Pact signing ceremony in Accra on November …
Read More »Spain flood death toll soars to 158
Spain mourned at least 158 deaths on Thursday and authorities told people in flood-stricken regions to stay at home as rescuers raced to find survivors in the rare disaster. An exceptionally powerful Mediterranean storm from Tuesday unleashed heavy rains and torrents of mud-filled water that swept away people and wrecked …
Read More »Mozambique election results being doctored – EU
Election observers working for the European Union (EU) say some voting results have been doctored in Mozambique, as unrest in the country continues to grow. Thousands of people joined opposition protests on Monday that were called by independent presidential candidate Venâncio Mondlane. He blames security forces for gunning down his …
Read More »Ex-partner who killed Ugandan athlete dies from burns
Rebecca Cheptegei died last week after being doused in petrol and set on fire by a former boyfriend The former boyfriend of Ugandan Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei, who killed her by setting her on fire, has himself died from burns sustained in the attack, a Kenyan hospital official has …
Read More »Voyeur electrician who hid cameras in women’s homes jailed
A voyeur electrician who hid cameras in people’s homes and secretly filmed women in their bedrooms and bathrooms over a 10-year period has been jailed for two years and eight months. James Denholm, 34, admitted a string of offences which were carried out in Aberdeen. He recorded …
Read More »Doctors strike in Nigeria over kidnapped colleague
Doctors in Nigerian public hospitals have started a seven-day nationwide strike to demand the release of their colleague, Dr Ganiyat Popoola, who has been held by kidnappers for eight months. The mother of five was taken from her home in the middle of the night on December 27 along …
Read More »Nigerians outraged by president’s new plane
Many Nigerians have reacted with outrage after a new plane was bought for President Bola Tinubu at a time when the economy is experiencing its worst crisis in a generation. The purchase comes less than two weeks after thousands took to the streets across the country to protest at …
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