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Tottenham came back from behind twice in a pulsating Premier League encounter to deny Manchester United a victory in front of new co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe. Ratcliffe, attending his first game since a proposed 25% purchase of his boyhood club was confirmed on Christmas Eve, said beforehand that he was Read more…

Twenty-two people have died following a landslide at an illegal mine in northern Tanzania, officials said. The incident occurred at Ng’alita mine in Bariadi district, Simiyu region on Saturday, district commissioner Simon Simalenga said. It occurred after a group of people started mining in an area where activity was restricted Read more…

Iran has freed two female journalists jailed for more than a year for covering the death of Mahsa Amini, which triggered nationwide protests. Niloufar Hamedi, 31, and Elaheh Mohammadi, 36, were released on bail, Iranian media reported. The reporters are appealing against jail sentences and will remain out of prison Read more…

China has accused the US of sending “a gravely wrong signal” to those pushing for Taiwan’s independence after Saturday’s election result. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken sent Taiwanese president-elect William Lai a message of congratulations following the result. Beijing called the message a violation of Washington’s commitment to maintain Read more…

Iowa’s influential evangelical voters were once decidedly lukewarm on Donald Trump. But if recent polls are accurate, born-again Christians will carry him to victory on Monday in the Republican caucuses. What has changed? The video is bombastic, even by Mr Trump’s standards. Just consider the title: God Made Trump. “God Read more…

Gary Rodrigues scored late in added time to seal all three points for Cape Verde in their opening game against Ghana at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The substitute made the difference when the game seemed to be heading for a draw scoring to make it 2-1. Cape Read more…

The Works and Housing Ministry has dismissed allegations suggesting that the sector Minister, Francis Asenso-Boakye, was engaged in an attempted suspicious sale of government property. The Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Kennedy Agyapong in a viral video had alleged that there was a collusion between a former Chief Justice Read more…

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has officially confirmed that 2023 stands as the warmest year on record, surpassing previous records by a substantial margin. The global annual average temperature approached 1.5° Celsius above pre-industrial levels, a significant milestone as the Paris Agreement aims to cap long-term temperature increases at no Read more…

Professor Celeste Saulo from Argentina assumes the role of the World Meteorological Organization’s (WMO) Secretary-General, marking the first time a woman and a South American has held this position. Formerly the First Vice-President of WMO, Professor Saulo brings a wealth of experience, having served as the Director of Argentina’s National Read more…

Defending Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic won his longest first-round Grand Slam match after being tested by qualifier Dino Prizmic. The Serb, chasing a record-extending 11th men’s title, needed four hours and one minute to beat the 18-year-old Croat 6-2 6-7 (5-7) 6-3 6-4. Prizmic, playing in his first Grand Read more…

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has rescheduled its Executive Board meeting to review Ghana’s programme and approve some $600 million for the country to January 19, 2024. This is what Joy Business has picked up from persons with knowledge of Ghana’s programme. The review will be the first after Ghana Read more…

A funeral service was conducted this morning for Mumuni Fuseini, a member of Samira Bawumia’s security detail who lost his life in an accident on Saturday, January 13, 2024. The late Mumuni Fuseini was part of the convoy accompanying Mrs. Bawumia, which collided with a bus at Ohene-Nkwata near Nobewam Read more…

A few days ago, I participated in the Central Conference on Work Relating to Foreign Affairs in Beijing, China. The conference pointed out the direction for China’s futural diplomatic work and the development of China-Africa relations. I would like to take this opportunity to introduce to my Ghanaian friends the Read more…

On Wednesday 10 January, just days before the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations football tournament opens, (2023 AFCON), the Ivorian Prime Minister, Robert Beugré Mambé, opened Abidjan’s fourth bridge, the “Y4” bypass, and the urban highways of Civil Prison and Dabou respectively, all built with funding from the African Development Read more…

For Ayisi, music has always served as therapy, and his musical prowess is prominently displayed in his recently released Evergreen EP, where he continues to exhibit impeccable writing skills. One song on the EP that is gradually catching listeners’ attention is titled ‘Sunkwa,’ which means “Cry for Life.” In one Read more…

Farhat Omar Bengdara, Chairman of Libya’s parastatal National Oil Corporation (NOC), delivered a keynote address during this year’s Libya Energy&Economic Summit (LEES) 2024 conference – taking place in Tripoli from 13-14 January – highlighting increased oil production, local content development and decarbonization of the energy sector as strategies to drive Read more…

Despite the manifold challenges confronting Africa and its people, political instability stands out as a major hindrance to progress, persisting from the era of colonialism to the present day. It is widely acknowledged that the political instability in Ghana, culminating in the overthrow of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, marked a pivotal Read more…

Brunei’s Prince Abdul Mateen, lauded online for his good looks and military service, has married his commoner fiancée in a 10-day royal wedding. The internet-famous prince revealed his relationship and engagement to Yang Mulia Anisha Rosnah in December. The announcement surprised many fans of the man once dubbed one of Read more…

The US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin remains in hospital in “good condition” following treatment for prostate cancer, the Pentagon has said. In a statement, it said Mr Austin had resumed some of his duties and is in “contact with his senior staff”. It added that there was no specific date Read more…