Tag: Feb. 26
Kweku Darlington, Kweku Flick, Yaw Tog drop steady bars on “Sika Aba Fie”
Ghanaian rapper and songwriter Kweku Darlington has release his much awaited “Sika Aba Fie” single featuring Yaw Tog and Kweku Flick.
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Africa’s confirmed COVID-19 cases near 3.87 million – Africa CDC
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases on the African continent reached 3,869,522 as of Friday afternoon, the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...
Biden warns Iran to “be careful” after United States airstrikes
U.S. President Joe Biden on Friday warned Iran to "be careful" when asked what message he was sending to Iran with the airstrikes in...
United States strike kills 22 in eastern Syria
U.S. military air strikes in eastern Syria have killed at least 22 pro-Iran fighters before daybreak Friday, a war monitor said.
The Syrian Observatory for...
More than 150 illegal migrants rescued off Libyan coast
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) said on Friday that more than 150 illegal migrants have been rescued off the Libyan coast.
"Over 150 migrants...
WFP appeals for US$107 million to tackle food security in Ethiopia’s Tigray region
The United Nations World Food Program (WFP) on Friday appealed for an urgent 107 million U.S. dollars to meet its emergency response requirements in...
Africa’s universal health coverage agenda on course amid COVID-19 shocks
The quest to achieve universal health coverage (UHC) in Africa has gained momentum despite COVID-19 related disruptions, an expert said on Friday.
Rispah Walumbe, Health...
African experts urge investments in nutrition
Robust investment in food security and nutrition programs tailor-made for vulnerable demographics including children, women and the elderly is key to hastening Africa's recovery...
Ghana appeals to Spain for UN Security Council bid
Madam Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration-designate, has requested Spain to support Ghana’s candidature for a non-permanent seat on the...
COVID-19 Vaccine is free and doesn’t cause impotence – Ghana Health Service
Dr Kwame Amponsa-Achiano, the Programme Manager, Expanded Programme on Immunization, Ghana Health Service, says the Oxford AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine being deployed to protect Ghanaians...
4 killed in road crash in northwest Nigeria
A road crash along a major route in Jigawa state, northwest Nigeria on Friday killed four people and injured five others, according to local...
Zambia dismisses reports of rejection of envoy in Tanzania
Zambian authorities on Friday dismissed reports that the country's newly-appointed envoy to Tanzanian has been rejected.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Public Relations...
Namibia raises fuel prices for March, as COVID-19 vaccine rollouts influence the international oil...
Namibia's price of petrol will increase by 80 Namibia cents (about 5 U.S. cents) per liter and that of diesel by 80 cents per...
Stronger laws urged to end elephant poaching in Africa
The African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) on Friday called for the strengthening of laws in Africa to end elephant poaching.
Legal frameworks for...
Ghana to introduce referee assessors and independent observers
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) announced here Friday it will introduce referee assessors and independent observers for the second round of the Ghana Premier...
ARHR calls on government to improve PHC systems
The Alliance for Reproductive Health Rights (ARHR), has called on government to urgently improve Primary Health Care (PHC) infrastructure, staffing and systems for effective...
1D1F is a revolutionary invention since independence – Alan Kyerematen
Minister Designate for Trade and Industry Alan Kyerematen on Friday described the One District, One Factory (1D1F) flagship programme of the Akufo-Addo Government as...
Kumasi to become Ghana’s second industrial city – Alan Kyerematen
Trade and Industry Minister-designate, Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen, on Friday, announced, that the Free Zones Enclave in Kumasi would be turned into Ghana’ second industrial...
Tema residents react to retirement age extension
Some Tema Residents on Friday expressed divergent positions on calls for a review of retirement age for public service workers from 60 to 65...
Naaga public basic schools receive nose masks and dual desks
Dr Julius Awini, the Managing Director of the Hydronomics Limited, a private Ghanaian company has donated to public basic schools in Naaga in the...
Okuapemhene donates to Schools in Akropong
The Okuapemhene, Oseadeeyo Kwasi Akuffo III, marks his 35th birthday with donation of hygiene and health packs to Akropong School of the Blind, Presbyterian...
Faked pregnancy with one-night stand nets woman 150 hours in Scotland
dpa/GNA - A woman in Scotland who faked a pregnancy for months to keep a relationship with a one-night stand going has been...
More violence in Ecuador prison a day after deadly mutinies
dpa/GNA - Ecuadorian police reported further prison violence on Wednesday, a day after more than 70 people were killed in four prison mutinies...
Brisbane installed by IOC as preferred bidder for 2032 Olympic Games
dpa/GNA - The Olympic Games could return to Australia in 2032, after Brisbane and the state of Queensland was installed as the preferred...
Virus closes Budapest basilica, with one priest dead, others infected
dpa/GNA - The largest Catholic church in Budapest is closing its doors because of the coronavirus pandemic.
On Friday, the parish priest of St...
Pre-burial service held for late Moderator of E.P Church
A pre-burial service has been held in Ho for the late Very Reverend Dr. Seth Senyo Agidi, immediate past Moderator of the Evangelical Presbyterian...
Man parks in multi-storey car park – then looks for car for 3 weeks
dpa/GNA - A man from a small town in north-western Germany on the Dutch border lost his bearings so badly in the "big...
Muslim parents urged to educate their children against the LGBTQI
Al-Sheik Ilyas Ali Mushkir, Imam of the Kibilatain Mosque at Sawaba in the Asokore Mampong Municipality, has called on Muslim parents to counsel their...
Messi scores twice as Barcelona move back to third
dpa/GNA - Barcelona moved back to third in La Liga thanks to Lionel Messi inspiring a 3-0 win over Elche at the Camp...
LA sheriff: Tiger Woods crash was an accident, no charges planned
dpa/GNA - No charges against Tiger Woods are being pursued after the golf star was involved in a single-car rollover crash that injured...