Goodluck Jonathan Sounds Alarm on Africa's Democracy: Electoral Manipulation Risks Collapse, Demands Ballot Box Accountability

In the heart of Accra, Ghana's bustling capital, where the humid air carries whispers of colonial history and post-independence aspirations, a pivotal gathering unfolded on a sun-drenched morning in early 2025. The Goodluck Jonathan Foundation...

Tourism in Ghana: Exploring From Accra, the Gateway to West Africa (2025 Edition)

Introduction – Accra as the Heart of Tourism Ghana has long been celebrated as the “Gateway to Africa,” and nowhere is this truer than in its capital city, Accra. For travelers arriving in Ghana, whether by air at Kotoka International Airport or...

Manchester United star swaps shirts with Alejandro Garnacho after beating Chelsea

Alejandro Garnacho was left on the bench as Chelsea were beaten by Manchester United (Getty) Amad Diallo put rivalry aside by swapping shirts with Alejandro Garnacho after Manchester United’s 2-1 win over Chelsea on Saturday. Garnacho received a...

Basketball, Floorball: Sports minister hails athletes for continental f...

The event saw a mass gathering of parents and guidance of the athletes, top officials from the sports ministry, as well as officials from the sports federations concerned. The event celebrated the men and women U16 basketball teams and the...

Everton vs Aston Villa: Opposition Analysis | Can the Blues Keep their Momentum Going?

Everton fans have experienced an intriguing start to the new campaign. A summer of poor preseason outings, with transfer activity occurring in stop/start fashion - and too slow for most - saw the team fall to a demoralizing 1-0 defeat by Leeds...

In francophone Africa, the security of political refugee journalists is under threat

Comlan Hugues Sossoukpè; screenshot from the YouTube channel of Benin'Us Journalists sometimes have no choice but to flee their country of origin when their lives are threatened. Yet exile does not always bring security, as illustrated by the...

No 8,000 displaced persons from Gbenyiri conflict have returned to Ghana - Minority

The Deputy Ranking Member of the Parliamentary Select Committee on Foreign Affairs, Nana Kwame Asafo-Adjei Ayeh, has set the record straight on some claims made by the Minister of Foreign Affairs about displaced Ghanaians seeking refuge in Côte...

Can we drink gold? - Catholic Bishop fumes over galamsey's environmental impact

Emeritus Bishop of the Konongo-Mampong Diocese of the Catholic Church, Most Reverend Joseph Osei-Bonsu, has issued a warning about the catastrophic effects of illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey. Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile on Saturday,...

Super League: Henri Doumbia Double Inspires PDRM To First Win Of The Season

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 (Bernama) -- PDRM FC finally secured their first win of the season after defeating Kelantan The Real Warriors (TRW) FC 3-1 in a Super League 2025/2026 clash at the Selayang Municipal Council Stadium tonight. Ivory Coast-born...

Forces ranged against journalism have never been so powerful

The BBC I joined on my first day of professional journalism – 40 years ago this week – is unrecognisable today. While, for most of its history, the corporation had largely defended the status quo, under the director general at the time, Alasdair...

Sukant Goel: The invisible star 

In Monica, O My Darling (2022), director Vasan Bala places the character Gaurav More (or Gaurya) throughout the narrative—watching, assessing, responding in nearly every frame. Yet with the star cast Bala assembles, you barely notice him. At a...

Bukom Arena to Host Explosive Global Warrior MMA Night on Se...

The Bukom Boxing Arena in Accra will come alive with fireworks on Friday, September 19, 2025, when the Global Warrior Champions stage their next international Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) event. The bouts were officially unveiled on Thursday at a...

Illegal German migrants in Ghana have a great time (part 2)

Fritz: “What a wonderful view we have this evening over Accra here from the top of the Aburi Mountains. This cool breeze is really refreshing. From the left...look...the vessel has just left Tema Port, and behind the Container ship is from Lagos....

Ghana Hosts Major Mining Summit Amid Policy Reforms

Ghana will host the 11th West & Central Africa Mining Summit & Expo (WaCA Mining 2025) from September 25-26 at Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City in Accra, coinciding with the country’s sweeping mining sector reforms aimed at transforming resource...

Paraglider almost dies after spotting something strange 'drifting' across the sky

Christopher Bucktin is an award-winning journalist with more than 25 years of experience. A former Press Gazette Reporter of the Year, he has held senior roles including Head of Content, before relocating to the United States in 2013 to become US...

Random Happening: Watts Towers Arts Center Celebrates Drum and Jazz Festivals, Sept. 27, 28

The City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs and Friends of Watts Towers Arts Center present a spectacular weekend of music, culture, food, and community with the 43rd Annual Watts Towers Day of the Drum Festival Sept. 27, and the 48th...

Zinedine Zidane’s son Luca switches international allegiance to Algeria

France’s World Cup-winning star Zinedine Zidane's son Luca has switched international allegiance to Algeria. The goalkeeper is now in line to follow in his father’s footsteps and play at the World Cup. Luca’s switch after playing for France at...

Djamo Finances Secures Its Microfinance License in Côte d’Ivoire

ABIDJAN, Côte d’Ivoire, 12 September, 2025 /African Media Agency (AMA)/ – Djamo Finances, a subsidiary of the Djamo group and a pioneering digital financial services platform in Francophone Africa, has officially obtained its license as a...

APPLY: CJID opens applications for 2025 Excellence in Journalism awards

The Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) has announced call for applications for the second edition of its Excellence in Journalism Awards. The awards, which form part of CJID’s commitment to strengthening independent media that...

French-inspired Cannelle opens in downtown Northville

Cannelle, a French-inspired pastry shop, has opened a new location in downtown Northville. Chef Matt Knio, a graduate of the Académie de Versailles, creates all items from scratch. The menu includes a wide variety of croissants, artisan breads,...