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Police arrest four suspected armed robbers linked to attacks in Kunsu

Thu, 29/01/2026 - 03:58
The Ashanti Regional Police Command has arrested four suspected armed robbers believed to be responsible for a series of robbery attacks in Kunsu and nearby communities. The suspects have been identified as 34-year-old Yahaya Siedu, also known as Diamond; 32-year-old Atta Israel, alias Abode3 or Stone; 26-year-old Victor Gyan, known as City Boy; .
Categories: Africa

Kpandai: Supreme Court ruling is a victory for rule of law — Minority NPP

Thu, 29/01/2026 - 03:58
The Minority NPP in Parliament has welcomed the Supreme Court 39;s decision to quash the Tamale High Court ruling that annulled the Kpandai parliamentary election, calling it a major victory for the rule of law and the people of Kpandai.
Categories: Africa

Fire Guts NOBISCO Girls’ dormitory

Thu, 29/01/2026 - 03:58
Nearly 900 female students of the Northern School of Business have been displaced after a massive fire outbreak gutted the school rsquo;s girls rsquo; dormitory on Wednesday afternoon. The dormitory, which accommodates students from Aggrey, Arthur, Ali and Gbewaa houses, was completely destroyed by the fire.
Categories: Africa

GES completes processes for promotion of Deputy Directors to Director II and Director I

Thu, 29/01/2026 - 03:20
The Management of the Ghana Education Service has announced the completion of preparations for the promotion of qualified Deputy Directors to the higher grades of Director II and Director I. In a statement addressed to the general public, particularly teachers, GES said a committee established to oversee the promotion process has submitte .
Categories: Africa

Banks now chasing customers with loans due to low interest rate — BoG Governor

Thu, 29/01/2026 - 03:20
Commercial banks are increasingly reaching out to potential borrowers, a development the Bank of Ghana says reflects improving liquidity conditions and a strengthening banking sector following recent monetary easing.
Categories: Africa

What we learned from AFCON 2025

Thu, 22/01/2026 - 07:44
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) will long be remembered for the way it finished. There were chaotic scenes at the end of regulation time in the final, when the award of a penalty to Morocco sparked a walk-off from Senegal and led to a delay of over 16 minutes before Brahim Diaz had his Panenka attempt saved.
Categories: Africa

Australian Open 2026: Novak Djokovic beats Francesco Maestrelli to reach third round

Thu, 22/01/2026 - 07:38
Novak Djokovic knows that if he is to make history at the Australian Open, he will need to conserve his energy. The Serb great is bidding for a 25th Grand Slam title to take him one clear of Margaret Court 39;s all-time singles record.
Categories: Africa

Jimmy Butler: Golden State Warriors star out for rest of NBA season with torn ACL

Thu, 22/01/2026 - 07:36
Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler will miss the rest of the season after tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee. Butler, 36, sustained the injury in the third quarter of the Warriors 39; 135-112 win over the Miami Heat on Monday.
Categories: Africa

US opens priority visa appointment system for World Cup

Thu, 22/01/2026 - 07:34
World Cup 2026 ticket holders can now access priority visa appointments for travel to the United States - but doubt remains whether fans from every country to have qualified will be able to enter. The Fifa Prioritised Appointment Scheduling System - or Fifa Pass - announced by US President Donald Trump in November, went live on Tuesday.
Categories: Africa

Uganda opposition figure in hiding, another risks death in jail

Thu, 22/01/2026 - 02:24
Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine told AFP Wednesday he was on the run following last week's election, while another, Kizza Besigye, risks dying from illness in jail, his wife said. The east African country on January 15 reâ elected Yoweri Museveni for a seventh term as president -- a result Wine denounced as blatant theft .
Categories: Africa

Arsenal take EFL Cup semi-final advantage but Garnacho gives Chelsea hope

Thu, 15/01/2026 - 00:28
Goalkeeper Robert Sanchez made errors that contributed to two of Arsenal 39;s three goals in a dramatic Carabao Cup semi-final first leg - but Alejandro Garnacho scored twice to keep Chelsea in the tie.
Categories: Africa

Real Madrid stunned by second division Albacete in Copa del Rey

Thu, 15/01/2026 - 00:23
Real Madrid were knocked out of the Copa del Rey by second division Albacete in Alvaro Arbeloa 39;s first game in charge. Albacete took the lead in the 42nd minute when defender Javi Villar headed Jose Lazo 39;s corner past Andriy Lunin.
Categories: Africa

Morocco beat Nigeria in a dramatic penalty shootout to set-up final clash with Senegal

Thu, 15/01/2026 - 00:21
Morocco have secured their spot in the 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) final after a tense penalty shootout victory over Nigeria at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium on Wednesday. HOSTS. HISTORY. FINALISTS.
Categories: Africa

CAF suspend and fine Samuel Eto’o, FECAFOOT to challenge decision

Thu, 15/01/2026 - 00:02
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has imposed a four-match ban and a $20,000 fine on Samuel Eto rsquo;o, President of the Cameroon Football Federation (FECAFOOT), following a disciplinary ruling by the continental body rsquo;s Jury.
Categories: Africa

2025 AFCON: We were determined to beat Egypt - Senegal coach Pape Thiaw

Wed, 14/01/2026 - 23:36
Senegal coach Pape Thiaw has praised his team following their hard-fought 1-0 victory over Egypt in the semifinals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The Lions of Teranga secured their place in the final thanks to a second-half goal from Sadio Mane at the Tangier Grand Stadium on Wednesday night.
Categories: Africa, Union européenne

'Like a movie' - Semenyo enjoys fairytale farewell

Thu, 08/01/2026 - 08:12
Football can often deliver fairytale moments - and at the Vitality Stadium on Wednesday, it served one up as Antoine Semenyo brought the curtain down on his Bournemouth career in perfect fashion. The forward, who is on the verge of joining Manchester City, provided yet another telling contribution for the Cherries when he struck in the fi .
Categories: Africa

Darren Fletcher to take charge for FA Cup - but Man Utd's problems are far bigger

Thu, 08/01/2026 - 08:06
Darren Fletcher has confirmed he will remain as Manchester United 39;s interim coach for the FA Cup third-round tie with Brighton at Old Trafford on Sunday. However, if there is one reality reinforced by United 39;s 2-2 draw at Burnley, it is that whatever issues there are at the club, they will not be solved merely be switching the man .
Categories: Africa

World Cup 2026: Fifa to digitally scan all players to create offside avatars

Thu, 08/01/2026 - 08:01
Fifa plans to create AI-enabled 3D avatars of every player at the 2026 World Cup to enhance the tournament 39;s semi-automated offside technology. This will mean creating a digital scan of all 1,248 players in the 26-man squads of the 48 teams.
Categories: Africa

2025 AFCON: Quarterfinal preview

Thu, 08/01/2026 - 07:58
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations has reached its sharpest edge, with four heavyweight quarterfinals promising drama, history and unrelenting intensity as the road to continental glory narrows. Friday rsquo;s action opens with Mali v Senegal (18:00), a West African derby layered with contrast.
Categories: Africa

PL: Antoine Semenyo scores late winner as Bournemouth beat Tottenham

Wed, 07/01/2026 - 23:09
Antoine Semenyo struck a stunning late winner in what is likely his final game for Bournemouth as they beat Tottenham Hotspur in dramatic fashion at Vitality Stadium. With the game poised at 2-2, Semenyo, who is expected to join Manchester City this week, fired home from outside the box to beat Djordje Petrovic and end the Cherries 39; 1 .
Categories: Africa

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