From its opening line, Donald Trump’s first television advertisement blasting rival Kamala Harris took aim at what his campaign believes is her biggest weakness - immigration.
“This is America’s border tsar,” a narrator said, over ima…
Fresh peace talks aimed at ending Sudan's 16-month war have begun despite the two warring sides refusing to enter the negotiating room.
The US, which is leading the talks, insisted the event continued regardless, saying "we are going …
The Convention People's Party (CPP) will hold a decentralised congress across regional capitals on Saturday, August 24, to endorse Ivor Kobina Greenstreet as the party's flag bearer for the 2024 general election.
The National Communic…
The running mate of the flag bearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has advised the electorate to choose the development of their communities over money inducements as the electioneering heats …
The governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) has served notice that its manifesto for this year’s election will be launched on August 18.
As of this writing, its main rivals, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) launched a Youth Manifes…
Kenyan journalist Rukia Bulle has won the 2024 BBC News Komla Dumor Award.
The 26-year-old, who is the ninth recipient of the award and works for Kenya’s Nation Media Group, specialises in human interest stories.
Bulle has also suc…
Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will not seek re-election as leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), which he says needs a "new start".
The 67-year-old LDP veteran is expected to step down as PM after the party elect…
The running mate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mathew Opoku Prempeh, has strongly defended Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, stating that the NPP flagbearer is not corrupt and never will be.
During an interaction with investigative journa…
Franklin Cudjoe, President of IMANI Africa, has expressed confidence in the commitment of National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer John Dramani Mahama to combat corruption.
Speaking at a town hall conversation at the Bukom Boxi…
The Minority Leader, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has raised concerns over the nomination of a dual citizen for a Supreme Court position, emphasizing that such individuals should not be eligible for key governmental roles, especially as judge…
Pressure is mounting on Kenyan police officers to deliver on their promise to help bring Haiti's rampant gangs under control, six weeks after setting foot in the Caribbean nation.
When the first contingent of 200 elite Kenyan police o…
A murder investigation has been opened into Bangladesh's ex-premier Sheikh Hasina over the police killing of a man during civil unrest.
Six other top figures in the previous government are also being investigated following weeks of de…
The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Daniel Nii Kwartei Titus-Glover, has called for peace amidst ongoing disturbances in the Teshie township.
In an unexpected turn of events during a tour by the minister to the various traditional …
The Convention People's Party (CPP) has strategised to contest the 2024 election, despite internal wranglings that derailed its intentions, the party's National Communications Director, Osei Kofi Acquah, has said.
"We have hopes of co…
Former President John Dramani Mahama has made a commitment to the youth that he will create abundant job opportunities that will meet their diverse needs and aspirations.
Launching the 2024 Youth Manifesto of the National Democratic Con…
The leader of a Kenyan cult who allegedly encouraged over 400 followers to starve themselves to death has pleaded not guilty to manslaughter, in one of the worst ever cases of cult-related mass deaths.
Self-proclaimed pastor Paul Mack…
A powerful earthquake struck near Los Angeles, California on Monday afternoon, shaking homes and startling residents for miles.
The 4.4 magnitude quake's epicentre hit near Highland Park, a neighbourhood in Los Angeles County not far …
Elon Musk's much-anticipated discussion with Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on the billionaire’s platform X was marred by technical issues.
The conversation, in which Mr Musk asked friendly questions on subjects such a…
The Ashanti regional branch of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), is targeting 85 per cent of votes in the region in the December polls, the running mate of the flag bearer of the party, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has said.
That, he said, …
The Northern Regional branch and New Juaben South Constituency of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) last Saturday organised health walks as part of the party’s electioneering to win voters for the party.
The enthusiastic supporters…
At least 21 people are now known to have died after a landslide at a massive rubbish dump in the Ugandan capital, Kampala, police have said.
Rescuers are continuing to dig through the waste in the hope of finding more survivors afte…
In a bid to improve road infrastructure in the Volta Region, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has embarked on a rigorous reshaping of some roads in the region.
So far, about 140 km of roads have been reshaped at the cost of abou…
Venezuela's opposition coalition has called for protests to be held worldwide on 17 August in support of its claim to have won the country's presidential election.
President Nicolás Maduro was declared the winner by the government-con…
Vice President, Alhaji Dr Mahamudu Bawumia believes conducting free, fair and transparent elections in Africa is the panacea to sustaining the continent’s peace and political stability.
He advanced this discours…
Former President John Dramani Mahama has urged trainee nurses to focus on securing stable employment rather than relying on allowances.
He emphasised the importance of creating sustainable job opportunities for healthcare profession…
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has pledged to resist any unlawful attempts by the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) to win the upcoming December 7 elections.
This response follows comments by the Member of…
Paul Kagame has been sworn in for a fourth term as Rwanda's president after winning 99% of the vote in last month's election.
While some hail Mr Kagame for bringing peace and stability to his country after the 1994 genocide, others ac…
The US has sent a guided missile submarine to the Middle East, as tensions grow in the region.
Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin also said an aircraft carrier which was already heading to the area would sail there more quickly.
The mo…
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) last Saturday launched its Upper West Regional Campaign code-named ‘Operation 11-11.’
The objective is to win all the 11 seats in the region and also win the presidential votes to ensure a victory …
The flag bearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has stated that it is a pleasant feeling to be vindicated in the Airbus scandal.
“No allegations of wrongdoing have been proven against me, including the …
Malawi President Lazarus Chakwera has secured his party's support to run for a second term in next year's election, but his chances of retaining power may depend on his Malawi Congress Party finding a strong alliance partner.
The MCP, w…
Six thousand riot-trained police officers were on standby to respond to potential disorder wherever it happened on Wednesday night.
But while thousands of anti-racism campaigners turned out, the far-right was largely absent.
That w…
Mr Simon Kweku Tetteh, the Lower Manya Krobo Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), has expressed satisfaction in his significant contributions to the development of the constituency.
He is now seeking the next challenge by becoming a Mem…
The second Lady, Samira Bawumia has called on the people of the Oti Region to appreciate the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for the creation of the region by voting massively for the party in the 2024 general election.
“The NPP had since t…
Kenyan police have fired tear gas to disperse small groups of anti-government protesters in the capital, Nairobi, demanding better governance as a new cabinet was sworn in.
Businesses in the city were closed and public transport paral…
Carles Puigdemont, the exiled ex-Catalan leader, has evaded a massive police manhunt and fled Spain, his party has said.
Spanish authorities launched a large manhunt for Mr Puigdemont on Thursday after he made a shock return to Spain,…
The Majority in Parliament has called on Speaker, Alban Bagbin, to consider using a specially constructed dome at the car park for parliamentary business scheduled for September 3, 2024.
This suggestion comes after the Speaker recal…
The New Juaben North Municipal Assembly in the Eastern Region has been adjudged as the overall best-performing assembly in the region for the year 2023.
The assembly scored 91.13 per cent, an excellent grade.
Atiwa East District Asse…
On Thursday, Donald Trump walked into a room of journalists gathered at his Mar-a-Lago estate for a news conference. He didn’t look particularly happy.
His remarks came after a week in which Kamala Harris and her new running mate Tim …
A US court has convicted a Mozambican former finance minister over a 10-year-old conspiracy that triggered the worst economic crisis in his home country since independence.
Manuel Chang was found guilty of accepting pay-offs through U…
The running mate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has stated that the next NDC government will support cocoa farmers with inputs to increase productivity.
She said it was disturbing that b…
The flag bearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has reiterated his commitment to introducing a new tax structure to foster economic growth and development if elected as President on December 7, 2024.
He also pro…
The Miss South Africa beauty contestant at the centre of a nationality row has withdrawn from the competition, saying she took the decision for her and her family's safety and well-being.
Chidimma Adetshina's announcement on Instagram…
The United States, Egypt and Qatar have released a joint statement calling on Israel and Hamas to resume negotiations over a ceasefire and hostage-release deal.
The statement said the three nations had forged a "framework agreement" t…
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has appointed three new Ambassadors, including Deputy Chief of Staff Fawaz Aliu, who will serve as Ambassador-At-Large in addition to his current role.
The appointments were anno…
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has officially identified former President John Dramani Mahama as the individual referred to as 'Government Official 1' in the Airbus bribery scandal but has cleared him of any corruption.
Sp…
Kenya’s President William Ruto must be feeling punch-drunk - after suffering another blow to his plans to raise taxes for his cash-strapped, debt-burdened government.
After the recent widespread anti-tax protests - that saw parliament…
The Institute of Public Relations, Ghana (IPR) is prioritizing ethical communication to foster peace in the lead-up to the national elections, according to a recent press release.
As part of its 50th anniversary celebrations, IPR Pres…
The wife of the Vice-President, Samira Bawumia, has said the December 7 general election is about the future and progress of the country and needs someone with a positive track record to be voted president.
She said the flag bearer of …
Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus has declared there is "a lot of work to be done" in Bangladesh, as he arrived in the country to take over as interim leader.
"People are excited," the 84-year-old told the BBC moments after flying into th…
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