Ghana's parliament has approved a contentious bill aimed at severely restricting LGBTQ rights, a move that has triggered condemnation from human rights activists.
Sponsored by a coalition of religious and traditional leaders, the legislation criminalizes LGBTQ sexual acts and the promotion of...
In an unprecedented display of environmental dedication, Faith Patricia Ariokot, a 29-year-old activist from Kampala, Uganda, has made headlines by setting a world record for the longest tree-hugging session. Wrapping her arms around a tree trunk for an astonishing 16 hours and 6 seconds, Faith...
Ghanaian singer Afua Asantewaa fell short of breaking the Guinness World Record for the longest singing marathon in December 2023, according to a statement on X (formerly Twitter).
Despite enduring a five-day singing marathon from December 24 to 29, 2023, Asantewaa's attempt concluded at 105...
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has embarked on a groundbreaking initiative with the introduction of its maiden Computer Based Test (CBT) format for the WASSCE private candidates. Dr. Amos Josiah Dangut, the council’s Head of National Office (HNO), confirmed the commencement of the...
The United Kingdom has decided to send back some of Ghana's 'crown jewels,' including a gold peace pipe, which were looted 150 years ago from the court of the Asante king.
The Victoria & Albert Museum (V&A) and the British Museum will lend a total of 32 items under long-term loan deals...
The International Court of Justice (#ICJ) is set to announce its Order regarding South Africa's request for provisional measures against Israel on Friday, January 26, 2024, at 1 p.m. (The Hague). The announcement will be broadcast live on @UNWebTV. [Link: http://tinyurl.com/5n6m94px]
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Cameroon has embarked on a groundbreaking journey by initiating the world's inaugural routine vaccine program against malaria. The move is part of a broader initiative involving 20 African countries, as outlined by the global vaccine alliance Gavi. The...
Algerian influencer Sofia Benlemmane found herself at the center of a storm as she was arrested, deported, and handed a lifetime ban from the Ivory Coast.
The arrest occurred following the dissemination of a video in which Benlemmane used derogatory language and made disparaging remarks about...
In a fervent pursuit of the Guinness World Record for the longest-standing marathon by an individual, Ghanaian photographer and content creator Patrick Amenuvor embarked on a challenging endeavor that captivated the nation's attention. Inspired by recent feats of fellow Ghanaians in various...
In Koboko, Northern Uganda, a woman ingeniously apprehended a robber using beehive handcuffs and personally escorted him to the police station.
The unconventional approach showcases a remarkable blend of resourcefulness and courage
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