Faith Nyasuguta Ghanaian artist Ibrahim Mahama made headlines after selling artwork for $1 million and using the proceeds to acquire and repurpose six aircrafts. Rather than personal indulgence, Mahama directed the funds toward a noble cause – transforming the planes into classrooms for children at Redclay Studios, one of his art centers in Tamale, Ghana. […]
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Faith Nyasuguta In a surprising development, three West African nations – Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso – have jointly declared their immediate withdrawal from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), a regional bloc pivotal to the political and economic integration of its 15 member states. The announcement, made through a joint statement on […]
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Faith Nyasuguta The Kenyan High Court has issued a ruling blocking the government’s plan to deploy police officers to Haiti to combat gangs. The judge deemed the deployment illegal, asserting that the National Security Council lacks the legal authority to send police officers outside Kenya. The judge specified that the council can only deploy armed […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Didier Drogba, widely regarded as one of the greatest African footballers, carved an enduring legacy during his remarkable nine-year tenure at Chelsea. Across the club arena, he left an indelible mark, scoring 104 goals and providing 64 assists, securing his place in West London folklore. Beyond the club, Drogba’s leadership extended to the […]
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Faith Nyasuguta In the realm of global health, where nearly 430 million people grapple with the challenges of hearing loss, the quest for a cure was a longstanding narrative. According to the World Health Organization, this staggering number is projected to surpass 700 million by 2050, painting a stark reality for those affected by deafness […]
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Faith Nyasuguta The British Museum and the Victoria and Albert Museum have announced a landmark three-year agreement to loan gold and silver treasures, looted by the British army in the 19th century, back to Ghana. This significant collaboration involves 17 objects from the V&A and 15 from the British Museum, set to be exhibited at […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Chad’s President Idriss Deby has engaged in a significant meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, where Putin applauded Deby’s efforts in stabilizing Chad. The Russian leader, expressing satisfaction over Chad’s constitutional referendum, remarked, “We are glad that you have managed to stabilize the situation in the country.” Putin’s acknowledgment and interest […]
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Faith Nyasuguta U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, currently on an Africa tour, has highlighted the United States as a superior security ally for Africa than Russia, particularly in the Sahel region, where he criticized Russia’s Wagner mercenary group for exacerbating instability in coup-affected and conflict-ridden nations. During his visit to Nigeria, Blinken expressed the […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Ghana has taken swift action following the national football team’s disappointing group-stage exit from the Africa Cup of Nations, sacking head coach Chris Hughton. The Black Stars finished Group B with just two points, falling short of advancing to the knockout stage. The team’s slim hopes were extinguished after Cameroon secured a 3-2 […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Uganda’s Robert Kyagulanyi, widely known as Bobi Wine, is celebrating as his documentary, ‘Bobi Wine: The People’s President,’ has secured a nomination at the 2024 Oscars in the Best Documentary Feature Film category. The film, capturing the Ugandan story, stands alongside four other documentaries, including the Tunisian production ‘Four Daughters.’ Expressing his gratitude, […]
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