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Africa’s Growing Footprint in Space: Dr. Benjamin Bonsu Champions Inclusivity at SPEXA 2026 in Japan

The global space industry is witnessing an unprecedented era of innovation and collaboration, with nations increasingly recognizing the strategic importance of space technologies. Amidst this burgeoning landscape, SPEXA 2026 (Space Business Expo), held at Tokyo Big Sight, Japan, emerged as a pivotal platform for fostering international partnerships and showcasing advancements in space business. This year, a significant narrative unfolded around the enhanced inclusiveness of African stakeholders, largely spearheaded by the […]

todayJune 8, 2026

Africa

Ghana-Japan Friendship Takes Center Stage as Winneba Youth Choir Wows Audiences in Tokyo and Saitama

By Hannah Abugri  The vibrant sounds of Ghanaian culture echoed through Japan this week as the Winneba Youth Choir of Ghana headlined the Ghana-Japan Cultural Exchange Concert Series 2026, bringing together music lovers, diplomats, community leaders, and cultural enthusiasts in a celebration of friendship, heritage, and unity. Held at the Akasaka Civic Center in Tokyo on Friday May 29, the concert showcased Ghana's rich musical traditions under the theme “Ghana’s […]

todayMay 31, 2026

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Japan’s Arm Wrestling champions flex muscles in spellbinding contest in Akashi

By Emmanuel Akyereko Frimpong Japan's topmost arm wrestling athletes gathered and competed in a white-knuckling contest at the Undisputed Champions Maker Gym on Sunday, April 26, 2026, in Akashi City, Hyogo Precfecture. Yoshinobu Kanai, nicknamed the Warlord or Iron Arm, who has achieved tremendous success in the sport with mind-blowing international victories off the shores of Japan, was present at the event. Contenders from various gyms across Japan gathered to […]

todayApril 28, 2026 28 3

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Japanese side Gamba Osaka to face Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr in AFC Champions League 2 final

By Emmanuel Akyereko Frimpong Two-time Japanese J1 League title-winners Gamba Osaka will come face to face with Cristiano Ronaldo's star-studded Al Nassr in the 2025/26 AFC Champions League final 2 on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at the Alawwal Park in Riyadh in Saudi Arabia. Based in Suita, Osaka-Shi, Gamba Osaka lifted the 2008 AFC Champions League trophy after defeating Australian side Adelaide United 5-0 on aggregate in a two-legged final. […]

todayApril 24, 2026 50 2

Chuck Norris is dead

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Hollywood icon Chuck Norris dies at 86

By Emmanuel Akyereko Carlos Ray, known globally as Chuck Norris, has been confirmed dead with tributes pouring in from all quarters on the globe. Norris was rushed to a hospital in Hawaii on Thursday, March 19, 2026 after suffering what was described as a medical emergency. According to sources, the legendary actor was training on the island of Kauai and was reportedly in good spirit when the incident occurred which […]

todayMarch 20, 2026 1

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Japanese gas station goes viral after blaming US President Trump over fuel shortage

By Emmanuel Akyereko A gas station in Japan has been hogging the headlines after a handwritten post displaying NO FUEL information to customers blamed US President Donald Trump for the fuel shortage. Clover Daimon Self-Service Gas Station in the Northern city of Hakodate, Hokkaido, has gone viral since Friday morning in Japan after a random person posted a photo taken at their station on X. The independent station faced temporary […]

todayMarch 20, 2026 4 2

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Africa

Former Ghana FA President Nyantakyi condemns CAF over 2025 AFCON decision

By Emmanuel Akyereko Former President of the Ghana Football Association, Kwesi Nyantakyi, has slammed the Confederation of African Football, CAF, for their decision to strip Senegal off the 2025 AFCON title. The former CAF Vice President believes that the governing body has erred in their latest decision has drawn widespread criticisms. Africa's football governing body generated global controversy on Thursday when it's Appeals jury declared Morocco as winners of the […]

todayMarch 18, 2026

Africa

BREAKING: CAF awards 2025 AFCON trophy to Morocco despite Senegal’s victory in the final

By Emmanuel Akyereko The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has declared Morocco as winners of the 2025 AFCON tournament despite losing the final to Senegal. The continent's football regulatory body has declared that Senegal has forfeited the final match after a protest by Morocco was deemed successful. CAF in a statement says it has awarded a 3–0 victory to the Moroccan Football Federation, which is the shoreline attributed to the […]

todayMarch 17, 2026

Dennis Yaw Tuffour

Africa

Ghana’s insurance industry welcomes game-changer ICSG Ltd

By Emmanuel Akyereko Ghana's insurance industry is set to receive a major revitalisation as claim experts, Insurance Claims Specialist Group (ICSG) Limited, has vowed to restore public confidence in the sector. ICSG Ltd, which was launched in the Ghanaian capital Accra at an event at the Mensvic Hotel, earlier this week has vowed to inject a fresh dose of professionalism and competence in the industry as it firmly fixes its […]

todayMarch 14, 2026

Ousmane Sankhon

Africa

Ousmane Sankhon: Japan celebrates first African on Japanese television on 77th birthday

By Emmanuel Akyereko Guinean diplomat and one of Africa's leading personalities in Japan, Ousmane Sankhon, has been celebrated on his 77th birthday in the East Asian country. A number of high-ranking personalities and dignitaries from all walks of life were present at the ceremony to honour the one-time most famous foreign figure Japanese screens on March 11, 2026. Incidentally, Sankhon's birthday coincides with the day Japan suffered a massive blow […]

todayMarch 13, 2026

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