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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 […]

June 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 […]

May 31, 2026

Africa

BREAKING: Ghanaian music icon dies after battling sickness

Ghanaian music icon Charles Kwadwo Fosu, who is known by his stage name Daddy Lumba, has died at the age of 60, according to reports from Ghana. Lumba influenced the Ghanaian culture with his hit songs in the 90s. In his recent stage performance, the Hi-Life singer was visibly seen unwell causing many fans to question his health. He released 33 albums during his iconic music career. The albums include […]

July 26, 2025

Africa

Ghana President Mahama names Korean in Ambassadorial role

Ghana’s President, H. E. John Mahama, has appointed half-Korean Kojo Choi as Ghana’s Ambassador to the Republic of South Korea. Choi, who moved to Ghana at the age of 14, is of a mixed parentage - a South Korean Father and Ghanaian mother. JafriQ Radio has cited his appointment contained in a letter signed by Callistus Mahama, and addressed to the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa. More about […]

July 24, 2025

Africa

Ghana’s Black Queens to face host Morocco in 2025 Women’s Cup of Nations duel

Ghana booked a place in the semifinals of the 2025 Women’s African Cup of Nations after eliminating North African opponent Algeria. The Black Queens, who reached the quarterfinals after hammering Tanzania 4-1, will now come face to face with host nation Morocco on Wednesday dawn in Japanese Standard Time. Ghana managed to eliminate a steel-stubborn Algerian side through a penalty shootout triumph while Morocco did light works of Mali by […]

July 20, 2025

Africa

Ivory Coast defeat Ghana to reach final of 2025 WAFU Zone B

Ghana’s male U20 side, the Black Satellites, threw away a vital lead to succumb to a 2-1 loss to the Ivory Coast in a semi-final clash at the 2025 U20 WAFU tournament in Prampram, Accra. The Ivory Coast will now face Nigeria in the final as the Young Eagles also secured victory over Niger in the other semifinal contest. Ghana was the first to score as Benjamin Tsivanyo raced Desmond […]

July 20, 2025

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This former England star has been rushed to ICU after collapsing at home

By Emmanuel Akyereko The former England soccer star was found semi-unconscious at his Dorset home and was rushed to a nearby hospital. Paul Gascoigne, 58, was found lying unconscious in his Dorset bedroom by his driver and personal assistant. According to sources from England, the Italy 90 star is now in a stable condition and has been transferred to an acute medical unit. Gascoigne is expected to remain in hospital […]

July 20, 2025

Africa

Angry man in Ghana sets whole community ablaze because girlfriend breaks up with him

A Ghanaian man identified as Victor Antwi has set a whole community in the Ashanti region ablaze because his girlfriend broke up with him. Residents of Ahodwo High Tension, a suburb of Kumasi, were left in shock and horror as the boyfriend of Gladys Sarfowah decided that he couldn’t take the news of her decision to end their relationship and decided to punish everyone in the residence for it. According […]

July 11, 2025