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Japan’s Prime Minister Ishiba vows NOT to allow these people into Japan

By Emmanuel Akyereko (Managing Editor) Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has pledged to the Japanese people that his administration will introduce much stricter immigration policies if his political party wins the July 20 the national Upper House elections. In his latest address at the Japan National Press Club, he stated that some people with 'certain history' will not be allowed into the country. According to the President, his government wants […]

todayJuly 9, 2025

ACP Abass in Tokyo for training
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Ghana’s ACP Abass Completes Advanced Police Organisation Management Training in Japan

By Emmanuel Akyereko (Managing Editor) Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Al-Meyao K. Abass of the Ghana Police Service has successfully completed a high-level 21-day Police Organisation Management training programme in Tokyo, Japan. The programme, held in June 2025, brought together 13 senior police officers from selected African and Asian countries for intensive training on modern policing systems and leadership strategies. ACP Abass, who serves as the Director of Operations and […]

todayJuly 8, 2025

Ghanaian member of parliament Ernest Kumi is dead
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Lawmaker dies in Ghana after complaining of chest pains – Reports

A Ghanaian politician has died suddenly in the West African nation after complaining of chest pains, according to reports. Ernest Kumi, the Member of Parliament for Akwatia in the Eastern region of Ghana, has been confirmed dead. According to reports gathered by JafriQ Radio, the 41-year-old who recently completed his law school examination, was rushed to a hospital in Accra at midnight of Sunday after complaining of chest pains. Insiders […]

todayJuly 7, 2025

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Kotoko rallies from behind to defeat Hearts in 2025 President’s Cup in Ghana

Asante Kotoko staged a strong second-half performance to rally from behind to edge Hearts of Oak 2-1 at the Accra Sports Stadium in the 2025 President's Cup on Sunday evening. Hearts, 6-time winners of the trophy, scored first when attacker Hamza Issah profited from a goalkeeping blunder to draw first blood for the Phobians. However, Kotoko returned strong after the interval and equalised as a Peter Amidu cross forced Konadu […]

todayJuly 6, 2025

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Texas floods death toll rises to 79 with dozens still missing in Kerr County

At least 79 people have been confirmed dead in the Texas flash flood that is still wrecking havoc in the American county of Kerr. Rescue efforts are still underway with over 27 people still unaccounted for including 10 girls from a summer camp on the Guadalupe river. Hundreds of searchers and rescuers are still combing Central Texas in bids to find more missing people and attempts to rescue many people […]

todayJuly 6, 2025

Partey has been charged by the British police for rape
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Ghana midfielder Partey charged for rape by British Police

Ghana international midfielder Thomas Partey has been charged for five count of rape by the British police, according to several reports. "The Crown Prosecution Service has authorised the Metropolitan Police Service to charge a man after a file of evidence was submitted by detectives. "The Met has issued a charge and requisition to Thomas Partey, 32 (13/06/1992), of Hertfordshire, in connection with the following offences. Five counts of rape, One […]

todayJuly 4, 2025

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Bodybuilding champ Godwin Frimpong arrives in Liberia for first IFBB seminar

Ghanaian bodybuilder Godwin Frimpong has arrived in Liberia for the 2025 International Fitness and Bodybuilding Federation (IFBB) bodybuilding seminar. The seminar is aimed at improving the sport on the African continent with particular attention to growing its popularity in the sub-region.   The event takes place at the Passion Entertainment Hall & Nightlife Center in Monrovia, owned by Eugene Nice. Frimpong was welcomed on arrival at the airport by members […]

todayJuly 4, 2025

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29 students tragically killed in exams center stampede in Central African Republic

At least 29 students have been confirmed dead in a horrible stampede incident that occurred at an examination hall in Bangui, Central African Republic. The incident occurred after an electricity transformer explosion caused a massive panic among the students leading to a stampede. The blast happened on the second day of high-school finals and triggered chaos among nearly 6,000 candidates. The transformer, which is located on the ground floor of […]

todayJune 30, 2025

Egypt condemns Israel
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Egypt condemns Israel for breaching ceasefire agreement

Egypt has condemned Israel for their latest attack on Iranian nuclear facilities disregarding the existence of a ceasefire agreement. Badr Abdelatty, the Egyptian Foreign Affairs Minister, has emphasised the importance of sticking to the current ceasefire agreement to ensure peace within the region. "We are now working on emphasizing the importance of sustaining the current ceasefire and this requires from us to work quickly on resuming the talks between the […]

todayJune 30, 2025

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