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Mohammed Kudus has joined Tottenham from West Ham

Africa

BREAKING: Tottenham announces signing of Ghana attacker Kudus

By Emmanuel Akyereko (Managing Editor) English Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur have announced the signing of Ghana attacker Mohammed Kudus from West Ham United. Though the North London side did not officially confirm the transfer fee, several media reports from England have confirmed that the 2024/25 UEFA Europa League winners coughed up £55 million to land the Ghanaian. Kudus, who moved to the Premier League from Dutch giants Ajax Amsterdam […]

todayJuly 10, 2025

Ghanaian Immigration officer killed

Africa

Ghanaian Immigration officer stabbed to death in Accra

A Ghanaian Immigration Officer who went missing over five days has been found dead in a suburb of Accra in Ghana. Steffen Otumfuor Nana Kofi Amoah was reported missing to the Ghana Police Service last week after he reportedly left home to hold a brief meeting with a friend. His family had filed a missing person’s report at the Taifa Police Station on Friday, July 4, 2025, around 4:30 p.m., […]

todayJuly 9, 2025

Nippon Ishin no Kai chief and Osaka Gov. Hirofumi Yoshimura smiles at voters in Osaka's Chuo Ward on July 3 as campaigning for the House of Councilors election officially begins. | Jiji

Africa

This Japanese political party promises to reduce number of foreign residents in Japan

By Emmanuel Akyereko (Managing Editor) As Japan goes to the National Upper House Elections on July 20, 2025 various political parties are offering solutions to the numerous problems created by the increasing number of foreign nationals in the country. One party that has made it's position clear on the subject matter is the Nippon Ishin political party. During the Japan National Press Club debate on Wednesday, the party's leader stated […]

todayJuly 9, 2025

Shigeru Ishiba

Africa

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

Africa

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

Africa

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

Africa

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

Texas Floods source Getty Images

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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

Africa

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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