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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

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 […]

March 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 […]

March 17, 2026

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 […]

March 14, 2026

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 […]

March 13, 2026

Africa

Jafriq Radio boss Nana Yaw Pop the toastmaster as Ghana marks 69th Independence Day in Japan

The Chief Executive Officer of JafriQ Radio Japan, Samuel Nana Yaw Aning, set the tone and kept the audience engaged as Ghanaians in Japan marked the 2026 Independence Day anniversary. The Ghana Embassy in Japan under the administration of H.E. Genevieve Apaloo organised the event which also witnessed the launch of a book titled Ghana and Japan: Learning Together. The towering entrepreneur graced the stage at the Hotel Okura as […]

March 10, 2026 2

Africa

PHOTO GALLERY: Ghana marks 69th Independence Day celebration in Japan

High-ranking officials of the Ghanaian diplomatic corps, members of the academia community, government officials, business proprietor, and members of the Ghanaian community in Japan as well as friends of the West African nation have marked the country's 69th Independence Day celebration in Tokyo, Japan. The Ghana Embassy in Japan under the administration of H.E. Genevieve Apaloo organised the event which also witnessed the launch of a book titled Ghana and […]

March 10, 2026

Africa

Ghanaian Afro-pop star Wanlov Kubolor expecting 15th child

Ghanaian-Romanian Afro Pop musician Emmanuel Owusu-Bonsu, popularly known by his stage name Wanlov the Kubolor, has revealed that he is expecting his 15th child. The 45-year-old went public a couple of years back to declare that he had 9 children however he has shocked fans with his latest revelation that he has increased the number by 5 and is expecting a 6th child ever since. The 2006 WCS International Song […]

February 26, 2026

Africa

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

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

Former Ghana FA President Nyantakyi condemns CAF over 2025 AFCON decision

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

Ghana’s insurance industry welcomes game-changer ICSG Ltd

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

Jafriq Radio boss Nana Yaw Pop the toastmaster as Ghana marks 69th Independence Day in Japan

PHOTO GALLERY: Ghana marks 69th Independence Day celebration in Japan

Ghanaian Afro-pop star Wanlov Kubolor expecting 15th child

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