Ghanaian investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas has been awarded $18 million in damages in a defamation lawsuit against former Member of Parliament Kennedy Agyapong and social media commentator Frederick Asamoah. The judgment, delivered by the Superior Court of New Jersey, comes after a protracted legal battle over allegedly defamatory statements made by Agyapong and Asamoah…
President John Dramani Mahama has dismissed General Thomas Oppong-Peprah, Ghana’s Chief of Defense Staff, along with several other top military officials. A statement signed by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the President’s spokesperson, expressed appreciation for the outgoing service chiefs and acknowledged their contributions to the nation’s security. As part of efforts to restructure the military leadership,…
In a bold and unprecedented move, the Rwandan government announced on Monday, that it is severing all diplomatic relations with Belgium, effective immediately. This decision, marking a serious deterioration in bilateral relations, comes amid escalating tensions between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), raising fears of a wider conflict in the Great Lakes…
Ghana’s President John Mahama has warned the public to stay alert against financial scams on social media after hackers took control of his X account for 48 hours. During the breach, the attackers used the account to promote a fraudulent cryptocurrency scheme called “Solana Africa,” falsely claiming it was an initiative endorsed by Mahama. Presidential…
The debate over Senegal’s 2024amnesty law has reignited tensions in the country’s political landscape. A new interpretative bill introduced by the Pastef parliamentary group has drawn sharp criticism, with opponents accusing the ruling party of using it for political gain. The proposed bill seeks to clarify the scope of the amnesty law, ensuring it aligns…
The governments of Niger and Burkina Faso have formally announced their withdrawal from the International Organization of La Francophonie (OIF). Both nations, currently led by transitional governments, made their decisions public through official channels. Niger, where the OIF was founded in 1970, and Burkina Faso are both former French colonies where French remains the official…
Four Nigerien Soldiers Killed in Suspected Terrorist Attack. Niger and Burkina Faso Officially Withdraw from Francophonie Organization. Senegal’s Amnesty Law Revision Sparks Political Dispute. Fraudsters Target President Mahama’s X Account in Cryptocurrency Scam. Rwanda Cuts Diplomatic Ties with Belgium Amid Escalating Regional Tensions.
Four Nigerien soldiers were killed on Monday morning in an attack by armed militants on a military position in Chetima Wango, in the Diffa region. Brigadier General Moussa Salaou, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces, arrived in Diffa early Tuesday to attend the funeral of the fallen soldiers. According to state television, the attack…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that Burkina Faso, Mali, and Nigeria; along with several other countries could run out of HIV treatments in the coming months due to a funding shortfall from the United States. According to the global health agency, the decision by the Trump administration has “substantially disrupted” the supply of…
The mayor of Dionewar in Senegal’s Fatick region, Lansana Sarr, has been arrested for his alleged role in facilitating illegal migration. His arrest followed the interception of a pirogue carrying over 500 migrants attempting to reach Spain. According to local reports, Sarr admitted to receiving 2 million CFA francs (approximately $3,300) from a migration courier,…
