Ghanaian filmmaker Shirley Frimpong-Manso has premiered a new movie that tells the story of how the coronavirus pandemic has affected human life. The movie, titled ‘Us In Between’ was co-produced by Shirley and Ken Attoh for Sparrow Productions, stars John Dumelo, Lydia Forson, Adjetey Anang, Oscar Provencal, Gloria Sarfo, Senanu Gbedawu, and John Dumelo. Others […] The post Shirley

Sexual health service providers, Verifie Health have launched the #IKnowMyStatus project to increase education on healthy sexual behaviours and also encourage voluntary testing of HIV/AIDS. The project was launched on Saturday November 28, 2020 ahead of the 2020 celebration of World AIDS day on December 1, 2020. The Country Director of UNAIDS, Mrs. Angela Trenton-Mbonde […] The post Verifie

Africa Skills Hub in partnership with World University Service Canada (WUCS) Ghana, has launched the Young Female Business Initiative (YBSI) to support young women in business. The initiative is to mitigate the effects of COVID-19 pandemic on the beneficiaries and provide relief for their businesses and households. The YBSI will provide direct financial and market […] The post Africa

The President and flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Nana Akufo-Addo has advised the electorates of Kwesimintsim and Mpohor constituencies against voting ‘skirt and blouse’ in the December polls to give him adequate representation in Parliament. Addressing a separate mini-rally at the two constituencies, President Akufo-Addo explained that the nature of Ghana’s politics required […] The post Akufo-Addo

The Ghana National Council of Private Schools (GNACOPS) is predicting the folding up of many, if not all, private schools in the country if the government fails to support its members as promised. GNACOPS said a number of its members are being forced to sell off their schools due to the lack of funds to […] The post Private schools being sold due to lack

Mr John Daramani Mahama, the flagbearer of National Democratic Congress (NDC) has assured supporters of the party in Yendi and Ghana as a whole that NDC will win 60% of seats in Parliament on December 7, 2020. John Mahama gave the assurance at a rally in Yendi as part of his tour of Northern Region. […] The post NDC will win 60% of parliamentary seats on December

Argentine prosecutors are investigating Diego Maradona’s doctor for possible manslaughter following the footballing legend’s death four days ago. Police in Buenos Aires have searched the house and private clinic of Leopoldo Luque as they try to establish if there was negligence in Maradona’s treatment following surgery. The 60-year-old died of a heart attack at his […] The post Maradona’s

The Executive Director of the National Service Scheme (NSS) who doubles as the New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary candidate for the Yagaba/Kubori constituency, Ussif Mustapha is accusing the National Democratic Congress’ parliamentary candidate, Alhaji Abdul Rauf Tanko of sponsoring some persons to attack his home and a radio station he owns. Ussif Mustapha claimed that […] The post Yagaba-Kubori:

Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni has condemned protesters and warned opposition politicians who he said mislead the youth to get involved in violence. He was addressing the country on Sunday about the violence sparked by the arrest of musician-turned-presidential candidate Bobi Wine, whose real name is Robert Kyagulanyi. Police said 54 people died during the protests […] The post Uganda’s

The government says it is disappointment in allegations by former President John Mahama that the activities of secessionist groups in the Volta Region are being masterminded by some security agencies. This, the government says is not surprising as the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer lacks a campaign message for the 2020 polls. Reacting to these […] The post Mahama’s

The Somalia government has recalled its ambassador to Kenya, Mohamud Ahmed Nur Tarzan, accusing the country of political interference. Somalia has also asked the Kenyan ambassador to Somalia, Lucas Tumbo, to leave the country “for consultations”. Somalia accuses Kenya of pressuring Jubbaland federal state to reject an electoral agreement reached on 17 September, on the […] The post Somalia

US infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci has warned that the country could see “surge upon surge” of coronavirus cases in the coming weeks. Millions of people are returning home following the Thanksgiving holiday. Speaking on Sunday, he said it was “not too late” for those yet to travel to help curb the virus by wearing […] The post COVID-19:

Ahead of the 2020 polls, the Coalition of Aggrieved Customers of Menzgold is calling on its members to vote against President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo following what the group described as the government’s failure to facilitate the payment of locked up investment of its members. The group made the call at a press conference in […] The post Vote

Turkey on Sunday reported a total of 400,242 coronavirus recoveries with 4,015 new additions over the past 24 hours, according to the Health Ministry data. The country registered 29,281 more COVID-19 infections, including 6,439 symptomatic cases, over the past day, the ministry figures showed. The new symptomatic cases raised the overall count to 494,351. The […] The post Turkey