Author: Krobea

Cameroon’s President Paul Biya has announced that he will be a candidate in the 7 October presidential election that would, if he wins, extend his 35-year-rule. Mr Biya tweeted in French and in English: “I am willing to respond positively to your overwhelming calls. I will stand as your candidate in the upcoming presidential election.” https://twitter.com/PR_Paul_BIYA/status/1017695159222439936 The 85-year-old leader has been in power since 1982, making him one of Africa’s longest-serving leaders. Under his rule, Cameroon has survived an economic crisis and moved from being a one-party state to multiparty politics. But it has also been marked by endemic corruption…

Chelsea are set to announce the departure of manager Antonio Conte after two years in charge. The club have refused to comment on the status of the 48-year-old, who won the Premier League title in his first season and the FA Cup in May. Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas has thanked Conte on social media and wished him “luck for the future”. Ex-Napoli manager Maurizio Sarri is expected to take over from Conte, who took pre-season training this week. Should Sarri be appointed, he would be Chelsea’s ninth full-time manager since Roman Abramovich bought the club in 2003. During three years…

Croatia came from a goal down to beat England 2-1 in the second semi-final game of the ongoing FIFA World Cup to reach the final for the first time. A Mario Madzukic strike in extra time sent the Croats beyond the historic feat of France ’98. Coincidentally, they will meet the country where that feat was chalked in Sunday’s final at the Luzhniki Stadium, where Wednesday’s win over the 1966 champions was also clinched. Sunday’s final will also see Zlatko Dalic’s side come face-to-face with the side that stopped them from reaching the final two decades ago. But it was…

As part of its fortnight seminar presentations, the Cambridge University Ghanaian Society (CUGS) of the University of Cambridge organised a forum on the latest exposé by investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas. The forum was on the topic: ‘Corruption and Investigative Journalism in Ghana’. The event, which was held at the hall of Metro Bank, Cambridge, brought together Ghanaian and non-Ghanaian students and academics in Cambridge University and other universities in the United Kingdom. The forum was predicated on the assumption that corruption is both transnational and transcultural moral and political challenge that undermines development. Following the screening of Number 12:…

A little known sexually transmitted infection could become the next superbug unless people become more vigilant, experts are warning. Mycoplasma genitalium (MG) often has no symptoms but can cause pelvic inflammatory disease, which can leave some women infertile. MG can be missed – and if it is not treated correctly, it can develop resistance to antibiotics. The British Association of Sexual Health and HIV is launching new advice. Its draft guidelines detail how best to spot and treat MG. What is MG? Mycoplasma genitalium is a bacterium that can cause inflammation of the urethra in men, causing discharge from the…

Reverend Akua Ofori-Boateng has been selected to serve on the U.S. Trade Representative’s Trade Advisory Committee on Africa. Comprising American and African industry leaders, the Trade Advisory Committee on Africa advises the Office of African Affairs within the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) as it encourages economic development across sub-Saharan Africa. Reverend Ofori-Boateng is the country manager for ILF Consulting Engineers. After growing up in Ghana, Reverend Ofori-Boateng spent years studying and working in the United States before returning to Accra. Her deep cross-cultural experience will provide a unique perspective to the Committee as it seeks to increase…

World Rugby announced on  Tuesday that, “World Rugby has made history by launching the .rugby internet domain name, kicking-off a digital revolution that will deliver multiple promotional benefits to the global rugby community.” According to World Rugby the innovation opens up multiple promotional benefits to the global rugby community. The step by World Rugby was summed up in its media release as follows: World.Rugby seamlessly replacing WorldRugby.org World Rugby unions and regions can avail of exclusive first-chance period Revenue opportunity for unions who choose to join the revolution Domain secured to protect and promote the global rugby community Commercial entities…

Defending champion Roger Federer is out of Wimbledon after eighth seed Kevin Anderson fought back from two sets down in a gripping quarter-final. Top seed Federer, who was aiming for a record-equalling ninth singles title, missed a match point in the third set. It proved pivotal as the South African recovered to win 2-6 6-7 (5-7) 7-5 6-4 13-11 in four hours and 13 minutes. The 2017 US Open finalist will meet Canada’s Milos Raonic or American John Isner in his first SW19 semi-final. Eight-time champion Federer has already won more Wimbledon singles titles than any other man, but was…

When the Assin Central Member of Parliament (MP) admonished Ghanaians to be watchful of investigative journalist, Anas Aremeyaw Anas, so he does not get access to our bedrooms, the response from the public was as predictable as the havoc caused by the annual ritual of floods in Accra. An overwhelming uproar it was! Personally, I asked, “How?” Kennedy Ohene Agyapong had complained of the journalist’s method of investigating his suspects― that which many have termed as an entrapment. I must say that I do not see that as a problem. If Anas comes to you with money without it being…