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Pope Francis has died at the age of 88, the Vatican has announced. The pontiff, who was Bishop of Rome and head of the Catholic Church, became pope in 2013 after his predecessor Benedict XVI resigned. In recent years, his papacy had been marked by several hospital visits and concerns about his health. On 14 February, the Pope was admitted to hospital for bronchitis treatment. In the days that followed, the Vatican said he had been diagnosed with bilateral pneumonia and that he had blood transfusions after tests revealed he had low levels of platelets in his blood, which is associated with anaemia. On 22 February, it said the Pope…

Pope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, has died at the age of 88, the Vatican has said. “This morning at 07:35 local time (05:35 GMT) the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the home of the Father,” Cardinal Kevin Farrell said in the statement, which was published by the Vatican on its Telegram channel. His death comes after he appeared at the Vatican’s St Peter’s Square on Sunday to wish “Happy Easter” to thousands of worshippers. Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Argentina, was discharged from hospital last month after five weeks of…

In a moment that’s got the whole Ghanaian music scene buzzing, Sarkodie, Africa’s most decorated rapper, has extended a powerful co-sign to emerging artist Keddi—and the internet can’t get enough. It all started with a freestyle. No flashy visuals. No major studio. Just Keddi, raw, real, and rapping in Ga with so much fire that it felt like the city of Accra itself was speaking through him. His verse wasn’t just technically sharp—it was emotionally charged, culturally rich, and undeniably magnetic. The video made its way onto X (formerly Twitter) and soon caught the eyes of Ghana’s rap king himself.…

In a bold move to protect the country’s natural resources, the Forestry Commission, has teamed up with the Ghana Police Service to raid six illegal mining sites in Samreboi in the Western North Region of Ghana. The operation, which took place on Thursday, April 17, 2025, resulted in the arrest of 26 individuals, including 16 Chinese nationals, two Koreans, and 18 Ghanaians. Considered as one of the biggest operations in the country’s fight against illegal mining, the raid began at 5 a.m. and lasted for a whopping 12 hours, yielding significant results. The joint task force of Ghana Police and…

Former legal advisor to ex-president Kufuor, Victoria Bright, has slammed the NPP for criticizing President John Mahama’s administration as incompetent. Bright suggests that instead of slinging mud, the NPP should focus on reorganizing their party. In her view, the NPP’s rush to judge the government reflects poorly on their own recent election defeat. Bright points out that Ghanaians recognized the failures of the previous administration and voted accordingly. The NPP’s criticism escalated after receiving a report on their 2024 election loss, with claims that they were gearing up to challenge the “incompetent government”. However, Bright urges them to reflect on…

His Excellency Dr. Abdulla Al Mandoos, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to Ghana, today hosted a high‑level business meeting with Mr. Abdul‑Razak Yakubu, Chief Executive Officer of Eklips Investment Ghana Ltd. Mr. Yakubu was accompanied by his senior leadership team: Head Legal, Lawyer Silas Osabutey; Head of Business Development, Nadia Owusu; Climate Finance Consultant, Letitia Adu Ampoma; and Head of International Partnerships, Sivietar Annang. Eklips Investment Ghana Ltd. is the sub‑region’s Trade Facilitation Expert, serving as a bridge between local Ghanaian businesses and foreign counterparts. The delegation and Ambassador Al Mandoos explored strategic partnerships designed to accelerate two‑way trade and investment…

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has announced that Ghana will host a special meeting of ECOWAS heads of state and Council of Ministers in Accra on April 22-23, 2025, as part of the 50th Anniversary celebrations During a press briefing, Hon Ablakwa stated that the anniversary launch will be more than just a ceremonial occasion; it will serve as a strategic moment to recognize the accomplishments of ECOWAS over the last fifty years. The meeting will include all Foreign Affairs and Finance Ministers from member states to discuss the departure of Mali, Burkina…

Celebrating the occasions of Easter and Orthodox Easter this month between the 18 and 21 April, Emirates will be serving traditional lamb and an array of chocolate desserts in the lounges, hot cross buns and Easter bread onboard, sweet surprises for kids, and all the latest and greatest new family-friendly movies on ice. Easter treats served onboard From 18-20 April, Emirates customers flying in every class to Auckland, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Europe, Ghana, Hong Kong, Mauritius, Philippines, Singapore, South Africa, Thailand, UK and USA will enjoy a sumptuous selection of Easter treats onboard from hot cross buns to Easter bread,…

In a gesture of goodwill and community engagement ahead of the Easter festivities, the Managing Director of TDC Ghana Ltd., Courage K.M. Nunekpeku, has made significant donations to three traditional councils within the Tema Acquisition Area. The donations were made on behalf of President John Dramani Mahama. The Nungua, Kpone, and Tema Traditional Councils each received 100 packs of bottled water, 10 bags of rice, boxes of spaghetti, a bull, and an undisclosed amount of cash. The initiative reaffirms the long-standing relationship between TDC Ghana Ltd. and the traditional custodians of the lands on which the company operates. Nungua Traditional…

In the midst of escalating tension and violence in the Bawku Divisional enclave, the longstanding chieftaincy and land dispute between the Kusasis and Mamprusis, has taken a tumultuous turn, casting doubts on the efficacy of Asantehene’s mediation efforts as a panacea to the conflict. Appointed as the sole mediator by the Akufo-Addo administration in 2021, the Asantehene, initiated a mediation process by inviting representatives of the feuding factions to Manhyia to submit evidence of their claims. While, the Kusasis complied with the request by presenting documentary evidence, the Mamprusis, refused to do so without explanation, leading to their withdrawal from…