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Egypt has added ex-football star Mohamed Aboutrika to a terror list for his alleged links with the banned Muslim Brotherhood, his lawyer says. Mr Aboutrika is accused of financially supporting the Brotherhood, which Egypt considers a terrorist organisation. In 2012, he endorsed the successful presidential bid by Mohamed Morsi, a Brotherhood member. The move by the 2008 BBC African Footballer of the Year alienated some of his fans. Any person named on the country’s terror list is subject to a travel ban and faces having their passport and assets frozen. Mr Aboutrika’s lawyer, Mohamed Osman, said the move was “contrary…

The Member of Parliament for Bawku Central, Mahama Ayariga has accused President Nana Akufo-Addo of surreptitiously promoting Mr. Yaw Osafo-Maafo into a Prime Minister position. The framers of Ghana’s 1992 constitution rejected the position of a Prime Minister in the country’s governance system, but appointing someone as a Senior Minister is a straightforward acceptance of that position, which contravenes the constitution, Mr. Ayariga explained. Summing his argument in a 6-page document to the President, the former Sports Minister believes the Senior Minister position is also discriminatory. “Why the discrimination? You consciously seek to elevate Hon Yaw Osafo-Maafo to a status akin…

In keeping with its commitment to empower the youth of this country through education, the Youth Excellence League (YEL) has identified and honoured 90 more students from 17 selected schools comprising senior high, junior high and technical/vocational schools. These students were selected from the Ashanti, Western, Brong Ahafo and the Northern regions of Ghana. YEL aims at extending its coverage to the rest of the country. The selection of talents began with the southern sector of the country. The selection of these talents was done by the management and heads of the schools using three main means: students that were…

Our great ancestors have left us a wonderful adage, “Wo ni wu a, w’abusua asa.” (“The departure of one’s mother to eternity terminates one’s blood relationships on earth.”). Your passing away leaves me homeless. I thank the Good Lord for giving you to me for 66 years as my mother. You have indeed been my all. You did not only give me life; you gave me life that is worth living. You brought me up in the cultural traditions of our forefathers. You gave me the best of humanity to make me what I am today. You were a beacon…

Bush fires have destroyed large numbers of mango plantations at Gushei in the Savelugu Municipality of the Northern Region. The cultivation of mango plantation was introduced in the Region about 15 years ago by Integrated Tamale Food Company (ITFC) with the aim to introduce another cash crop alongside shea production in the area. A visit by 3news.com in the area revealed that most of the mango plantations have been destroyed by bush fires. A former Assembly Member of Gushei, Adam Alhassan, attributed some of the bush fires to rodent hunters in the area. He said fire belts were constructed around…

Government has been urged to formulate enforceable legislations that would ensure that industries and companies would recycle organic waste generated by them. According to Safi Sana Ghana Limited, a waste to energy and organic fertilizer company, such laws would compel companies to sort their waste for recycling to prevent the indiscriminate dumping of organic waste. Mr Raymond Ategbi Okrofu, Country Manager of Safi Sana, made the call in an interview with the Ghana News Agency. Mr Okrofu said dumping of such waste only tend to pollute the environment, while causing shortage of availability of raw materials for recycling. He added…

Local government expert, Dr Oduro Osae says the biggest hurdle the current government must overcome in order to fulfill the promise of creating new regions is to be able to get the 80 percent of the voters to vote in favor of the new regions. President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo Addo during his campaign tour promised to create new regions, which he followed with the creation of Ministry for Minister for Regional Reorganisation and Special Projects. But speaking to 3FM News, the local government expert explained that government should be able to mobilize 50 percent of voters in the regions to…

Fashion has definitely evolved over the years as this picture above clearly tells how much difference one can spot between men of the game then and now. Football maestro and Black Stars legend Abedi Ayew Pele, who used to ply his trade with Olympique Marseille in France, is spotted in this photo with national teammate Emmanuel Armah ‘Senegal’ and brother Kwame Ayew. These men back then had no competition and would have been described as the fashion men in Ghana football. The nation salutes its heroes who put the country on the pinnacle of football locally and internationally. These three…

A Nigerian military jet has mistakenly bombed a camp for displaced people in the north-east, killing at least 52 people and injuring many more. Aid workers are among the dead in Rann, with the Red Cross saying six of its employees were killed. The MSF aid agency said that over 200 people had been injured and appealed for help with medical evacuations. President Muhammadu Buhari, whose army is fighting Boko Haram militants, expressed dismay and urged calm. The attack took place near the border with Cameroon, where the military is engaged in what it calls its final push against Boko…

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