South Sudan's opposition party issued calls for armed mobilization against the government on Monday. Leaders demanded regime change after authorities announced plans to prosecute Riek Machar for treason and crimes against humanity. The former first vice-president faces murder charges related to a March military base attack that killed over 250 soldiers. Machar's supporters reject these accusations as political persecution designed to eliminate opposition voices. President Salva Kiir stripped Machar of his government position while keeping him under house arrest.
The deteriorating power-sharing agreement threatens to restart civil conflict that claimed 400,000 lives during the 2010s. Elections scheduled for December 2024 have been...
Media figure MC Yaa Yeboah praised President John Dramani Mahama for implementing measures against hate speech across Ghana. The television personality expressed support during her appearance on the United Showbiz program. She believes this policy will enhance media standards nationwide.
Yeboah requested that government authorities expand enforcement beyond Ghana's borders. Many citizens living abroad spread inflammatory content while avoiding accountability due to their overseas location. She emphasized that foreign-based individuals often have more time to create divisive messages that promote violence back home.
The presenter urged fair application of hate speech regulations across all political affiliations. She warned against...
Vida Adutwumwaa Boateng from Burniton Music Group criticized government management of the Black Star Experience during her appearance on United Showbiz. The public relations executive questioned President Mahama's recent media statements about foundational progress on the cultural initiative. Boateng expressed concern that officials responsible for the project have failed to communicate effectively with leadership. She referenced her previous objections during the program launch regarding the absence of clear implementation plans.
The entertainment industry representative highlighted contradictions between Tourism Ministry statements and Black Star Experience messaging during parliamentary vetting sessions. Boateng emphasized her...
Social media tensions erupted between rival fan bases after Stonebwoy performed during halftime at the Hearts of Oak versus Hohoe United match. The Bhimnation artist headlined the Ghana Premier League season opener at Accra Sports Stadium. Stadium attendance failed to reach capacity despite Stonebwoy's previous success selling out the same venue for his BHIM Festival concert. Shatta Wale supporters used the lower turnout to criticize their rival's popularity on various platforms. TV3 shared performance footage that generated numerous negative responses from online users.
Critics questioned the artist selection and unfavorably compared audience numbers to those of other recent events. Some commenters suggested the performance appeared...
Paramount Chief Togbe Koku Dzaga XI encouraged Volta Region residents to maintain cultural identity during the Klefe Yam Festival celebration. The Night of Traditional Music and Dance featured performances by local groups showcasing ancestral customs through various traditional dance forms. Community members gathered at the town square to witness cultural displays aimed at connecting younger generations with their heritage.
The traditional leader expressed concern that foreign cultural adoption would weaken community bonds and personal identity. He compared people without cultural roots to trees vulnerable to strong winds that easily fall. The chief emphasized that Ewe traditions instill valuable qualities such as discipline and strong...
Ghana Bar Association President Mrs Efua Ghartey rejected accusations of inconsistent advocacy during the organization's 2025 annual conference in Wa. She defended the association's stance on Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo's removal proceedings. Attorney-General Dr Dominic Ayine had questioned the Bar's approach and consistency in constitutional matters. Ghartey acknowledged Article 146 permits Chief Justice removal but condemned the current procedural methods. The absence of comprehensive regulations governing such petitions creates potential arbitrariness and unfairness.
Ghartey warned that unclear removal procedures for high-ranking state officers should concern all citizens. She described the current process as an unfortunate...
Regional Minister Joseph Addae Akwaboa launched his familiarization tour across the Bono Region to engage traditional leaders and community members. He visited Dormaa Palace first, urging chiefs and kingmakers to follow established customs when installing new leaders. The minister emphasized that chieftaincy conflicts waste development resources and create security concerns. He identified troubled areas such as Sunyani, Berekum, Wenchi, Badu, and Sampa, where disputes threaten regional stability. Violence during succession battles damages property and causes casualties.
Akwaboa announced upcoming infrastructure projects, including the Alaska outer ring road construction and market centers with essential services. Government policies...
District Chief Executive Mary Haruna pledged accelerated development for Nadowli-Kaleo through infrastructure improvements and social programs. She coordinates with Regional Coordinating Council officials to prioritize feeder road construction and rehabilitation projects. Current road conditions limit access to markets, schools, and medical facilities across rural communities. Transportation challenges affect economic growth and service delivery throughout the district.
Haruna targets youth unemployment through government flagship programs like YouStart and National Entrepreneurship Innovation Programme partnerships. The Assembly supports vocational training and agricultural job creation schemes for local residents. Healthcare...
The Akoto Royal Family demands that Tanyigbe residents honor the Volta Regional House of Chiefs' decision regarding paramount chieftaincy succession. Regional authorities ruled the throne on a rotational basis and granted leadership rights to the Akoto clan after Togbe Kwasi Adiko V passed away. Murphy Akoto condemned the Adiko family for disregarding judicial authority through the continued promotion of Roland Adiko as chief. The March 2025 ruling declared Adiko's installation invalid and confirmed Togbe Etoi Kodzo II as the legitimate paramount chief. Officials determined the succession system alternates between different clans according to historical tradition.
The Adiko family organized ceremonies celebrating Roland Adiko in April...
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