Ghana plans to send three citizens to America for internet fraud charges. Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak ordered their arrest after receiving an official request from the United States government. The American diplomatic office asked Ghana to help catch these suspects under the country's extradition laws. Officials want to arrest Isaac Odso Boateng, Inusah Ahmed, Derrick Van Yeboah, and Patrick Kwame Asare for alleged online crimes. All four men are Ghanaian nationals who authorities believe still live inside the country.
The Interior Minister sent a letter to the Accra District Court on March 18 explaining the situation. He used powers given to him under Ghana's Extradition Act from 1960 to make the arrest order. The...
An international diplomatic expert says the United States no longer considers Africa a key partner. Adam Zig Na Abdullai made these comments after America announced travel restrictions affecting Ghana and other African nations. He spoke on Happy 98.9FM's Morning Show about the changing relationship. The diplomat believes President Donald Trump's policies focus mainly on American interests. African partnerships have become less important under the current administration.
Trump's team has introduced several measures that hurt ties with African countries. Immigration orders have become stricter and tariffs have increased. Foreign aid programs face major cuts across the continent. Business leader Elon Musk helped reduce USAID funding...
President John Dramani Mahama told local government leaders they must handle public money responsibly. He spoke to Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives during a Wednesday training session. The president made clear he would not protect them from corruption investigations. Anti-corruption agencies and the Auditor General will watch their work closely. Leaders who misuse funds should expect no presidential interference.
These officials control 80 percent of the District Assemblies Common Fund directly. Mahama stressed the money belongs to citizens and must serve public needs. Private use of these resources is forbidden. The funds should improve communities rather than personal lifestyles. Transparency remains essential...
Ntcheu District Football Association fights back against orders to shut down its leadership team. Central Region Football Association wants to remove the district officials and replace them with temporary leaders. District General Secretary Clement Mafula says only voters can dissolve the executive committee. He claims the regional body breaks football rules with its actions. The district plans to hold elections on July 4 despite the conflict.
The trouble started when regional officials stopped April elections over paperwork problems. Njolomole Football Zone denied causing any issues with candidate nominations. District Chairperson Williams Kapenuka accused regional leaders of trying to help certain candidates win. Vice Chairperson...
Mzuzu City Hammers shocked everyone at Rumphi Stadium on Wednesday. The underdogs beat Moyale Barracks 2-0 and ended their perfect season record. Nobody expected the Hammers to win against the powerful Lions of Kaning'ina. Moses Gwayi scored first after just three minutes of play. Jeremiah Kanyika added another goal before halftime to seal the victory.
Moyale fought hard to come back and save their unbeaten streak. Joseph Fulawhile kept goal for the Hammers and stopped every attack. He made several amazing saves that kept Moyale from scoring. The crowd watched him block shot after shot with perfect timing. Officials named him the best player of the match for his heroic performance.
The win moves Hammers up to 13th place on the league...
Malawi Prison Service wants help for a special wellness event at Kachere Women's Prison. The prison plans activities to help female inmates deal with stress and sadness. Officials hope these programs will help women prepare for life after prison. Steve Meke speaks for the prison service and asked groups to support the event. Churches, community groups and aid organizations can donate money or volunteer time.
The Stress-Free Day will have sports, games and cultural shows for inmates. Women can play football, compete in chess matches and perform traditional dances. A beauty contest and art displays will let inmates show their creative skills. Prison officials believe these activities build friendships among inmates and staff. The events...
Thyolo police caught a man running an illegal medical clinic and seized millions of Kwachas worth of drugs. Officers arrested 30-year-old Medison John on June 17, 2025, after someone tipped them off about his unlicensed operation at Makwasa. Police spokesperson Rebecca Kashoti said John was storing and giving out medicines without proper permits. The raid turned up huge amounts of pharmaceutical products that required special licenses. Police found everything from vitamin syrups to HIV drugs stored at the site.
Officers discovered 21 vitamin syrup bottles, 18 nasal drop containers, and 29 injection bottles during their search. They also found 11 bottles of HIV treatment drugs, birth control pills, needles, antibiotics, and other...
Malawi's election officials have pushed back the deadline for candidates to submit their nomination papers. The new dates run from July 24 to July 30, 2025. Justice Annabel Mtalimanja leads the Malawi Electoral Commission and announced the change during a Wednesday press conference in Lilongwe. The original deadline was June 22 for local races and July 5 for parliamentary contests. Officials made this change to match when the national assembly dissolves on July 23.
Voting will happen on September 16, 2025, with polls open from 6 AM to 4 PM. People standing in line at 4 PM can still vote, but anyone who arrives after that time cannot cast a ballot. Campaigning starts July 14 and stops at 6 AM on September 14, just two days before the...
A group called Citizens for Credible Elections wants two election officials to quit their jobs. The group plans to march through Lilongwe next Thursday morning starting at 9:30. Protesters will walk from Bingu National Stadium to the election commission office at Chisankho House. They want Justice Anabell Mtalimanja and Andrew Mpesi to step down from their leadership roles. The activists say these officials refuse to let outside experts check the voting computer system.
Four well-known activists signed the official protest letter that went to district authorities. Edward Kambanje, Sylvester Namiwa, Zynab Hassan and Nyanyiwe Soko organized the demonstration plans. The group accuses election leaders of taking sides and blocking an...
