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Uganda's Electoral Commission approved President Yoweri Museveni's candidacy for the January 2026 presidential elections on Tuesday. The octogenarian leader has governed the East African nation since seizing power through military force in 1986. His potential victory would extend his rule to...

Peter Mutharika secured victory in Malawi's presidential election with 57 percent of the votes cast on September 16. The electoral commission announced these results after the incumbent, Lazarus Chakwera, conceded defeat earlier that day. Chakwera received 33 percent of the ballots, while...

Peter Mutharika returns as Malawi's leader after President Lazarus Chakwera admitted defeat following the September 16 vote. The 85-year-old former law professor earned degrees from Yale and the University of London before spending decades in America. Voters recalled his previous presidency from...

Peter Mutharika secured victory in Malawi's presidential election after incumbent Lazarus Chakwera acknowledged defeat before official results emerged. Economic troubles dominated voter concerns as inflation reached 33 percent during Chakwera's five-year presidency. Rising prices for maize and...

Malawi witnessed a political transition on Wednesday when President Lazarus Chakwera accepted electoral defeat against former leader Peter Mutharika. Economic challenges dominated voter concerns during the September 16 election as inflation reached 33 percent under Chakwera's leadership. Rising...

Seychelles conducts presidential elections from Thursday through Saturday as environmental controversies dominate the campaign. The Indian Ocean nation boasts Africa's highest per capita wealth at $18,000 despite battling severe heroin addiction affecting up to 10,000 residents. Anglican priest...

Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi addressed United Nations member states during the General Assembly session this Tuesday. He urged international recognition of what he termed a silent genocide affecting his nation for over three decades. The president requested an...

Guinea's military government achieved overwhelming support for its proposed constitution during a nationwide referendum held this week. Official results show 89.4 percent of voters approved the new charter, while turnout reached 86.4 percent across the West African nation. The constitutional...

Dr. Ekua Amoakoh from the New Patriotic Party communication team responded to President John Dramani Mahama's recent United Nations statements about COVID-19's economic damage. The former NPP health spokesperson claimed these remarks validate the previous Akufo-Addo government's pandemic...

Dr. Bryan Acheampong's campaign representatives rejected former COCOBOD Chief Executive Joseph Boahen Aidoo's remarks regarding Ghana's cocoa syndication policy. The team labeled Aidoo's statements as contradictory and deceptive while emphasizing their commitment to factual democratic discourse...

Parliamentary opposition members have condemned the Ghana-United States deportation agreement as unconstitutional. The caucus demands immediate suspension of the arrangement, claiming the government operates without required legislative consent. Opposition leaders cite the 1992 Constitution and...

Kojo Oppong Nkrumah questioned President John Mahama's recent statements about global poverty during the COVID-19 pandemic. The former Information Minister and current Ofoase Ayirebi MP reacted on social media after Mahama addressed the Accra Reset event at the United Nations General Assembly in...

Ernest Owusu Bempah advocates for Kennedy Agyapong's presidential candidacy based on his anti-galamsey stance. The Deputy National Communications Director believes Agyapong possesses the necessary determination to combat illegal mining operations. Bempah argues that political and family...

Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia expressed optimism following his appearance before the New Patriotic Party vetting committee on Tuesday. The former Vice President characterized the session as thorough yet beneficial after completing the evaluation process in Accra. He conveyed satisfaction with his...

Ghana's Ambassador to the United States Victor Smith has warned National Democratic Congress leaders against premature succession planning. The diplomat criticized senior party members who have begun positioning themselves as potential replacements for President John Dramani Mahama. Chief of...

Fiorentina defender Tariq Lamptey sustained a complete anterior cruciate ligament rupture during Sunday's Serie A match against Como. The 24-year-old Ghana international fell awkwardly while attempting to control the ball after 20 minutes of play. Medical staff immediately substituted the...

Australia captured their second consecutive mixed relay time trial championship at the UCI road world championships held in Kigali on Wednesday. The six-member squad completed the 41.8-kilometer course in 54 minutes and 30.47 seconds. France secured second place, finishing five seconds behind...

Bibiani GoldStars management considers former Black Stars assistant coach Maxwell Konadu for their head coaching vacancy. Communications Director Samuel Kwagyire confirmed multiple candidates remain under evaluation following Frimpong Manso's dismissal. The club terminated Manso after their 2-0...

Ghanaian rapper Sarkodie commits to following all National Sports Authority guidelines for his 2025 Rapperholic Homecoming Concert at Baba Yara Stadium. Director General Yaw Ampofo Ankrah previously warned organizers about potential penalties if the venue suffers damage during the event. The...

Fiorentina defender Tariq Lamptey faces an extended recovery period after medical tests revealed a complete anterior cruciate ligament rupture. The Ghana international sustained the severe knee injury during Sunday's Serie A match against Como at Artemio Franchi Stadium. Lamptey lasted only 22...