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Walter Mzembi returned to Zimbabwe after six years away from his home country. The former foreign affairs minister fled during 2018 to avoid corruption charges about stolen television sets. Government officials accused him of taking 2 million dollars worth of equipment meant for World Cup...

Zimbabwe plans to double community health workers from 19,000 to 40,000 people before 2030 arrives. Health Minister Douglas Mombeshora wants one worker stationed at every village across the country. The government supports Africa CDC goals for expanding healthcare access through local...

Alexander Afenyo-Markin attacked President John Dramani Mahama for stopping radio station closures. The Minority Leader called the presidential order a dangerous abuse of executive power. National Communications Authority shut down 64 stations for operating without proper licenses. Mahama...

Office of the Special Prosecutor defended searching Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited offices for investigation documents. Samuel Appiah Darko said investigators needed papers about the Ghana Revenue Authority contract dispute. The agency used court warrants after SML refused to share...

Stanley Afaku received a 10-year prison sentence for robbing a hospital security guard at gunpoint. The 36-year-old Nigerian man attacked Nash Arthur during February at Effia-Nkwanta Regional Hospital. Judge Naa Amberley Akowuah ordered Afaku's deportation after he completes his jail term...

Thomas Tanko Musah brought Ghana National Association of Teachers leaders to meet President John Dramani Mahama at his office. The teachers group wanted to congratulate Mahama after his December election victory. Musah said voters spoke clearly when they chose Mahama as their new president. GNAT...

President John Dramani Mahama ordered radio stations back on air after public anger over closures. National Communications Authority shut down over 60 stations for breaking broadcast rules. Critics called the move heavy-handed censorship that threatened democratic freedoms. Asaase Radio and...

Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey toured children's homes across Accra and found troubling conditions. The Gender Minister saw overcrowded facilities struggling to help vulnerable kids. Many parents abandon children with special needs at care centers across Ghana. Government officials promise better...

Ghana's Gender Ministry started three days of training with European Union partners at Accra workshops. Officials want better reporting on women's roles during peace talks across West Africa. The program teaches government workers how to track progress under United Nations Security Council...

Upper West Regional Peace Council hosted women for three days of conflict prevention training. United Nations Development Programme partnered with the council to teach mediation skills across Lambussie District. Denmark and Luxembourg governments funded the workshop through Ghana's Gender...

West African Examinations Council finished planning for 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination across Nandom Municipality. The organization expects 890 students from 37 schools to take the important test. Boys make up 437 candidates and girls total 453 participants. Public schools...

Charles Aseidu visited students taking important exams across Tano South constituency. The parliament member encouraged 1,835 junior high school students during their Basic Education Certificate Examination. Boys made up 925 of the test takers from 61 different schools. Three students missed...

Joseph Akasake Abaah praised his local member of parliament during school visits across Bongo district. The district leader thanked Lawyer Charles Bawa Duah for fixing storm damage at education facilities. Heavy rains destroyed roofs at several schools and forced students out of classrooms. Duah...

Nigeria plans to host the West Africa Economic Summit at Abuja International Conference Centre during June 20-21, 2025. Regional leaders will meet to create unified trade policies and secure money for infrastructure projects. The summit wants to help all West African countries grow their...

A Ghana court freed 13 salt miners after four years of legal battles. Judge Agnes Opoku-Barnieh ruled Thursday that police failed to prove their case against the workers from Ada region. The miners faced charges related to fighting over Ada Songor Lagoon control with Electrochem Ghana Limited...

Toni Kroos sparked debate after criticizing Barcelona coach Hans Flick's team rules. The retired German midfielder questioned Flick's policy of benching players who arrive late to practice. Kroos played for Real Madrid before ending his career last season. He won many trophies during his time...

Atletico Madrid and Milan discuss finalizing a player transfer deal. Sky Sports reports both clubs moved closer to agreement during recent talks. The Spanish team wants to bring back their French international after his strong Milan performances. Atletico raised their offer from 15 million to 20...

Tottenham hired Thomas Frank as their new head coach through 2028. The Danish manager brings deep Premier League knowledge after working with Brentford since 2016. Frank guided Brentford from lower divisions into England's top flight. His teams consistently performed above expectations during...

Barcelona turned down Monaco's bid for Ansu Fati during summer transfer talks. The French club wanted to borrow the Spanish winger for one season without paying his complete wages. Barcelona refused because they no longer want to cover salaries for players who join other teams. The Catalan...

Liverpool started talks with Barcelona about Colombian winger Luis Diaz. The Spanish club wants to sign the 28-year-old player during summer transfer moves. Barcelona hopes to strengthen their squad after winning three major trophies under coach Hans Flick. The Catalan team achieved domestic...