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A civil society group accused Malawi's main opposition party of paying for protests before elections. The Focused Minds and People Driven Initiative said the Democratic Progressive Party wants to harm the government. The group held a press meeting in Lilongwe to share these claims. Executive...

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company sends computer chips from its Arizona factory back to Taiwan for final processing. The company cannot complete the packaging work needed for artificial intelligence computers at its American facilities. High demand from AI server makers forces TSMC to...

Apple plans to release the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max at its September event. The new phones will feature a design change that makes the back panel appear raised from the top. Sources suggest Apple will move its logo toward the bottom of both devices. This small shift could create major...

Women musicians face major barriers in Ghana's music industry despite their talent and hard work. The entertainment business remains controlled mostly by men who make key decisions about contracts and performances. Female artists often work twice as hard but receive less recognition than their...

Nigerian police officials have started looking into a video that shows actress Angela Okorie running with armed officers behind her. The clip spread quickly across social media platforms and caught many people's attention. Several uniformed police officers can be seen following the actress as...

Poor insulation makes one-third of French homes dangerous during hot weather. The Foundation for Housing reports these buildings turn deadly when temperatures rise. Last summer alone, extreme heat killed 3,700 people across France. European heat waves claimed nearly 50,000 lives during the same...

Iran conducted a state funeral Saturday for about 60 people who died during a 12-day war with Israel. The ceremony took place at 8 a.m. local time at the center of Tehran. Government buildings and businesses shut down for the event. Mourners dressed at black gathered on streets carrying Iranian...

A fifteen-year-old student from Tiflet helps other teenagers return to education after leaving school early. Said Rifai attends middle school east of Morocco's capital Rabat. He works with friends to bring back students who quit their studies. The teenager has already convinced several peers to...

Gambian fishermen face severe hardships as their traditional catches disappear from local waters. Foreign fishing boats remove large amounts of fish that once fed families across West Africa. These industrial vessels send their catch to Europe where the fish becomes feed for farm-raised salmon...

Nigerian fighters prepare for battle with ancient rituals and magical protection. Athletes wrap rope around one hand and cover their bodies with special charms. They visit spiritual guides for prayers before entering the ring. Traditional medicine gets placed under scars on their arms. These...

President Donald Trump attended a NATO summit at The Hague where he pressed member countries to boost military spending. The gathering featured discussions about defense budgets and security threats from Russia and other nations. Trump argued that European allies should contribute more money to...

The United Nations Development Programme will work with Ghana to create new digital systems for small businesses. Shaima Hussein from UNDP made this announcement during a special event for small companies on Friday. The program aims to help business owners register their companies and find money...

Ghana plans to help small businesses access cheaper loans through new government programs. Trade Minister Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare announced the expansion during Friday celebrations for International MSMEs Day. The administration wants to remove barriers that prevent entrepreneurs from growing...

Ghana's Volta Regional Minister James Gunu encouraged Chinese investors to consider business ventures during Friday's Ghana-China Business Summit closing ceremony. The minister highlighted his region's vast agricultural potential across 10,200 square kilometers of territory. Volta Region...

Two Ghana football clubs have earned spots for African continental tournaments next season. Bibiani Gold Stars captured their first league championship after three years of top-flight competition. The team collected 63 points under head coach Stephen Frimpong Manso to claim the title. Gold Stars...

Nana Kwasi Oppong has signed with Visakha FC after leaving Kpando Heart of Lions. The striker found the net 11 times during the 2024/25 Ghana Premier League season. His goal total made him the fourth best scorer across all teams. Berekum Chelsea player Stephen Amankona earned the Golden Boot...

Mohammed Fuseini scored his first international goal during recent Unity Cup matches held in London. The Union Saint-Gilloise striker helped Ghana secure third place at the tournament. His team defeated Trinidad and Tobago in the final match of the competition. Ghana coach Otto Addo gained...

Brentford turned down Manchester United's second offer for Bryan Mbeumo worth 62.5 million pounds. The Premier League club rejected United's proposal of 55 million pounds with 7.5 million pounds in additional payments. United made their first attempt earlier this month at 45 million pounds with...

Ghana footballer Christopher Bonsu Baah denies money motivated his transfer to Saudi Arabia. The young winger will leave KRC Genk for Al-Qadsiah after the Saudi club paid 15 million euros. Bonsu Baah plans to sign a four-year contract with his new team. He told Joy Sport that career development...

Teams have started arriving for the TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations tournament. The competition runs from July 5 through July 26 across multiple Moroccan cities. Twelve African nations will compete for the continental championship. South Africa holds the defending champion title...