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Kenya Launches Security Operation Against Ethiopian Militia. A new security operation targeting the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) began on February 3 in northern Kenya. The operation, named "Ondoa Jangili," led to raids on militia hideouts in Sololo and Merti Sub-Counties. Security teams seized...

Zimbabwe's Tobacco Board Emphasizes Quality Control for 2025 Season. The Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB) issued guidance to farmers about proper crop handling ahead of the 2025 marketing season. The board stressed that high-quality tobacco commands premium prices in the market...

President Mnangagwa recently spoke about the risks of being too satisfied with success. He said this can lead to complacency and slow progress. This message is important for Zimbabwe as it works toward Vision 2030. The country aims to become an upper-middle-income economy. Celebrating...

The 2025 tobacco marketing season is almost here. Farmers are excited but also nervous. They hope for high prices to cover their costs and make a profit. The wait for the Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB) to set the opening date is stressful. Farmers worry about global market trends...

The government has rebuilt and repaired many roads across the country, which is an important achievement. However, roads also need regular maintenance to stay in good shape. Small problems like cracks or eroding edges can quickly get worse. Heavy rains can wash out these faults and create...

The SADC Extraordinary Summit in Harare made key decisions on bringing peace to the DRC. Leaders agreed to hold a joint summit with the EAC and called to revive the Luanda Process. The Luanda Process led to a peace deal in 2002 between the DRC and Uganda. At the time, Angola's president...

TV Personality Delay Hopes for Baby Boy by December 2025. Accra, Ghana - Popular TV host Delay wants to have a baby boy by the end of December 2025. She shared her hopes on The Delay Show. Delay plans to name her son Judah. She believes the name will show God's blessings in her life. "I'm...

Minority Leader: Freemasonry Not Anti-Christian or Occultic. Accra - Alexander Afenyo-Markin has clarified his Freemasonry ties. The Minority Leader says the group is not anti-Christian or occultic. Afenyo-Markin told JoyNews that many people misunderstand Freemasonry. "It is not a secret...

Minority Leader's Comment Sparks Reactions in Parliament. Accra, Ghana—Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin caused a stir in Parliament when he made a remark about NDC MPs who want posts in John Dramani Mahama's government. NDC members often heckle when Afenyo-Markin speaks in Parliament...

Afenyo-Markin Demands Documents from Ablakwa, Sam George for Approval. Accra, Feb. 4—Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin wants two ministerial nominees to submit documents to the Appointments Committee. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa and Samuel Nartey George made claims during their vetting and...

Gomoa Akropong No. 2 Celebrates Akwambo Festival, Emphasizes Education. Gomoa Akropong No. 2, Ghana - The Chiefs and people of Gomoa Akropong No. 2 celebrated their Annual Akwambo Festival last Saturday. The community is in the Gomoa Central District of the Central Region. During the...

Kuoru Abu Diaka Sukabe Ninia (V) Submits Council of State Nomination. Kuoru Abu Diaka Sukabe Ninia (V) has submitted his nomination for Upper West Regional Representative to Ghana's Council of State. He is the Vice President of the Upper West Regional House of Chiefs and a member of the...

Accra Court Charges Micro Credit Managers with Confiscating Customer's Dresses. Accra - Two managers from Bridge Micro Credit face charges for taking 955 women's dresses from a customer's shop. The customer had defaulted on a loan payment. Gideon Yeboah, 39, and Godfred Bright Eku, 50, pleaded...

Ministry Dismisses Reports of Scrapping Teacher Trainee Allowances. Accra, Ghana - The Ministry of Education has refuted claims that the government plans to eliminate allowances for teacher trainees. The reports stemmed from remarks made by Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu during a meeting...

Court Grants Bail to Suspects in Nsoatreman FC Supporter's Murder Case. Sunyani, Ghana - The Sunyani District Court 'B' granted bail to two suspects in the murder case of Francis Frimpong, a Kumasi Asante Kotoko FC supporter. The incident occurred during a Ghana Premier League match on February...

China's Import Ban Creates Regional Supply Issues for GeForce RTX 5090. The GeForce RTX 5090 GPU faces supply problems in China. The country bans direct imports of the card. But it's still sold on Chinese sites. Sellers get it from nearby countries like South Korea, Japan, and Taiwan. In...

Capcom Releases Free Monster Hunter Wilds Benchmark for PC. Capcom launched a free PC benchmark tool on February 5, 2025. The "Monster Hunter Wilds Benchmark" tests computer performance using a demo from the upcoming game Monster Hunter Wilds. Users can download the benchmark from the game's...

Razer Unveils Wolverine V3 Pro and Tournament Edition Controllers. Razer has launched two new Xbox controllers: the Wolverine V3 Pro and the Wolverine V3 Tournament Edition. The Pro model is wireless and uses advanced tech to reduce input lag. The Tournament Edition has a wired connection for...

Elgato Releases Wave Link 2.0 for Simplified Audio Control. Elgato has unveiled Wave Link 2.0, an updated audio management software. The new version makes complex sound control tasks easier for audio professionals. Voice Focus is a major new feature. It uses AI to reduce noise, echo, and...

Minority Leader: Two Minister Nominees Face Secret Vote. Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin says two minister nominees will face a secret vote in Parliament because there is no agreement on their appointments. The nominees are Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa for Foreign Affairs and Samuel Nartey...