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Ghana’s judicial system has been thrown into international scrutiny after renowned investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas secured a resounding legal victory in a U.S. court, despite losing the same defamation case in Ghana years ago. A jury in New Jersey ruled 8-0 in favor of Anas, awarding him victory in a case against Kennedy Agyapong, the former Member of Parliament for Assin Central. Agyapong, a vocal critic of Anas, had publicly accused him of corruption, claiming the journalist used his investigative work to extort money and amass personal wealth. However, while the U.S. court upheld Anas’ credibility, the Ghanaian Supreme…

Israeli airstrikes overnight have killed at least 58 Palestinians across the Gaza Strip, according to three hospitals, as the conflict rages on with no clear end in sight. The strikes, which hit multiple homes in the middle of the night, left men, women, and children dead as they slept. The renewed assault comes as Israel restored a blockade on northern Gaza, warning residents not to use the main highway leading in and out of the area. Only movement to the south via the coastal road is permitted. The blockade had been lifted following the January ceasefire, which saw hundreds of…

The European Union (EU) has reaffirmed its commitment to combating racism and discrimination worldwide, marking the 60th anniversary of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination. In a statement issued on behalf of the EU, the High Representative highlighted that racism remains a major barrier to justice, equality, and full societal participation, despite global efforts over the past six decades. The representative called for renewed action to uphold the Convention and ensure its full implementation worldwide. “The persistence of discrimination and its profound impact on individuals and societies demands political will, stronger enforcement of existing…

Ghanaian police have arrested Daniel Owusu Koranteng, a former colleague and close associate of slain investigative journalist Ahmed Suale, for allegedly leaking sensitive photographs of Suale to a politician before his murder in January 2019. Koranteng, who had reportedly fled to the United Kingdom after Suale’s assassination in Madina, Accra, was apprehended at a salon in Amasaman-Adease upon his return to Ghana. Police sources indicate that Koranteng’s name had surfaced in ongoing investigations into Suale’s killing, which remains unresolved. Authorities believe his release of images of the journalist to a politician could have played a role in exposing Suale’s identity…

Ohio University has introduced Undergraduate and Master’s degree programs in Asante Twi, marking a significant step in promoting Akan language, culture, and research on a global academic stage. The new programs, officially titled “Study Akan”, position Asante Twi as a language of literature, history, and scholarly exploration in Ghana and beyond. The initiative aims to provide students with linguistic proficiency while deepening their understanding of Akan traditions, oral literature, and cultural identity. Asante Twi, a widely spoken dialect in Ghana, is a dominant language of communication in the Ashanti Region and other Akan-speaking areas. According to the university’s Department of…

The European Union has approved a third disbursement of nearly €3.5 billion in grants and loans to Ukraine under the Ukraine Facility, bringing the total funds provided to €20 billion since the program’s launch last year. The funding aims to support Ukraine’s economic stability, reconstruction, and modernization as the country continues to recover from the ongoing war. The latest payment was approved after Ukraine successfully met 13 reform benchmarks, including expanding renewable energy use, strengthening energy regulation, simplifying border procedures, and implementing strategies for agricultural development, including mine removal from farmlands. The Ukraine Facility, established in March 2024, is a…

North Macedonia is reeling from its deadliest tragedy in recent memory after a devastating fire tore through an overcrowded nightclub in the eastern town of Kocani, killing 59 people and injuring 155. The inferno, which broke out early Sunday, left many burned, suffocated, or trampled in a desperate escape through the building’s only exit. With victims as young as 16, the nation has declared seven days of mourning as grieving families demand accountability. “We are all in shock, and I am shocked myself: as a mother, as a person, as a president,” said President Gordana Davkova Siljanovska in a national…

U.S. President Donald Trump has revealed plans to speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday as part of efforts to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One on Sunday evening while traveling from Florida to Washington, Trump suggested a major development could be announced soon. “We will see if we have something to announce maybe by Tuesday. I will be speaking to President Putin on Tuesday,” Trump said. “A lot of work’s been done over the weekend. We want to see if we can bring that war to an end.” The…

Authorities in Zambia are scrambling to contain the fallout from a massive acid spill at a Chinese-owned mine, which has polluted a major river and sparked fears of long-term environmental and public health consequences. The spill, which occurred on February 18 when a tailings dam collapsed at a copper mine in the north of the country, has sent toxic waste over 100 kilometers downstream, raising concerns for millions of people who depend on the river. Investigators from the Engineering Institution of Zambia reported that approximately 50 million liters of acidic waste, heavy metals, and dissolved solids flowed into a tributary…

The United States launched a series of airstrikes on Houthi-controlled regions in Yemen on Saturday, with President Donald Trump promising to use “overwhelming lethal force” until the Iran-backed rebels cease their attacks on international shipping. The strikes, which targeted key Houthi military sites in the capital, Sanaa, and other northern provinces, killed at least 31 people, according to the Houthis. Explosions were reported in Sanaa, Saada, Hodeida, Bayda, and Marib, with plumes of black smoke seen rising from military facilities. In a social media post, Trump said U.S. forces were acting to defend American and allied commercial and naval vessels…