Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé is navigating a tumultuous season after missing a crucial penalty in the club’s 2-0 defeat to Liverpool on Wednesday. While Madrid’s head coach Carlo Ancelotti acknowledged Liverpool’s dominance, he emphasized the need to rally around Mbappé during this difficult period. “This has happened many times before in my career,” Ancelotti told reporters. “When you’re a striker, you want to score, and when you don’t, it’s disappointing. The only remedy is patience. He’s going through a tough moment, but we must support him. He’ll soon bounce back.” Real Madrid has been struggling overall, losing three of…
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Ohene Anochie
Senior Reporter with AMN News Agency, known for his insightful journalism and in-depth coverage of current events.
Burkina Faso’s media regulator has summoned the editor-in-chief of Observateur Paalga, a prominent local newspaper, along with one of its journalists, over an article about neighboring Mali. The High Council for Communication (CSC), the country’s media oversight body, scheduled the hearing for Thursday, November 28, citing allegations that the newspaper’s publication violated laws, ethical standards, and journalistic professionalism. The article in question, titled “Malian Armed Forces: Loads of Generals” (translated), criticized the recent promotion of several high-ranking officials in Mali’s military-led government. The piece specifically commented on the junta leader’s decision to elevate himself to the highest military rank and…
Four executives from the Canadian mining firm Barrick Gold have been arrested in Mali as the country’s military government continues to target foreign mining companies over unpaid taxes. The arrests are part of an escalating effort by the regime to extract millions in additional revenues from the mining sector. Barrick Gold confirmed on Tuesday that employees from its Loulo-Gounkoto mining complex were detained on Monday night and have since been charged. While the charges remain undisclosed, the company stated it firmly rejects the accusations. Malian authorities have not provided further comments on the matter. This isn’t the first time these…
Would you confide in an “AI Jesus” about your deepest questions and struggles? This was the premise of a two-month experiment at a Catholic chapel in Switzerland, where a digital avatar of Jesus engaged visitors in discussions on faith, morality, and life’s challenges, offering responses rooted in Scripture. The exhibit, named Deus in Machina, was held at Peter’s Chapel in Lucerne and aimed to examine the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and religion. Organizers wanted to explore the boundaries of human trust in AI while acknowledging its growing role in daily life, including spiritual matters. Visitors entered a confessional booth…
Two of London’s most iconic markets, Billingsgate and Smithfield, will cease operations in the coming years, concluding traditions that date back to medieval times. The City of London Corporation, which oversees these markets, announced plans on Wednesday to present a bill to Parliament relinquishing its responsibility for operating them. Billingsgate, renowned for fish, and Smithfield, synonymous with meat, have been staples of London commerce since the 11th century. The decision follows the corporation’s move to abandon its proposed relocation of both markets to a new site in Dagenham, east of London. The project was deemed financially unsustainable, with costs ballooning…
President-elect Donald Trump announced a breakthrough in curbing illegal migration from Mexico after a conversation with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Wednesday. However, Sheinbaum emphasized Mexico’s ongoing efforts and reiterated that her country’s stance is to build bridges, not close borders. The discussion came shortly after Trump threatened sweeping tariffs on Canada and Mexico to pressure these nations on migration and drug-related issues. In a statement on Truth Social, Trump claimed that Sheinbaum had agreed to “stop Migration through Mexico,” which he interpreted as effectively closing the U.S.-Mexico border. Sheinbaum, however, described their exchange as “excellent,” stating that Mexico is…
Australia’s House of Representatives has approved a groundbreaking bill that would ban children under the age of 16 from using social media platforms, paving the way for the legislation to become law pending Senate approval. If enacted, it would be the first law of its kind globally, holding platforms like TikTok, Facebook, Snapchat, Reddit, X (formerly Twitter), and Instagram accountable for violations. The bill, passed by 102 votes to 13 on Wednesday, imposes penalties of up to 50 million Australian dollars ($33 million) for platforms that fail to prevent young children from creating accounts. Social media companies would have one…
A ceasefire between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah has taken effect, ending over 14 months of intense conflict that devastated southern Lebanon and heightened tensions across the region. Residents began returning to their homes in southern Lebanon, despite warnings from the Israeli and Lebanese militaries to avoid restricted areas. Israeli forces remain stationed in southern Lebanon as part of a phased withdrawal outlined in the ceasefire agreement. An Israeli security official, speaking on condition of anonymity, indicated that the withdrawal will be completed within the 60-day timeframe specified in the deal, contingent on adherence by all parties. “This…
Dr. Tony Aubynn, former Chief Executive Officer of the Minerals Commission and a traditional leader in the Western Region, has filed a defamation lawsuit against journalist Paul Adom-Otchere and Ignite Media Group, owners of Good Evening Ghana. The civil suit, filed on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at the High Court in Accra, alleges that remarks made by Mr. Adom-Otchere on his program were intended to tarnish Dr. Aubynn’s reputation in the eyes of the public. Dr. Aubynn, currently the Abakoma-Akyempimhene of the Damang-Wassa Division of the Wassa Fiase Traditional Council, claims the comments have subjected him to public ridicule and…
The Electoral Commission (EC) has responded to concerns raised by media organizations regarding a directive limiting access to constituency and regional collation centers during the 2024 general elections. The directive, which restricts the number of media outlets permitted at collation centers, has sparked significant feedback from media stakeholders, who worry about its potential impact on transparency and inclusivity. In a memo issued earlier, the EC instructed district and regional staff to allocate specific quotas for media accreditation. Under this directive, only eight media outlets will be allowed at constituency collation centers, while regional centers will accommodate 12. In response to…
