A 50-year-old farmer has been arrested for killing his wife in Apla, a rural community in the Lower Manya Krobo municipality in Ghana’s Eastern Region, according to reports. “The suspect after the alleged murder, told the Dadematseme of the area that a side wall of their building collapsed over the …
Read More »Spotify announces launch of new Afrobeats platform
Music streaming service Spotify has launched a new platform dedicated to all the latest news and developments from Afrobeats, as it continues to gain traction around the world. The site, will feature interviews with leading experts, videos and the latest Spotify data and trends around Afrobeats listening. Last year alone, …
Read More »Investigation in South Africa after 31 dead in a gold mine
South Africa is investigating the deaths of at least 31 people at a mine last month in the Free State province, which has been closed for about 30 years, Reuters reported on Thursday, citing the energy department. “They are believed to be from neighbouring Lesotho – which reported the incident …
Read More »43 dead in Ugandan high school attack
The death toll from the terrorist attack on the Mpondwe high school near the Congolese border on the night of June 16-17, 2023, has risen to 43 in Uganda. In the aftermath, the opposition blamed the government, in particular, for Uganda’s security capabilities. “The attack could be the group’s revenge …
Read More »Zambia reaches deal to restructure over $6bn in debt
Zambia has reached a deal to restructure more than $6bn (£4.7bn) of debt owed to other governments, the BBC reported. President Hakainde Hichilema said the agreement marked a significant milestone in the journey towards economic recovery. But he said work was needed to continue on a separate deal with private …
Read More »Nigeria: a pastor defiles a 13-year-old girl
An Assemblies of God Church pastor has been arrested for deflowering a 13-year-old domestic worker in the Aba area of Nigeria state, according to reports. “The suspect took the victim from her family members with a promise to sponsor her education,” according to information. “When I started leaving with the …
Read More »WhatsApp now allows you to filter unwanted calls: here’s how
After end-to-end encryption, the integration of ephemeral messages or the possibility of locking a discussion using a PIN code or biometric data saved on a device, WhatsApp continues to improve the privacy protection of exchanges on its platform with the arrival of a new feature. Tired of receiving calls from …
Read More »Angry youths kill 11 dogs in Gomoa
A group of irate youth killed 11 dogs after a stray dog bit 13 people at Gomoa Dominase in the Gomoa East district of Ghana’s Central Region, according to reports. The incident caused concern and raised alarm among the local community. Among the victims, eight individuals are currently receiving treatment …
Read More »Joe Biden’s son pleads guilty to tax fraud
In the crosshairs of the US justice system, Joe Biden’s son pleaded guilty to tax fraud and illegal possession of firearms in two cases, after cutting a deal with the Delaware District Attorney’s office. Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden, is going through a complicated time. Facing justice in …
Read More »US calls for orderly UN withdrawal from Mali
The US State Department has called for an “orderly and responsible” drawdown of the UN peacekeeping mission in Mali, known as Minusma, following Bamako’s call for its departure “without delay”. “We are concerned about the effects this decision will have on the security and humanitarian crises impacting the Malian people. …
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