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A nine-year-old girl has drowned in a swimming pool at the Tonyx Hotel near Aberewa Nkwanta in Koforidua, Ghana, according to reports. According to reports, “the girl was with her five siblings under the care of their father in the hotel.” “The girl did not participate in swimming activities but …

Ivory Coast has announced the withdrawal of French troops, marking the end of a decades-long military presence in the country. President Alassane Ouattara confirmed that the process will begin in January 2025, with the Port Bouët military base handed over to Ivorian forces. “We have decided on a coordinated and …

A 42-year-old man from Lusaka has initiated divorce proceedings after his wife posed for a controversial photograph with American R&B artist Chris Brown. The incident took place during a meet and greet session following Brown’s recent concert at the FNB Stadium in South Africa, where the woman, 34, had the pop star …

Zimbabwe has decided to abolish the death penalty almost 20 years after carrying out its last execution, a senior government official said. Martin Rushwaya, the Chief Cabinet Secretary, said in a government decree that President Emerson M’nangagwa had approved the law this week after the bill was passed by the …

179 people died in one of South Korea’s worst air disasters, which occurred at an airport in the southwest of the country on Sunday December 29. Some footage appears to show the aircraft touching down without employing its wheels or landing gear. It then skidded off the runway and crashed …

Jimmy Carter, 39th President of the United States, died peacefully on Sunday December 29 at his home in Plains, Georgia, surrounded by his family. The former peanut farmer lived longer than any president in history and celebrated his 100th birthday in October. The Democrat served as president from 1977 to …

A newlywed Chief Inspector died during his wedding ceremony in Akyem Anmase, near Oda, in the Eastern Region of Ghana. The Chief Inspector who was the Station Officer at the Anamase Police Station, collapsed moments after arriving at the Anamase Hotel, the venue for the event. The groom, accompanied by …

In the ranking of the 30 most attractive African cities, Cape Town and Casablanca come out on top for their economic and urban successes. Cape Town and Casablanca: benchmark cities Cape Town stands out for its innovative management and investment in infrastructure, while Casablanca is hailed for its impressive economic …

In Burkina Faso, the army carried out several anti-terrorist operations during the end-of-year period, resulting in the neutralization of numerous terrorists. The army said that between December 13 and 23, fighting forces, supported by air assets, intensified their actions throughout the national territory, quoted by the Agence d’information du Burkina …

At least 11 people were killed on Wednesday December 25 when suspected herdsmen invaded the communities of Ityuluv, Tse Azege and Innyiev ya in Mkomon district, Kwande local government area of Benue state, Nigeria. According to residents, the invaders stormed the communities when residents were celebrating the Christmas season. “The  …