More than 4,000 people, including leaders from across the continent, have attended President Yoweri Museveni's swearing in ceremony in Uganda's capital, Kampala.
Mr Museveni won a highly contested election in January, which main challen…
England’s NHS app will be available to use as a vaccine passport from Monday, the government has said - but only for those who have had both doses of the jab.
A paper version will also be available - by calling 119 but not through a GP.…
Dua Lipa demanded a pay rise for NHS workers as she won two major awards at the Brits - the UK's first major in-person ceremony of the Covid era.
And Little Mix called out sexism in the music industry after becoming the first all-female…
On Tuesday, former first lady Michelle Obama visited The Late Show With Stephen Colbert and opened up about her battle with low-grade depression. Obama first revealed her struggle in August, while in the midst of a pandemic and ongoing rac…
A new law that tightens patriotic loyalty tests for Hong Kong politicians will take effect later this month after being passed by the city's legislature on Wednesday, local media reported.
The law is widely expected to further stifle de…
There was no need for face masks or social distancing at Tuesday's Brit Awards, as the ceremony was part of a government live events trial examining how live music concerts might work post-Covid.
That meant the stars could turn up in pe…
The Covid-19 pandemic was preventable, an independent review panel has said.
The panel, set up by the World Health Organization, said the combined response of the WHO and global governments was a "toxic cocktail".
The WHO should have…
Vice Admiral Seth Amoama, Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS) has been officially inducted into office.
Rear Admiral Issah Adam Yakubu, Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), and Major General Nicholas Peter Andoh, Chief of Staff (COS) were also …
Cryptocurrency ether hit a record high on Wednesday, taking gains this year to almost 500% on the back of a growing interest in decentralised finance applications and increasing institutional interest in cryptocurrencies.
Ether, the sec…
The Leader of the Great Consolidated Popular Party (GCPP), Dr Henry Herbert Lartey, has called on the government to identify and prosecute sponsors of illegal mining in the country.
According to him, while the youth were engaged in ille…
The Central Regional Office of the Ghana Red Cross Society (GRCS) has pledged to remain committed to its humanitarian mission to impact Ghana and the world at large.
It reaffirmed the Society's aim to contribute its quota to nation-buil…
One of the tags that has been associated with actress/producer Yvonne Nelson over the years is that she is arrogant and it has been hard for her to shed it.
However, she has stated that she is not arrogant explaining that people have a …
Discussants at a post-election stakeholders’ review workshop of the 2020 presidential and parliamentary elections, have called on the Attorney General and Minister of Justice to develop a Legislative Instrument (LI) to guide the implementa…
Run National Development Bank asProfessor of economics at the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER), Professor Peter Quartey has stated that the establishment of the National Development Bank will have no positive …
The Volta Regional branch of the Ghana Red Cross Society (GRCS) has inducted new Committee Members into office after a successful election at the Annual General Meeting (AGM).
The committee, which would steer the affairs of the Society …
Tesla Inc’s (TSLA.O) top boss Elon Musk said in a series of tweets on Wednesday that the company expects to release a significantly improved version of its full self-driving technology within the next two to three weeks.
Subscriptions t…
The Parliamentary Select Committee on Local Government and Rural Development has expressed worry about the continuous award of contracts by the government for the implementation of capital projects at the local level.
The Committee said…
The operations of Susu collectors in Ghana are increasingly becoming digitised following a partnership between the Ghana Co-operative Susu Collectors Association (GCSCA) and Savings at the Frontier.
Operators of the financial scheme say…
Superintendent Alexander Kwaku Obeng, Director Education, Training and Research of the Motor Traffic and Transport Unit (MTTD), has said ensuring safety on the roads was a shared responsibility.
"As citizens, we all have roles to play i…
In view of the COVID-19 pandemic, there will be no regional and district Eidul Fitr Prayers.
All Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) in the Greater Accra Region (GAR) in collaboration with their respective Police Com…
Mr Stephen Yakubu, the Upper East Regional Minister, says the Region has not recorded any new cases of COVID-19 as at May 6, 2021.
"We are doing pretty well in Upper East Region with regard to COVID-19 cases. As of May 6, 2021, the tota…
The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) will deploy 70,000 field supervisors and enumerators to gather data when the 2021 Housing and Population Census gets underway in June.
The field supervisors and enumerators are part of an 80,000-stron…
Uefa has opened a disciplinary investigation into Barcelona, Juventus and Real Madrid over their involvement in the proposed European Super League.
The clubs were part of the 12 'founding' members of the breakaway league, which later co…
Ajax fans haven't been able to get involved in the action this season because of the pandemic, so the club have decided to share their league title with them. Literally.
The Dutch champions, who secured their 35th Eredivisie title on 2 …
The Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) is seeking approval to finalise the details to host the postponed Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Benin.
The SLFA has opted not to go to the Court of Arbitration for Sport to appeal a…
Chelsea have agreed a deal to sign PSV and Netherlands defender Aniek Nouwen on a three-year contract.
Nouwen, 22, will join the Women's Super League champions for next season after possible involvement at the Olympics.
"Other clubs …
Left-back Ryan Bertrand will leave Southampton when his contract expires at the end of the season.
The 31-year-old joined the Saints for £12m from Chelsea in February 2015, after spending six months on loan on the south coast.
He has…
Serena Williams saw the 1,000th match of her illustrious career end in a straight-set defeat by Argentina's Nadia Podoroska at the Italian Open.
The 39-year-old American, playing her first competitive match since mid-February, was beate…
Liverpool centre-back Virgil van Dijk has ruled himself out of playing for the Netherlands at this summer's European Championship.
The 29-year-old is recovering from surgery after suffering knee ligament damage in October.
"I feel ph…
Manchester United Women's head coach Casey Stoney is to step down at the end of the season.
The former England defender, 38, was appointed as the club's first manager in July 2018 and led them to the Women's Super League in 2018-19.
…
Mr. Daniel McKorley, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of McDan Group of Companies has tasked the Juvenile Football Executive Committee of the Dangme East Football Association to work with the youth to develop Ada through sports.
Mr. McKorl…
The island nation of Madagascar has launched its Covid-19 vaccination programme after receiving Astra Zeneca vaccines last week.
The country recently registered for the global vaccination initiative Covax.
Health Minister Jean Louis …
Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni has taken the oath to officially begin a sixth term in office.
A local newspaper has been sharing updates:
He won re-election in a disputed poll in January.
Security had been increased in the cap…
US Republicans are to vote on whether to oust one of their leaders, Liz Cheney, over her repeated criticism of former President Donald Trump.
The Wyoming lawmaker, daughter of ex-US Vice-President Dick Cheney, is expected to lose her th…
The deadly exchange of fire between Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip and the Israeli military has escalated significantly, with the UN fearing a "full-scale war".
More than 1,000 rockets have now been fired by Palestinian militan…
The Krachi West and Jasikan District Assemblies in the Oti Region have been upgraded to the status of Municipalities.
Mr Joshua Gmayenaam Makubu, the Oti Regional Minister, announced this when the Parliamentary Select Committee of Local…
A Senior Lecturer at the Department of Political Science of the University of Ghana, Dr Alidu Seidu, has said the adoption of a ‘one man, one vote’ system by political parties to elect their flag bearers will help deepen internal party d…
Stakeholders at a high-level post-elections review workshop to assess the conduct of Ghana’s 2020 presidential and parliamentary elections have reiterated the need for the Electoral Commission (EC) to set up an enforcement unit to enforce …
The UK economy shrank by 1.5% in the first three months of 2021, but gathered speed in March as lockdown restrictions began to ease, official figures show.
The reopening of schools and strong retail spending helped the economy grow 2.1%…
As is evident across the world, the adoption of technology in all aspects of life in Africa relative to global standards is low.
Available data show that access to internet remains out of reach for most people on the continent, with onl…
The National Board for Small Scale Industries (NBSSI) is partnering with Mastercard Foundation and other firms to deliver a strong micro small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) sector to support the country’s economy.
Already, the NBSSI wi…
The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Mr Samuel Abu Jinapor, says government will not waver in its efforts to rid the country's water bodies of persons and logistics involved in illegal mining, otherwise known as galamsey.
He sai…
The Crops Research Institute (CRI) of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has honoured former UN Secretary General, Mr Kofi Annan, posthumously for contributing towards research into new varieties of sweet potatoes by…
A journalist with Accra based Citi FM, Caleb Kudah was Tuesday afternoon arrested by the National Security for filming a restricted security area at the Ministry of National Security.
Mr Kudah reportedly sent images of what he recorded …
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has completely phased out the use of methylated spirit in the dressing and care of umbilical cord among newborns.
The service has, in accordance with the World Health Organisation (WHO) guidelines, adopted…
The United Kingdom (UK) government has added Ghana to a list of 21 high-risk countries with unsatisfactory money laundering and terrorist financing controls.
The list of 21 countries published by the UK Government under "The Money Laund…
The Church of Pentecost has built and donated a prison infrastructure to the Ghana Prisons Service at Ejura in the Ashanti Region.
The church is building more of these at other locations in the country.
Barcelona threw away a 2-0 lead and saw their La Liga hopes receive a major setback as they drew at Levante.
Lionel Messi put the visitors ahead with a well-controlled low volley before they doubled their lead when Pedri converted from …
Steven Gerrard has been voted manager of the year by Scottish football writers after leading Rangers to the Scottish Premiership title.
St Johnstone's Callum Davidson, Scotland's Steve Clarke and Livingston's David Martindale were also …
The Miami Heat secured a play-off spot with a 129-121 win at the Boston Celtics that all but condemned the Celtics to the new play-in tournament.
Miami's 10th win in 13 games moved them into a tie for fifth in the Eastern Conference.
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