South Sudan has reversed its decision to deny entry to a man it said was a Congolese national deported by the United States after Washington imposed a blanket visa ban on South Sudanese citizens. In a dramatic U-turn on Tuesday, South Sudan’s foreign ministry said the government had chosen to admit the deportee, identified as Makula Kintu, “in the spirit of the friendly relations between South Sudan and the United States.” US President Donald Trump has heavily cracked down on immigration since his return to power in January and has launched a series of deportation actions in recent months. On…
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Afrobeats star Davido has made a definitive statement about his commitment to monogamy, firmly declaring that he will not cheat again. In an interview on the Breakfast Club podcast, the singer reflected on his controversial personal life and how past experiences have shaped his resolve to change. “My uncle that’s a governor has two wives. Another of my uncles: all his wives lived with him, and they played with each other. But upon all the money, there’s still wahala. . I’d rather go and live with how my other guys are living. Maybe because I’ve had bad experiences. Sometimes experience…
The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations, Sam George, has unveiled a set of measures aimed at enhancing the quality of telecommunications services across Ghana. Addressing journalists on Wednesday, April 9, the Minister acknowledged the growing public dissatisfaction with the performance of mobile network operators. “I have noted several complaints about the quality of service of almost all the network providers in the country,” he said. In response, Sam George announced that he has approved technology neutrality for MTN Ghana and has authorized the National Communications Authority (NCA) to offer additional spectrum to both MTN and Telecel Ghana. “I have taken decisive policy to approve technology…
Declan Rice revealed that he defied Arsenal’s set-piece coach Nicolas Jover when opting to shoot from the first of his two stunning free-kicks against Real Madrid. After a well-balanced, goalless first half in the pair’s Champions League quarter-final first leg, Bukayo Saka won a free-kick almost 30 yards from goal shortly before the hour mark. Rice bent a sumptuous effort around Madrid’s grey shirts to break the deadlock with the first direct free-kick of his professional career. Yet, had Jover gotten his way, Rice’s piece of history would never have happened. “He [Jover] is telling me to cross,” Rice told…
Godwin Kudzo Tameklo, the Acting Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), has led a delegation to participate in the African Refiners and Distributors Association (ARDA) Week 2025, held in Cape Town, South Africa. The discussions focused on enhancing regional cooperation, improving regulatory frameworks, and ensuring energy security. Noteworthy topics included Africa’s substantial hydrocarbon reserves, which amount to 119.8 billion barrels of crude oil and 632 trillion cubic feet of natural gas. Energy Bank Additionally, the event marked the launch of the Africa Energy Bank, a collaborative initiative by the African Petroleum Producers Organization (APPO) and Afreximbank, designed…
Independent checks have confirmed the Minority’s claims that two AirMed flights, at the centre of the cocaine saga, flew directly from Gran Canaria, Spain, to Kotoka International Airport (KIA). This contradicts the statement made by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, who claimed that the flight originated from Luanda. A statement issued by the Minority Caucus on the Foreign Affairs Committee of Parliament on Tuesday raised questions about the activity history of the Cavok flights referenced by the Minister, noting that investigations have not revealed any records of these flights arriving in the country…
Broadcast journalist Erastus Asare Donkor, has challenged the government’s claims regarding the reclamation of the Jimira Forest Reserve from illegal miners. Recently, Minister of Lands and Natural Resources Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah announced that the government had successfully reclaimed seven out of nine forest reserves from illegal mining activities. However, in a Facebook post on Tuesday, April 8, Erastus shared current photographs revealing significant devastation in Compartment 31 of the forest reserve located between Bonteaso and Adobewura. Armed thugs He reported, “Armed thugs have been illegally mining in this area for weeks.” According to him, although the authorities were informed when…
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Kofi-Armah Buah, has called on the Minerals Commission to become a central ally in the fight to protect Ghana’s natural resources. The minister made this appeal during a strategic meeting held with the management and staff of the Minerals Commission, emphasising the urgency of reforming existing regulatory structures and halting activities that have contributed to environmental degradation. Illegal mining has remained one of the most pressing challenges confronting Ghana’s natural resource management in recent years. Despite numerous efforts by successive governments to curb the practice, illegal mining continues to pose a significant…
Gospel musician Esther has added her voice to the ongoing conversation sparked by Cwesi Oteng’s recent revelation about spiritual attacks within the gospel music industry. Her comments come after Cwesi disclosed in an interview that his debut album was taken to cemeteries by some colleagues in an attempt to halt his rise in the music scene. In a Facebook comment, the veteran musician confirmed that Cwesi’s experience was not isolated, suggesting that such spiritual attacks and sabotage are more common than the public may realize. She painted a dark picture of what she describes as a deeply troubling culture behind…
Algeria has banned flights to and from Mali for “recurrent violations” of Algerian airspace, a week after it shot down a drone belonging to its neighbour. State television in Algeria announced the decision on Monday, which came shortly after Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger recalled their ambassadors to Algiers in response to the downing of the Malian drone. The Alliance of Sahel States (AES), a confederation of the three African nations, accused Algeria of an “irresponsible act” that violated international law as it announced the withdrawals on social media. The move escalates tension between the trio of allied military governments…