Two police posts in Burkina Faso were attacked by jihadists on Monday night, officials said, just months after 12 soldiers were killed by militants in a raid near the Mali border. It was unclear whether there had been any casualties from the latest attack, which took place in Soum province in the country’s north, security … Read more
On Sunday, 5th March 2017, two buses will set off from CITI FM premises in Accra with tourism enthusiasts on a road trip to discover Ghana. Dubbed the #HeritageCaravan, the Citi 97.3 organized trip shall see about one hundred people tour seven regions of Ghana in seven days, discover Ghana in a different way and … Read more
The Chief of Kpikpira in Tempane in the Upper East Region, Naba Dazuur II, has complained about what he calls incessant extortion of monies from residents of the area by immigration officers at the Wedana border, when they attempt crossing the border for social events in neighbouring Togo. According to the chief, the practice is … Read more
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has appointed the Corporate, Marketing and Public Affairs Manager of the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority, Paul Asare Ansah, as acting Director-General of the GPHA. He takes over from Richard Anamoo, who was relieved from the post on January 23, 2017. A statement announcing the appointment noted: “Pursuant to section 8(2) … Read more
The guild of African film directors and producers, a Paris based NGO, will reward a short-film with the special Thomas Sankara prize during the Pan-African festival known as FESPACO in Burkina Faso. 56283049 (about 4,830 U. S. dollars) is a tribute to the deceased Thomas Sankara who ruled the revolutionary Burkina Faso in the 1980s, … Read more
An African road movie about four women wowed its audience Sunday as it kicked off the Panafrican cinema and television festival (Fespaco), a showcase for the continent’s burgeoning film industry. “Borders” (“Frontieres”) directed by Apolline Traore, a Fespaco laureate in 2013, sweeps across Africa as its protagonists journey through Senegal, Mali, Burkina Faso and Benin … Read more
France is to send a contingent of counterterror forces to help the army in Niger after militants ambushed a military patrol killing 16, the defence ministry said. The decision, announced late Saturday, was taken following a request from President Mahamadou Issoufou after Wednesday’s attack near the border with Mali. The deadly ambush, which took place … Read more
A solar-powered cinema was unveiled in Burkina Faso Friday ahead of Ouagadougou’s hosting of Africa’s top film festival, even as movie theatres on the continent continue to disappear. The theatre, with its 300-seat capacity, will run on solar energy. Named Canal Olympia Yennenga, it is now the third-largest movie hall in the Burkina Faso capital … Read more
Burkina Faso is laying on tight security for Africa’s top film festival which kicks off Saturday in a nation hit a year ago by a major terror attack. More than 100,000 people are expected for the 10-day event in Africa’s hot and dusty self-styled cinema capital, where 33 people were killed and scores injured in … Read more
Former president, John Mahama has confirmed that the controversial Ford vehicle gifted to him by a Burkinabe contractor, Djibril Kanazoe, while in office has been handed over the new government. He said the vehicle was among the many others left in the presidential pool and bequeathed to the Akufo-Addo-led government. Speaking on South Africa-based Power … Read more
Former president, John Mahama has confirmed that the controversial Ford vehicle gifted to him by a Burkinabe contractor, Djibril Kanazoe, while in office has been handed over the new government. He said the vehicle was among the many others left in the presidential pool and bequeathed to the Akufo-Addo-led government. Speaking on South Africa-based Power … Read more
The dust seems to have settled following the semifinal appearance of the Black Stars at the just-ended AFCON in Gabon, a feat many have criticized the team for. The performance of the team at the event has compelled many Ghanaians who have combined hatred with passion to call for the head of the GFA President, … Read more
IN what earlier looked like a tussle between thirteen candidates who provided their names for the position as Metropolitan Chief Executive of Tema, the tension seems to have died. In a random interview conducted by Today among some residents of Tema and New Patriotic Party (NPP) executives within the three constituencies in the Tema metropolis, the name of … Read more
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has revealed that, the Takoradi – Paga rail line campaign promise will begin this year, by his administration. The rail line is expected to connect the southern part of the country to the north and create jobs, according to the President. In his first State of the Nation Address, President … Read more
Goalkeeper Richard Ofori could be set for a move to Cape Town City, according to reports in South Africa. Ofori, who was part of the Black Stars squad at the Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon and featured in third and fourth game against Burkina Faso is itching closer to a move abroad after guiding … Read more
Ghana attacker Andre Ayew has shed light on the Black Stars’ disappointing showing at the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon. The 27-year-old, who had fitness concerns last year following a thigh injury for new club West Ham United, netted twice at the tournament, but his goals were unable to propel the Black Stars … Read more
Burkina Faso’s Diebedo Francis Kere will be the first African architect to design a temporary pavilion in London’s Hyde Park, a prestigious assignment given to a world-famous architect every year. Kere’s design is inspired by a tree in his hometown of Gando that serves as “a central meeting point for life”, the Serpentine Galleries said … Read more
Frenchman Herve Renard is among FIVE coaches shortlisted for the South African job. Renard, who guided Morocco to the quarter-finals of the 2017 Africa Cup of Gabon, is being considered for the top job. The former Zambia coach must fend off competition from African Nations Cup-winning coach Hugo Broos‚ former Bafana bosses Carlos Queiroz and … Read more
Wa All Stars and Black Stars shot stopper Richard Ofori has been linked with a move to South African Premier League side Cape Town City. According to local media reports the 22 year-old goal protector is in South Africa to finalize his move after arriving in that country last week. Ofori was between the sticks … Read more
Deputy CEO of the Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA), Sylvia Asana Owu, has lauded government’s quest to revamp the rail transport sector, saying would make the country’s ports more attractive neighbouring land locked countries, and ultimately open up the economy. “An efficient rail system will open up our corridors for effective transit business; this will attract … Read more