Former President Flt Lt Jerry John Rawlings has called on Africa to focus its attention on employing her resources towards the creation of opportunities and jobs for the youth. The former President said establishing a resilient economy is vital in insulating the continent, especially its youth from infiltration by extremists. Speaking at an international symposium … Read more
The victim is responding to treatment at the Narh Bita Hospital in Tema A Tema-based Burkinabe business man was shot in broad day light after which robbers snatched an amount in excess of GHS1.8m from him. The incident is reported to have occurred on Saturday, May 20 at Tema Community 4 Republic Road around 7:30pm. … Read more
President Akufo-Addo has noted that the new crop of African leaders have come into office at a critical time where old alliances are having to be reshaped. Therefore, he said, the continent has to look for new sources and new areas of committing the development of the continent. “The most important thing is to recognise … Read more
Nigeria could avoid playing friendlies in London from now on because of problems obtaining visas for staff and players, coach Gernot Rohr has said. The Super Eagles played Senegal at non-league Barnet’s ground in north London last Friday, drawing 1-1, but a second scheduled match against Burkina Faso on Monday had to be called off. … Read more
Nigeria’s friendly with Burkina Faso on Monday in London has been called off after several Burkina Faso players failed to gain visas to enter the UK. According to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) “seven players in the Burkinabe contingent failed to secure entry visas into the United Kingdom”. The match was scheduled as part of … Read more
Nigeria’s friendly with Burkina Faso on Monday in London has been called off after several Burkina Faso players failed to gain visas to enter the UK. According to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) “seven players in the Burkinabe contingent failed to secure entry visas into the United Kingdom”. The match was scheduled as part of … Read more
This is the second time that part of the country has been attacked in almost two months Two police stations in Burkina Faso were on Monday night attacked in the northern province of Soum, near the Malian border. In almost two months, this is the second time that part of the country has been attacked. … 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
Egypt reached a record-equaling ninth Africa Cup of Nations final, beating Burkina Faso 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw. In normal time Mohamed Salah opened the scoring for Egypt when he curled a superb shot into the top left corner. Burkina Faso levelled when Aristide Bance chested down Charles Kabore’s cross and volleyed in. … Read more
Egypt reached a record-equalling ninth Africa Cup of Nations final, beating Burkina Faso 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw. Veteran goalkeeper Essam El Hadary proved Egypt’s hero, saving Bertrand Traore’s spot-kick to secure victory. In normal time Mohamed Salah opened the scoring for Egypt when he curled a superb shot into the top left … Read more
Egypt reached the Africa Cup of Nations final after beating Burkina Faso 4-3 in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw. In normal time Mohamed Salah opened the scoring for Egypt when he curled a superb shot into the top left corner. Burkina Faso became the first side to score against Egypt this tournament when … Read more
A timely substitution and a stroke of luck helped Burkina Faso to a 2-0 triumph over Tunisia Saturday in the first Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final. Portuguese coach Paulo Duarte introduced giant striker Aristide Bance on 76 minutes as a tight, physical last-eight clash seemed destined for extra time. Within five minutes Bance broke the … Read more
Martin Amidu still on his business of calling for a change in government, has made a shocking revelation on the controversial Ford Gift presented to President Mahama by a Burkinabe contractor… Former Attorney General and an insider critic of the ruling National Democratic Party (NDC), Martin Amidu has alleged that the controversial Ford Gift presented to … Read more
Former Attorney General, Martin Amidu, has alleged that the Ford Expedition car gifted President John Mahama in 2012 by a Burkinabe contractor, was part of a plot to smuggle money into the country to fund the Mahama 2012 campaign for the presidency. Mr. Amidu, who spoke in a video message, said his claim is based … Read more
Former Attorney General, Martin Amidu, has alleged that the Ford Expedition car gifted President John Mahama in 2012 by a Burkinabe contractor, was part of a plot to smuggle money into the country to fund the Mahama 2012 campaign for the presidency. Mr. Amidu, who spoke in a video message, said his claim is based on … Read more
Former boss of the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ), Justice Emile Short, has cast doubt over claims that the current commissioner exonerated President John Mahama on the Ford gift saga to protect his job. The youth wing of the Convention People’s Party (CPP) and an individual petitioned the state’s human rights institution … Read more
Ernesto Yeboah, a youth leader of the Convention People’s Party (CPP), who initiated the petition that compelled the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ), to investigate President Mahama’s receipt of the Ford gift from a Burkinabe contractor, says the outcome of the probe clearly shows that the President cannot be trusted to protect … Read more
A former Clerk of Parliament has said Speaker Edward Doe Adjaho erred in his outright dismissal of a motion brought before him by the Minority in respect of the controversial Ford gift scandal involving President John Mahama. Stephen Darkwa who served in the House from 1961 to 1997 said Parliament is the highest forum to … Read more
Anti-corruption crusader P. C. Appiah-Ofori has described as needless, a move by the Minority in Parliament to impeach President John Mahama in connection with a Ford Expedition gist he received from Burkinabe contractor Djibril Kanazoe. The Minority in parliament will on Thursday move a motion for a probe into circumstances that surrounded the gifting of … Read more