Republican Donald Trump has been criticised by the family of a dead Muslim soldier after saying as president he would have kept him alive. “Had I been president, Captain Khan would be alive today. We wouldn’t have been in this horrible, horrible mistake, the war in Iraq,” he said. The soldier’s father, Khizr Khan, said … Read more
After a lighthearted evening in which he traded barbs with Hillary Clinton at a charity dinner, Donald Trump was back on the attack today, calling out Washington leadership and condemning the Obamas for campaigning for Clinton. “We have a bunch of babies running our country, folks,” said Trump at a campaign rally in Fletcher, North … Read more
White House rivals Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump have poked fun at each other at a charity dinner, a day after their bitter duel on the debate stage. She laughed as Mr Trump joked about her well-paid speeches and the FBI investigation into her private email. But he was booed when he joked that she … Read more
In our series of letters from African journalists, Ghanaian writer Elizabeth Ohene reflects on Muhammadu Buhari’s recent comments about his wife and offers her view of what Nigeria’s president got wrong. I went to a family wedding in Washington DC this past week. I mention it because wives have been on my mind thanks to … Read more
President Barack Obama has said Republican Donald Trump’s insistence that he might not accept the election result is “dangerous”. Speaking at a campaign rally in Miami for Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton, the president said Mr Trump’s comments undermined American democracy. Mr Trump refused in a televised debate to say he would accept the outcome of … Read more
Debate: What to watch for in the last Clinton-Trump face-off For Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, it’s time to begin the closing arguments. Both nominees enter Wednesday’s presidential debate — the final showdown of the election season — with historically high unfavorability ratings, and need to convince undecided voters why the country would be worse … Read more
Think you’ve seen the weirdest yet. The hour comes not until adrenalin gets going and forefingers point to heavens. Until you see the heart races like a cheetah and observe an unusual mood swing— threatening to consume the venue slated for October 19 matchup better hold your thoughts, says author of ‘The Finish Line’ Gordon … Read more
play videoThe Obamas welcoming the Italian PM Matteo Ranzi and wife Landini to the State party President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama welcome Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi and Mrs. Landini to the White House for a state dinner. Join GhanaStar.com to receive daily email alerts of breaking news in Ghana. GhanaStar.com is your … Read more
Public communication is one of the most delicate challenges that people in public life face, either in the corporate or the public sector. Many people suddenly find themselves in high places, and they become a source of news, a potential interview subject, and they get chased around by journalists and other media figures who want … Read more
2 additional women have accused the Republican nominee of sexual assault Michelle Obama and Donald Trump gave speeches within minutes of each other, and presented very different views on allegations about his treatment of women. Join GhanaStar.com to receive daily email alerts of breaking news in Ghana. GhanaStar.com is your source for all Ghana News. … Read more
Snap Inc, the owner of messaging app Snapchat, has moved a step closer to listing its shares on the stock market after settling on which banks will help with the flotation. Sources close to the deal confirmed Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs would underwrite the initial public offering (IPO). Several other banks will be involved … Read more
Donald Trump has rejected a slew of accusations of sexual misconduct, telling supporters in Florida they are “totally and absolutely false”. The Republican presidential nominee said the women making the allegations were “horrible liars” and the media was colluding with rival Hillary Clinton. Several women say he groped them or forcibly kissed them. First Lady … Read more
Boko Haram militants handed over 21 missing Chibok schoolgirls to the Nigerian government Thursday morning, according to a source with direct knowledge of the release. The girls, who have not been named, remain in Maiduguri, the source said. The militants herded the 276 girls out of bed at a school in Chibok in northern Nigeria … Read more
The ruling NDC has reacted to the hooting at President John Mahama by some NPP supporters at Kokompe in Accra, saying the party will not descend to the level of the opposition party. Hundreds of traders and residents in the NPP stronghold on Tuesday shocked the President by waving the change sign when he stormed … Read more
President John Mahama has described Sunday’s manifesto launch of the New Patriotic Party as an insult festival. The President who was the main target of many of the attacks on the day tweeted “Michelle Obama quote appropriate for Ghana too after the NPP insultfest of Sunday. “When they go low, we go high”. Michelle Obama … Read more
The Director of Elections for the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), Mr. Martin Agyei Mensah Korsah says the party is ready to officially launch it ‘Manifesto of Solutions’ coming Sunday at the Trade Fair Centre, La Accra. According to him, under no circumstance can their manifesto which is yet to be launched leak. Some members … Read more
The main opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) has accused the presidential candidate of the All People’s Congress (APC) Hassan Ayariga of plagiarising portions of its yet-to-be launched 2016 manifesto. The NPP, which is scheduled to launch its policy statement October 9, 2016, has labelled the former PNC flagbearer as “Melania Trump” for copying their policies … Read more
In honour to Thomas Akwasi Owusu-Afriyie haven greatly improved on my understanding of Africa “The problem of Africa is the Black Man’s mind and especially the women’s character,” was Prophet Emmanuel Badu Kobi not tried to preach. “You men,” did he point into the Congregation, “better ensure to keep your sippers closed and not to … Read more
In our series of letters from African journalists, Didi Akinyelure, the BBC World News Komla Dumor Award Winner, looks at a fresh crop of young, enterprising men and women who have more reason than most to celebrate Nigeria’s 56th year of independence. As Africa’s most-populous country turns 56, many Nigerians may not be in the … Read more
Ghanaian-born designer Mimi Plange was recently invited to The White House, the official residence and principal workplace of the President of the United States to discuss a Fashion Tech venture. Read below her Facebook post. Last Monday, Kenya Wiley, Founder and CEO of Fashion Innovation Alliance invited us to attend a meeting at The White … Read more