In early 2011, as the Arab Spring was moving across North Africa and the Middle East, small groups of nonviolent activists in Syria, which has been under martial law since 1963, started protesting against the brutal dictatorship of Bashar al-Assad and demanding democratic reforms, the release of political prisoners, an increase in freedoms, abolition of … Read more
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and China are the most preferred emerging-market countries among young people who would like to live abroad to advance their careers, a World Economic Forum (WEF) survey presented Sunday showed. In the survey whose findings were presented in a media briefing, the two Asia countries ranked as the most preferred … Read more
The Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) celebrated here Sunday the listing of a 400 million U. S. dollars bond on the Middle East’s only international exchange by regulation. Wang Hangbo, the executive vice president of China Foreign Exchange Trade System (CFETS), rang the market-opening bell to mark the festivity at the Dubai Financial … Read more
Ghana is in high spirit for the Egypt game as there are no injury worries ahead of the titanic clash with the Pharaohs in the 2018 World Cup qualifier. Ghana will be playing the Pharaohs in the second group game of the 2018 World Cup qualifier in what can be described as a match of … Read more
Qualifiers for the 2018 World Cup in Russia, will take place this weekend across the continent. The top-liners largely involve top west Africa and north Africa sides. Nigeria vs. Algeria On Saturday, Nigeria will host Algeria at the Akwa Ibom Stadium in Uyo. Nigeria captain John Obi Mikel of Chelsea says a young, hungry ‘Super … Read more
Former Ghana captain Stephen Appiah is more than confident the Black Stars can pick up maximum points in their crunch Group E qualifier against Egypt on November 13th. The Black Stars began their campaign to a fourth World Cup with a draw at home against the Cranes of Uganda which sparked a major concern for … Read more
Donald Trump’s campaign team has sought to allay negative views expressed overseas towards its candidate, a day before the US goes to the polls. Campaign manager Kellyanne Conway told the BBC such antipathy “doesn’t reflect why Donald Trump is running and who he would be on the global stage”. She also attacked Hillary Clinton’s “unremarkable … Read more
Five pictures that show how social media can be a minefield play videoBBC Arabic staff give their views on some social media photos Social media can be fraught with risks for women in conservative societies. Pictures that a woman in the West would post without a second thought might, in parts of North Africa, the … Read more
GCB Bank Limited has been adjudged the Best Retail Bank in Ghana for the year 2016. The fourth annual West Africa Awards saw thousands of votes to recognize the best institutions in Ghana and the region The Bank received a certificate and crystal trophy in recognition of its contributions to the retail banking business in … Read more
Outraged Moroccan students in the northern city of Al-Hoceima boycotted schools on Monday and took to the streets in new protests over the gruesome death of a fishmonger, who was crushed to death inside a garbage truck in the city. Mouhcine Fikri, 31, was crushed to death in the truck on Friday, as he reportedly … Read more
I have seen two official facebook accounts or pages, one for the IGP and the other for Ghana Police Service itself as a security organisation. Immediately I saw these facebook pages, I was relieved myself because the police service is ready and willing to follow social trends in new order. Organizations which don’t follow trends … Read more
A war-torn state and a country ruled by an oppressive military junta for decades are home to the world’s most generous people, research suggests. People in Iraq are the kindest to strangers, while Myanmar’s residents give the most away, according to the CAF World Giving Index 2016. In the last month, eight in 10 Iraqis … Read more
Despite conflicts and instability in some parts, Africa’s fast growth and development, at least during the past decade, has attracted several external countries mainly from Asian region, European Union (EU) and the United States. In this special interview, David Shinn, an Adjunct Professor in the Elliott School of International Affairs, a former U. S. Ambassador … Read more
Fondly called ‘Golden Boy’, Karim Abdul Razak is unarguably one of the most talented players in the history of African football. Now in his 60’s, the Ghana and Asante Kotoko legend gets another opportunity for yet another experience in the Africa Cup of Nations, a competition he won in 1978. Abdul Razak has been appointed … Read more
Ghana will know its Group opponents for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations today, October 19 when the draw is held in Libreville, the capital of the host country Gabon. Runners-up in the last competition, Black Stars are among the top seeds alongside reigning champions Ivory Coast, Algeria and host Gabon in Pot 1 Ghana … Read more
The Black Stars will be in Turkey for a three-day camping before travelling to North Africa for their second 2018 World Cup qualifier against Egypt. The Stars are scheduled to travel to Alexandria to face Group E leaders on November 13 after dropping two valuable points at home in the first group qualifier. Reports say … Read more
Ghanaian acts, Shatta Wale, Bisa Kdei and Efya made Ghana proud at the just ended 2016 African Muzik Magazine Awards (AFRIMMA) held in Dallas, Texas, United States of America. Shatta beats competition from Stonebwoy, Samini, Burna Boy, Buffola Soldier, Timaya and Patoranking to win the “Best DanceHall Act” award. Highlife artiste Bisa Kdei beats competition … Read more
1.3 million Kenyans in 23 counties are in need of food aid – Report Despite the progress Kenya has made in reducing hunger, it is among 50 countries where levels of hunger remain serious or alarming, a new global report reveals. Kenya’s score of 22 places it at number 72 out of a list of … Read more
The TV talent show format …Got Talent has been around since 2005. A South African version has been broadcast since 2009, and people in North Africa – through the Arabic version – have been watching it since 2011. Now Francophone Africa is to get its version from tonight called l’Afrique a un Incroyable Talent with … Read more
A secret internment camp for former Islamic State militants and their families has been established in Syria. Some 300 defectors and captured combatants, including many Europeans, are being held at the camp operated by the rebel group Jaysh al-Tahrir. Its commander, Mohammad al-Ghabi, told the BBC: “We tried to rehabilitate them and alter their state … Read more