By Mohamed Lamin Banya The International Moral Guarantors have renewed calls for Members of Parliament from the All People’s Congress (APC) to end their parliamentary boycott and fully resume participation in legislative activities, stressing that their absence undermines inclusive governance and democratic stability. The appeal, made by the Economic Community of West African States, the…
The US president accused the pontiff of being “WEAK on Crime and terrible for Foreign Policy” in a long Truth Social post, later telling reporters he was “not a big fan”. “The Pope is the head of the Catholic Church, and it is right and normal for him to call for peace and to condemn…
Pope Leo XIV wants to “turn the world’s attention to Africa”, according to a senior Vatican official, as he embarks on a significant tour of the continent addressing themes of peace, migration and dialogue between religions. The 11-day trip, which starts on Monday, is Pope Leo’s second major foreign visit since being elected to the…
Ghanaian footballer Dominic Frimpong has died after suspected armed robbers opened fire at the bus carrying his team Berekum Chelsea back from a match. “Masked men wielding guns and assault rifles” ambushed the bus and “blocked the road” as the team returned home on Sunday, according to the club. Police say Frimpong sustained gunshot wounds…
There is something both beautiful and uncomfortable about watching one of your own shine far away from home. Beautiful, because brilliance has no borders. Uncomfortable, because sometimes, neither do our limitations. When Sierra Leone born AI innovator Albert Patrick Sankoh mounted the stage at the Tech 2.0 Conference 2026 on 8th April in Las Vegas…
Jannik Sinner dropped a set at an ATP Masters event for the first time in 186 days but he still managed to book a spot in the Monte Carlo quarter-finals with victory over Tomas Machac. The Italian has lifted the past three Masters 1000 titles – at Paris, Indian Wells and Miami – without conceding…
Confederation of African Football president Patrice Motsepe says he would “encourage” an investigation into corruption at the organisation. Senegal’s government last month demanded such scrutiny after the national side was stripped of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) title by a Confederation of African Football (Caf) appeals board, with the trophy awarded to final opponents Morocco….
Young American men could be automatically registered for eligibility for the military draft as soon as December, ending decades of self-registration. The new rule, proposed by a government agency, would see men being registered automatically rather than being asked to do so themselves within 30 days of their 18th birthday. Proponents of the plan say…
The US has urged its citizens to reconsider travelling to Nigeria, citing risks such as terrorism, civil unrest and kidnapping. The state department’s travel update on Wednesday added that specific Nigerian states that pose an increased risk have been placed under the most severe warning that advises against all travel in the affected areas. Washington…
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has apologised to the club’s supporters and said his side “gave up” as they were dumped out of the FA Cup by Manchester City. The Reds’ hopes of winning silverware this season now rest on Champions League glory following Saturday’s humbling 4-0 quarter-final defeat at Etihad Stadium. Manchester City demolished Liverpool in an 18-minute period…
