Source: BBC Burkina Faso’s President Blaise Compaore is no longer in power, an army spokesman has told demonstrators in the capital, Ouagadougou. Mr Compaore had earlier said he would step down after a 12-month transitional government had ended. However, the opposition continued to demand that he resign, angry at his attempts to amend the constitution and […]
Watch this video of mass protests in Burkina Faso. Video courtesy: saharareporters.com
Source: AP LUSAKA, Zambia – Zambian President Michael Sata, once dubbed “Mr. King Cobra” for his sharp-tongued remarks, died in a London hospital after a long illness, the Zambian government said Wednesday. Vice President Guy Scott, a white Zambian of Scottish descent, was appointed acting president of the southern African nation until elections are held within
The Black Star Line Cooperative Credit Union (BSLCCU) is to hold its second Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Sunday November 30 at 3 pm at the Credit Union’s office on the Community 18 road off the Spintex road. The AGM will afford the board the opportunity to account for its stewardship of the Union since
The countdown is on for the first ever elections for the Ghana Music Rights Owners (GHAMRO) organization. According to the Administrator of GHAMRO Abraham Adjetey, the elections will be held on December 8 after the first ever Annual General Meeting of music rights owners in Ghana. Since the organization was formed three years ago, it
Controversial Ghanaian midfielder Sulley Ali Muntari found himself on the receiving end of unpleasant fans’ behavior over the weekend as his team AC Milan faced off with Serie A side Hellas Verona. Fans of Verona, who were playing at home attacked Muntari with racist chants, yelling “Monkey” anytime they had the chance. The Serie A
The Inspector General of Police Mohammed Alhassan has called on Ghanaians to respect the Police Service and not fear it. The IGP made the statement during a courtesy call by the leadership of the Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) on him. The IGP said the Police Service is on a mission to reposition itself as
Reports reaching Ghnewsnow indicates that lawyer for ace dancehall artiste Shatta Wale has written to the Accra Fast Track High Court seeking for an out of court settlement. Speaking on Happy FM’s Showbiz Extra today, George Quaye of Charterhouse indicated that the counsel for Shatta Wale Peter Zwennes had written to the court requesting for
Following reports that the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has requested that Ghana hosts AFCON 2015 and the Sports Minister Mahama Ayariga’s statement that Ghana is ready to host the event, there’s been a public outcry against the decision. Morocco has informed CAF that unless the tournament is postponed, it will not be able to
From all indications, the two time Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo Addo is set to lead the party into the 2016 elections in Ghana. Results trickling in shows Nana Addo clocking triple digits while the other contenders are getting single and double digits. The Electoral Commission is
