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US Visa Ban Threat: will it Deter Election Meddling in Ghana?

  THE US State Department’s recent announcement threatening visa bans for any individuals who interfere in Ghana’s upcoming presidential and parliamentary elections on December 7 brings both symbolic and practical implications. While the move aims to deter election meddling, its effectiveness depends on several…

Kinshasa Celebrates 50 years of Ali’s ‘Rumble in The Jungle’

FIFTY years after the iconic ‘Rumble in the Jungle’ captivated the world, Kinshasa is preparing to celebrate Muhammad Ali’s historic victory over then-undefeated champion George Foreman. Organised by the Democratic Republic of Congo’s presidency in partnership with the US Embassy,…

US to Impose Visa Bans on Election Meddlers in Ghana

The United States has announced a new visa restriction policy targeting individuals who undermine Ghana’s democratic process, just ahead of the nation’s December 7, 2024, presidential and parliamentary elections. This latest move by the US Department of State underscores America’s…

Family Claims Kenyan Activist Boniface Mwangi Abducted

  BONIFACE Mwangi, a prominent Kenyan activist known for his outspoken stance on police brutality and government accountability, was reportedly abducted from his home early Sunday morning. According to his wife, Njeri Mwangi, six unidentified individuals entered their home in…

Ghana Rejects Claims of Hosting Burkina Faso Militants

GHANA’S government has firmly rejected recent claims that Islamist militants from Burkina Faso are using its northern territory as a logistical and medical support base. In response to a Reuters report alleging that Ghana’s northern border serves as a critical supply line for insurgents,…