February 2025 – Page 12

Rebels in Bukavu Plan Continued Operations Amid Rising Tensions in Eastern DR Congo

February 17, 2025

Rebels currently positioned in the city of Bukavu, located in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), have announced their intention to persist with military operations, according to a report by Reuters. Corneille Nangaa, the leader of the Congo River Alliance (AFC), which includes the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group, stated that they have successfully captured several...

Afrikaner South Africans Rally at US Embassy in Support of Trump’s Actions Against South Africa

February 17, 2025

On February 16, 2025, a significant gathering of Afrikaner South Africans took place outside the US Embassy in Pretoria, where they expressed their support for President Donald Trump’s recent punitive measures against South Africa. The president has accused the South African government of human rights violations against Afrikaners, leading to the suspension of aid to...

Ghana Health Service Launches Cholera Vaccination Campaign to Prevent Outbreaks

February 17, 2025

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has commenced a cholera vaccination campaign aimed at reducing the spread of the disease nationwide. This initiative is a response to recent outbreaks and is part of the government’s broader strategy to safeguard public health. The vaccination effort will focus on high-risk areas, particularly regions that have previously reported cholera...

Shiatse Sports Promotions Set to Return in April

February 17, 2025

Hon. Nii Okai Laryea, CEO of Shiatse Sports Management and Promotions, has announced that his organization will be back at the Bukom Boxing Arena with another exciting entertainment and sports event in April. He explained that his recent involvement in the General Elections, where he worked to secure victory for President John Dramani Mahama and...

PRESIDENT MAHAMA SEEKS ENHANCED US SUPPORT TO COMBAT REGIONAL SECURITY CHALLENGES

February 17, 2025

Former President John Dramani Mahama has urged the United States to increase its support to address the escalating security threats in West Africa. During a meeting with General Michael E. Langley, Commander of the US African Command (USAFRICOM), Mahama stressed the need for strengthened cooperation between the US and Ghana to counter terrorism, extremism, and...

NEWS GHANA RETRACTS AND APOLOGIZES FOR MISLEADING REPORT ON MIIF ACTING CEO JUSTINA NELSON

February 17, 2025

News Ghana has issued a formal retraction and apology for a misleading report targeting Justina Nelson, the acting CEO of the Minerals Income & Investment Fund (MIIF). The report, which contained unsubstantiated allegations against MIFF and Nelson, has been acknowledged as “inaccurate and misleading”. The online portal expressed deep regret for any distress or reputational...

The Mystery of My Contacts List

February 17, 2025

I was sitting quietly in my corner, scrolling through my phone, when something unusual caught my attention—my contacts list. Not because I had received an important message or missed a call, but because of the bizarre and coded way I had saved some of the names. At that moment, I couldn’t help but burst into...

GHANA SPORTS MINISTER OPPOSES GFA PRESIDENT’S BID FOR THIRD TERM

February 14, 2025

Ghana’s Sports Minister, Kofi Adams, has publicly expressed his opposition to Ghana Football Association (GFA) president Kurt Okraku’s bid for a third term in office. Adams cited the country’s presidential term limits, which are capped at two terms, as a reason for his opposition. Okraku, who has been at the helm of the GFA since...

COURT ORDERS HALT ON TRUMP’S PLANNED LAYOFFS

February 14, 2025

A federal judge has intervened to block a massive layoff plan initiated by former President Donald Trump, providing temporary relief to thousands of workers facing job loss. The judge’s ruling, issued after an emergency hearing, has stayed the freeze on federal grants until at least Monday, thereby preventing widespread disruptions to public services and nonprofit...

DANGOTE PEUGEOT COMMENCES ASSEMBLY OF PEUGEOT 3008 GT IN KADUNA

February 14, 2025

Dangote Peugeot Automobiles Nigeria Limited (DPAN) has officially started assembling the Peugeot 3008 GT model at its state-of-the-art plant in Kaduna, Nigeria. This milestone marks a significant step forward in DPAN’s efforts to reestablish itself as a leader in Nigeria’s automotive market.The Peugeot 3008 GT boasts a powerful 1.6-litre turbo engine, expanding DPAN’s lineup of...