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President of Liberia, George Tawlon Manneh Oppong Ousman Weah has sent a delegation on his behalf to mourn with the family of late Christian Atsu. He donated $10,000 to Atsu’s family on Wednesday, February 22, 2023. The delegation led by former Ghana footballer, Pastor Kwame Ayew relayed Oppong Weah’s message …

Some former Black Stars players have visited the family house of late Christian Atsu to sign the book of condolence opened in memory of the late footballer. Asamoah Gyan, Sulley Muntari, Agyeman Badu and Haminu Dramani were all present at the family house of Atsu in the early hours of …

A son of Zimbabwe’s former President, Robert Mugabe, has been arrested over allegations he damaged property at a party in Harare. Robert Mugabe junior, who is thought to be 31, is accused of destroying cars and other property over the weekend. He was arrested following a complaint from his friend, …

The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva has attributed Ghana’s economic struggles to the COVID-19 pandemic and the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine War. The IMF Chief said the Ghanaian economy was thriving and making positive gains until COVID-19 struck, changing the economic outlook and was further …

The President of the republic of Ghana, Nana Akufo-Addo has urged the international community to send a clear message to coup plotters that coups have never been, and will never be durable solutions to Africa’s political, economic and security challenges.   According to President Akufo-Addo, “Statements condemning coups alone without …

The body of Ghanaian footballer Christian Atsu has been flown back to his home country for burial. Atsu, who played as a winger for the Ghana national team and for several European clubs including Chelsea and Newcastle United, was confirmed dead on Saturday morning. The former Malaga forward was 31. …

Christian Atsu Twasam  was a Ghanaian professional footballer who primarily played as a winger, although he was also deployed as an attacking midfielder. Deceased Black Stars Winger, Christian Atsu Twasam scored ten (10) goals in his eleven(11) year international career. Asu made his debut at the age of 20 for …

The President of the republic of Ghana, H.E Nana Akufo-Addo has commiserated with the family of Christian Atsu after the player’s body was recovered on Saturday from the rubble of his apartment, following the earthquake, which struck Turkey on 6 February 2023. Atsu, 31, was caught up in a 7.8-magnitude …

Just when one thought these two West African countries had nothing to fight over, ‘Fufu’ entered the chat. Prior to this, the friendly banter was usually over whose Jollof reigned supreme and still takes center stage in many inter-regional conversations. That is why it took many African football fans by …

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced the resignation of his deputy, David Mabuza, thanking him for his “unwavering support” over the last five years. Local reports say it comes as no surprise because Mr Mabuza had already announced earlier this month that he would be stepping down. He will …