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Just a few hours ago, Afua Asantewaa Owusu Aduonum, the Ghanaian women’s rights advocate, journalist and event organiser who captivated the nation with her singing marathon Guinness World Record attempt ended her quest after 126 hours and 52 minutes.     While verification from Guinness World Record judges is pending, …

Afua Asantewaa Owusu Aduonum, the Ghanaian women’s rights advocate, journalist and event organiser who captivated the nation with her singing marathon Guinness World Record attempt has ended her quest after 126 hours and 52 minutes.     While verification from Guinness World Record judges is pending, Asantewaa’s effort is believed …

Police in the Democratic Republic of Congo have clashed with opposition supporters demanding that last week’s presidential poll be annulled. Leading opposition candidates have denounced the election as a sham and have demanded a rerun. Several people were wounded as police fired tear gas and threw stones back at protesters …

It was certainly a proud moment on Thursday morning for the many Ghanaians who went to the Akwaaba Village to support Afua Asantewaa’s attempt to break the Guinness World Record of the longest singing marathon by an individual, sing-a-thon. The cheers and praises showered on Afua for her tenacity and …

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has eulogised the late Apostle Dr Michael Kwabena Ntumy, former Chairman of The Church of Pentecost. The late Ntumy died on the morning of Wednesday, December 27, 2023.           In a statement issued and signed by the party’s General Secretary, Fifi …

Independent presidential aspirant, Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen joined Ghanaians at the Akwaaba Village in Accra, to support to Afua Asantewaa who is currently attempting to break the Guinness World Record for the longest singing marathon by an individual. The presidential aspirant was accompanied by his wife and other members of the …

There is a post on the social media with the picture of Pope Francis in which he is said to have formally given Roman Catholic priests the permission to bless same-sex couples. This has caused a lot of consternation among many people, some of whom have contacted me personally for …

Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Godfred Yeboah Dame has stated that research has shown that in Ghana, women are less susceptible to corruption than men. Speaking under the topic “The Power of Gender Equality and Inclusion to Combat Corruption”, he made a case for the empowerment of women as a …

Pope Francis formally permitted Roman Catholic priests to bless same-sex couples on Monday, in a significant shift in Vatican doctrine. The blessings may be carried out providing they are not part of regular Church rituals or liturgies, nor at the same time as a civil union, according to a Vatican …

Zambia’s former President Edgar Lungu has gone to court to challenge the withdrawal of his retirement benefits, local media report. Last month, Mr Lungu was stripped of his retirement benefits and privileges following his decision to return to active politics. His office was reportedly closed, staff and security deployed and …