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Ghanaian police have arrested Daniel Owusu Koranteng, a former colleague and close associate of slain investigative journalist Ahmed Suale, for allegedly leaking sensitive photographs of Suale to a politician before his murder in January 2019. Koranteng, who had reportedly fled to the United Kingdom after Suale’s assassination in Madina, Accra, was apprehended at a salon in Amasaman-Adease upon his return to Ghana. Police sources indicate that Koranteng’s name had surfaced in ongoing investigations into Suale’s killing, which remains unresolved. Authorities believe his release of images of the journalist to a politician could have played a role in exposing Suale’s identity…

Ohio University has introduced Undergraduate and Master’s degree programs in Asante Twi, marking a significant step in promoting Akan language, culture, and research on a global academic stage. The new programs, officially titled “Study Akan”, position Asante Twi as a language of literature, history, and scholarly exploration in Ghana and beyond. The initiative aims to provide students with linguistic proficiency while deepening their understanding of Akan traditions, oral literature, and cultural identity. Asante Twi, a widely spoken dialect in Ghana, is a dominant language of communication in the Ashanti Region and other Akan-speaking areas. According to the university’s Department of…

The European Union has approved a third disbursement of nearly €3.5 billion in grants and loans to Ukraine under the Ukraine Facility, bringing the total funds provided to €20 billion since the program’s launch last year. The funding aims to support Ukraine’s economic stability, reconstruction, and modernization as the country continues to recover from the ongoing war. The latest payment was approved after Ukraine successfully met 13 reform benchmarks, including expanding renewable energy use, strengthening energy regulation, simplifying border procedures, and implementing strategies for agricultural development, including mine removal from farmlands. The Ukraine Facility, established in March 2024, is a…

North Macedonia is reeling from its deadliest tragedy in recent memory after a devastating fire tore through an overcrowded nightclub in the eastern town of Kocani, killing 59 people and injuring 155. The inferno, which broke out early Sunday, left many burned, suffocated, or trampled in a desperate escape through the building’s only exit. With victims as young as 16, the nation has declared seven days of mourning as grieving families demand accountability. “We are all in shock, and I am shocked myself: as a mother, as a person, as a president,” said President Gordana Davkova Siljanovska in a national…

U.S. President Donald Trump has revealed plans to speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday as part of efforts to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One on Sunday evening while traveling from Florida to Washington, Trump suggested a major development could be announced soon. “We will see if we have something to announce maybe by Tuesday. I will be speaking to President Putin on Tuesday,” Trump said. “A lot of work’s been done over the weekend. We want to see if we can bring that war to an end.” The…

Authorities in Zambia are scrambling to contain the fallout from a massive acid spill at a Chinese-owned mine, which has polluted a major river and sparked fears of long-term environmental and public health consequences. The spill, which occurred on February 18 when a tailings dam collapsed at a copper mine in the north of the country, has sent toxic waste over 100 kilometers downstream, raising concerns for millions of people who depend on the river. Investigators from the Engineering Institution of Zambia reported that approximately 50 million liters of acidic waste, heavy metals, and dissolved solids flowed into a tributary…

The United States launched a series of airstrikes on Houthi-controlled regions in Yemen on Saturday, with President Donald Trump promising to use “overwhelming lethal force” until the Iran-backed rebels cease their attacks on international shipping. The strikes, which targeted key Houthi military sites in the capital, Sanaa, and other northern provinces, killed at least 31 people, according to the Houthis. Explosions were reported in Sanaa, Saada, Hodeida, Bayda, and Marib, with plumes of black smoke seen rising from military facilities. In a social media post, Trump said U.S. forces were acting to defend American and allied commercial and naval vessels…

The Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) has dismissed reports of growing agitation among workers over alleged politically influenced promotions, stating that all advancements have followed due process. This comes after media reports suggested that recent management decisions including the rapid promotion of certain individuals within three months of their engagement had caused discontent among employees. Some workers claimed that these promotions were politically motivated and unfair. However, in an official statement, GACL management categorically denied the allegations, clarifying that all promotions adhered to established protocols, including departmental recommendations and panel evaluations conducted by representatives from the Public Services Commission and…

Authorities and environmentalists in Zambia are raising alarm over the long-term consequences of a devastating acid spill at a Chinese-owned mine, which contaminated a major river and now threatens millions of people. Signs of pollution have been detected at least 100 kilometers (60 miles) downstream, raising fears of a widespread environmental crisis. The spill occurred on February 18 when a tailings dam at the Sino Metals copper mine collapsed, releasing approximately 50 million liters of acidic waste, heavy metals, and dissolved solids into a stream connected to the Kafue River, Zambia’s most vital waterway. The Engineering Institution of Zambia confirmed…

Latvia made history at the Academy Awards last night as director Gints Zilbalodis’ animated film Flow won the Oscar for Best Animated Feature. This marks the first time a Latvian film has ever won an Academy Award. Flow was also nominated for Best International Feature Film, but that award went to Brazil’s I’m Still Here. Accepting the award, Zilbalodis expressed gratitude to his family, his team, and even his cat and dog. He called for unity, saying, “We are in the same boat, and we have to overcome our differences and find ways to work together.” He also emphasized the…