Author: Ohene Anochie

As President Donald Trump pushes ahead with an aggressive second-term agenda marked by sweeping immigration crackdowns, economic overhauls, and deep institutional cuts, new polling reveals that his job approval remains relatively steady if persistently low among the American public. According to a July survey by the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research, only 40% of U.S. adults approve of Trump’s performance, reflecting little change from the 42% approval recorded in March. Analysts say this plateau signals both unwavering support from his political base and hardened opposition from critics, even amid controversial policy shifts. In San Diego, 76-year-old Eric Hildenbrand…

Ghana is mourning the loss of one of its most iconic music legends, Charles Kwadwo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, who passed away in the early hours of Saturday at the age of 60. Though the exact cause of his sudden demise has not yet been officially confirmed, news of his passing has already sent shockwaves across the nation and among the global Ghanaian diaspora. Daddy Lumba, whose music career spanned more than four decades, is widely regarded as one of the greatest highlife musicians in Ghana’s history. With countless hit songs, including “Aben Wo Ha,” “Theresa,” and “Yentie…

Ghana’s public discourse has taken a grim turn as growing frustration echoes across social and digital platforms, with citizens lamenting the state of the nation under what many describe as “total moral and institutional collapse.” Widespread disillusionment is being fueled by perceived government inaction, rising insecurity, and unchecked foreign influence. Critics argue that the once stable and proud West African nation is now spiraling into a state of chaos, with governance, law enforcement, and traditional leadership accused of betraying the national interest. According to public sentiment expressed across local platforms, Ghana has become “a playing ground where nothing is serious…

Cameroon has witnessed a historic surge in presidential ambition, with a record 81 applications submitted by the midnight deadline on Monday to the country’s electoral commission, ELECAM, ahead of the October 2025 polls. This unprecedented number of candidates reflects both rising political engagement and deepening fragmentation across Cameroon’s political spectrum. Analysts say the figure may point to growing public appetite for change amid ongoing questions about democratic governance under President Paul Biya’s rule. Among the hopefuls are prominent figures returning for a second attempt. Bello Bouba Maïgari, who recently distanced himself from Biya’s long-standing regime, is re-entering the race after…

Malcolm-Jamal Warner, the cherished actor who rose to fame as Theo Huxtable on the iconic television series The Cosby Show, has tragically died at the age of 54 after drowning off the coast of Costa Rica, authorities confirmed on Monday. According to Costa Rica’s Judicial Investigation Department, Warner was swimming at Playa Cocles in the Caribbean province of Limón on Sunday afternoon when a powerful ocean current swept him farther out to sea. Despite efforts by beachgoers to bring him ashore, first responders from the Costa Rican Red Cross arrived to find Warner unresponsive. He was later pronounced dead at…

A fast-moving wildfire has devastated the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park, destroying the historic Grand Canyon Lodge and dozens of other structures, forcing officials to shut down the area for the remainder of the season. The Dragon Bravo Fire, one of two wildfires raging in the region, has consumed between 50 and 80 buildings, including the visitor center, gas station, wastewater treatment plant, employee housing, and numerous historic cabins, according to park Superintendent Ed Keable. “It’s heartbreaking,” said Tim Allen, a long-time visitor from Flagstaff. “The North Rim always felt more personal like a step back in time.”…

Ukraine’s top security agency has confirmed the targeted killing of two suspected Russian agents believed to be behind the bold daylight assassination of Colonel Ivan Voronych, a senior officer of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU). In a statement released Sunday, the SBU said the suspects were located and neutralized in the Kyiv region after resisting arrest. A graphic video shared by the agency showed two lifeless bodies sprawled on the ground, believed to be the male and female suspects wanted in connection with Thursday’s attack. The assassination, which took place in the Ukrainian capital, was caught on surveillance cameras…

A growing wave of public criticism has erupted in Ghana following renewed concerns over the activities of Eze Dr. Chukwudi Jude Ihenetu, a Nigerian-born traditional leader who has styled himself as the “King of the Igbo Community in Ghana.” The controversy centers on the perceived establishment of an “Igbo Kingdom” within Ghana’s borders, a move that has sparked backlash from civil society groups and citizens who view it as a potential threat to Ghana’s sovereignty, cultural integrity, and national identity. Crowning Controversy and Rising Opposition Eze Dr. Ihenetu, who was crowned “Eze Ndi Igbo Ghana” in 2012, has long presented…

A devastating flash flood swept across Texas Hill Country early Friday morning, claiming at least 13 lives and leaving dozens missing including nearly two dozen girls attending a summer camp after months’ worth of rain fell within hours. Officials say more than 10 inches (25 centimeters) of rainfall triggered a violent surge in the Guadalupe River, which rose more than 22 feet in just two hours, overwhelming communities across central Kerr County. Emergency responders launched massive search-and-rescue operations involving boats, helicopters, and drones. At least 400 personnel are on the ground assisting with efforts. Some people were rescued from treetops,…

In the discourse surrounding Africa’s complex and painful legacy of the trans-Atlantic slave trade, it is imperative that historical narratives are handled with intellectual rigor, balanced scrutiny, and cultural sensitivity. A recent controversy involving popular YouTuber and Pan-African advocate Wodemaya has reignited longstanding concerns about the skewed representation of Ghana’s ethnic groups particularly the Asante Kingdom in the broader conversation on slavery and historical accountability. The Unbalanced Spotlight on Asante It is a well-documented historical fact that the Asante Empire like nearly all precolonial polities of economic and military influence in West Africa participated in the slave trade. However, it…