Author: Ohene Anochie

Japan’s Defense Ministry has dispatched troops to the northern prefecture of Akita following a surge in bear attacks that have left at least 12 people dead and more than 100 injured nationwide since April. The wave of incidents has shocked communities in Japan’s mountainous regions, where bears have been spotted near schools, train stations, supermarkets, and even hot spring resorts. Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Fumitoshi Sato described the situation as “an urgent matter,” noting that bears now intrude into residential areas daily. The Defense Ministry and Akita prefecture signed an agreement Wednesday afternoon authorizing the deployment of Self Defense Force…

Democrats have dominated the first major Election Day since President Donald Trump’s return to the White House, delivering stinging defeats to Republican candidates across several states and signaling growing public discontent over the nation’s economic direction. In what analysts describe as a political wake-up call for Trump’s GOP, Democrats won gubernatorial races in Virginia and New Jersey the only two states electing new chief executives this year while also sweeping state Supreme Court seats in Pennsylvania and key ballot measures in states including Colorado and Maine. Trump, who largely stayed off the campaign trail, saw his influence tested as Republican…

The President of the Federal Republic of Germany, His Excellency Frank-Walter Steinmeier, will arrive in Ghana on Sunday, November 2, 2025, for a three-day State Visit aimed at deepening the long-standing diplomatic and development partnership between Ghana and Germany. During his stay, President Steinmeier will engage in several high-level meetings and activities in Accra and Kumasi. On the final day of his visit, Tuesday, November 4, he is expected to travel to Kumasi, where he will perform a sod-cutting ceremony at the Kumasi Technical Institute (KTI). He will also interact with the Vice Chancellor, staff, and alumni of the Kwame…

Tanzania’s top military commander, General Jacob John Mkunda, has revealed that he rejected a $1 million bribe and a house in the United States allegedly offered to him in exchange for turning against citizens during the ongoing nationwide protests. In a statement cited by The African History, General Mkunda said he was approached with the offer amid mass demonstrations in Dar es Salaam and other regions, where thousands of Tanzanians have been protesting alleged electoral fraud and corruption within government ranks. “I was offered one million dollars and a house in the United States if I could turn against the…

The Israeli military has been plunged into a deepening crisis following the resignation of Major General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi, the Military Advocate General, after admitting to authorizing the release of a video allegedly showing Israeli soldiers abusing a captured militant a video now believed to have been doctored. The footage, which surfaced earlier this month, triggered widespread condemnation of Israel’s military campaign in Gaza and reversed much of the global sympathy the country had received following the October 7 attacks. The video was broadcast by Channel 12 and quickly circulated worldwide, portraying what appeared to be severe mistreatment of a Hamas…

The Mossad has revealed that Sardar Amar, a senior officer of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) under commander Esmail Qaani, led an international terror network targeting Israeli and Jewish communities in Australia, Greece, and Germany during 2024–25. Israeli intelligence reports indicate that the unit employed “fingerprint-free” tactics, recruited foreign operatives, operated through covert cells, and relied heavily on encrypted communications to carry out its missions. The disclosure highlights Iran’s extensive involvement in anti-Israeli plots worldwide and demonstrates the growing reach of its terror operations since the October 7 attacks. Joint efforts between Mossad and allied intelligence agencies reportedly thwarted…

Ghana’s Ministry of Education has announced a new national policy mandating the use of local languages as the main medium of instruction in all schools across the country, replacing English as the primary language of teaching and learning. Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu described the policy as a “bold reset” of the nation’s education system, emphasizing that children learn best when taught in a language they understand. He said the reform aims to strengthen cultural identity, improve literacy, and ensure inclusive learning outcomes across all regions. “The goal is to give every Ghanaian child the advantage of learning in their mother…

President John Dramani Mahama on Wednesday officially launched the Ghana Infrastructure Plan (GIP) a comprehensive, long-term national framework designed to fast-track development, close regional disparities, and promote inclusive growth across the country. The launch event, held at the College of Physicians and Surgeons in Accra, introduced what the President described as a “one-state planning model” a unified approach to ensure that every region benefits equitably from Ghana’s development agenda. “This new approach aligns our infrastructure development with our government’s Big Push agenda, the African Union’s Agenda 2063, and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals,” President Mahama said. He emphasized that the GIP,…

Israel’s Defense Forces (IDF) have launched what military officials described as one of the most extensive bombardments on the Gaza Strip in recent months, with heavy strikes reported in Khan Younis and surrounding areas. Witnesses in southern Gaza said explosions lit up the night sky as multiple air raids targeted densely populated zones. Local media described the bombardment as “unprecedented,” leaving parts of the city shrouded in smoke and debris. An IDF spokesperson said the operation was aimed at what they called “terror infrastructure” in the area, though details of the targets remain unclear. The military described the strikes as…

Germany’s new Ambassador to Ghana, Frederik Landshöft, has paid a courtesy call on His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, as part of his introductory engagements following the presentation of his credentials. During the meeting at the Manhyia Palace, discussions centered on expanding cooperation in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TV ET), academic exchange, and strengthening the longstanding diplomatic and cultural ties between Ghana and Germany. Ambassador Landshöft commended the Asantehene’s commitment to education and development, noting that the German government remains dedicated to supporting Ghana’s youth through skills development initiatives and academic partnerships with local institutions. He…