The Manhyia Palace has taken custody of 130 additional gold, bronze, and wooden art objects returned from South Africa and the United Kingdom, marking one of the most significant restitution milestones in recent years for the Asante Kingdom. The newly arrived works many created in Kumasi and surrounding Asante communities between the 1870s and early 20th century include royal regalia, governance-related artifacts, ceremonial objects, and goldweights that once illustrated the kingdom’s socio-economic reliance on gold. The pieces range from 45 to 160 years old and have now been formally handed over to Asantehene Otumfuor Osei Tutu II for preservation and public…
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Ohene Anochie
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The Israeli military has announced the interception of a drone attempting to smuggle weapons across the Egyptian border early Friday, marking the latest in a string of cross-border smuggling incidents over the past year. According to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), surveillance operators detected the drone as it crossed into Israeli airspace, prompting troops from the Paran Regional Brigade to act swiftly and shoot it down. Upon inspection, the drone was found carrying three assault rifles, which were subsequently handed over to police for further investigation. Military officials say the use of drones for smuggling weapons and narcotics across the…
A new video captured by a Mars rover has ignited a wave of excitement and controversy across the global scientific community after appearing to show what some describe as a moving organism on the Martian surface. The footage, recorded in the Valles Marineris region one of the largest canyon systems in the solar system reveals a faint, shifting shape near a rocky formation. The subtle movement has triggered intense debate among researchers, space agencies, and enthusiasts about what could be behind the mysterious activity. Scientists are now analyzing the data to determine whether the phenomenon could be caused by natural…
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…
