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Gov’t moves to end Gbiniyiri clashes as Interior Minister meets Yagbonwura

Gov’t moves to end Gbiniyiri clashes as Interior Minister meets Yagbonwura

Government has intensified peace efforts in Gbiniyiri in the Savannah Region following renewed clashes that have claimed lives, destroyed property, and forced thousands of residents to flee their homes, some crossing into neighbouring Côte...

Govt concerned over Sawla-Bole violence, vows peace – Muntaka

Govt concerned over Sawla-Bole violence, vows peace – Muntaka

The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has assured the Overlord of Gonja, Yagbonwura Bii-Kunuto Jewu Soale I, that the government will take all necessary measures to restore peace in the Sawla-Bole area, which has recently...

Highlights and goals: Madagascar 1-0 Sudan in African Nations Championship

Highlights and goals: Madagascar 1-0 Sudan in African Nations Championship

TRANSMISSION ENDS Thank you very much for joining us for our coverage of this African Nations Championship semifinal match between Madagascar and Sudan. Stay tuned for all the latest sports news on Vavel.com. Have a great day! 120+2' | GAME OVER...

African military bands make debut at Moscow festival

African military bands make debut at Moscow festival

(MENAFN) Army bands from Zimbabwe, Burkina Faso, and Ethiopia performed for the first time at the 17th annual Spasskaya Tower International Military Music Festival, held on Moscow’s Red Square from August 22 to 31. The festival features both...

Bagre Dam Spillage: CCCFS demands urgent action as flood fears mount

Bagre Dam Spillage: CCCFS demands urgent action as flood fears mount

The Centre for Climate Change and Food Security (CCCFS) has sounded the alarm following the early spillage of the Bagre Dam in Burkina Faso, describing the situation as a “grave concern” and calling for urgent reforms to prevent another round of...

Muntaka holds crunch meeting with Yagbonwura over deadly Gbiniyiri clashes  

Muntaka holds crunch meeting with Yagbonwura over deadly Gbiniyiri clashes  

Alhaji Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka, the Minister for the Interior, has held a closed-door crunch meeting with the Jira Yagbonwura Bi-Kunuto Jewu Soale I, at his Palace in Damongo over the Gbiniyiri clashes. The Minister on Sunday, led a high-powered...

Kenyan Police Attack Youth-led Demonstrations

By Abayomi Azikiwe Social unrest in the East African state of Kenya accelerated during mass demonstrations marking the one-year anniversary of a police crackdown on youth protesters during 2024. In more recent developments, a blogger was killed by...

Interior Minister holds crunch meeting with Yagbonwura over Gbiniyiri clashes  

Interior Minister holds crunch meeting with Yagbonwura over Gbiniyiri clashes  

By Iddi Yire Accra, Aug 31, GNA – Alhaji Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka, the Minister for the Interior, has held a closed door crunch meeting with the Jira Yagbonwura Bi-Kunuto Jewu Soale I, at his Palace in Damongo over the Gbiniyiri clashes. The...

Foiled Deep State plot: Militants planned siege of Indian High Commission in Dhaka

Foiled Deep State plot: Militants planned siege of Indian High Commission in Dhaka

Foiled Deep State plot: Militants planned siege of Indian High Commission in Dhaka A chilling intelligence revelation has exposed a sinister plot allegedly hatched by the US Deep State, in collusion with Bangladeshi militant groups, to launch an...

TIME Announces TIME Africa

TIME Announces TIME Africa

Today, global media company TIME (https://TIME.com/) announced TIME Africa, a new regional editorial expansion in collaboration with Global Venture Partners (GVP). TIME Africa will launch as a digital and live events platform, bringing TIME’s...

Russia’s Africa Corps hits reality in Mali

Russia’s Africa Corps hits reality in Mali

Russia’s Africa Corps hits reality in Mali Africa Confidential ‘Mission accomplished. We’re going home’ was the statement on the Wagner Group’s social media platforms in early June, signalling its departure from Mali. In truth, a rebranding...

Ghana settles for 4th spot in regional athletics competition

Ghana finished fourth on home soil at the 2025 Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) Region II Senior Championships, bagging 23 medals but only three gold, as regional giants Nigeria once again proved untouchable at the University of Ghana...

NADMO clarifies drowning incident at Yama 

By Patience Gbeze/Edward Dankwah Accra, Aug 28, GNA – The National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) has refuted media reports linking the tragic death of Mr. Baba Takora, a 55-year-old farmer in Yama community, in the West Mamprusi...

Official | Former Lorient winger Dango Ouattara joins Brentford for club record fee

Official | Former Lorient winger Dango Ouattara joins Brentford for club record fee

7Brentford aren’t wasting any time replacing one of their top attacking wingers from a season ago. On Saturday, the Bees signed Dango Ouattara (23) from AFC Bournemouth, with the winger from Burkina Faso committing to the West London club until...

TIME Announces TIME Africa In Partnership With Global Venture Partners

TIME Announces TIME Africa In Partnership With Global Venture Partners

(MENAFN- African Press Organization) JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, August 28, 2025/APO Group/ -- Today, global media company TIME ( ) announced TIME Africa , a new regional editorial expansion in collaboration with Global Venture Partners (GVP)....

Lady Gaga’s Umbrella-Headed Witch Look Is by Two Central Saint Martins Classmates

Lady Gaga’s Umbrella-Headed Witch Look Is by Two Central Saint Martins Classmates

Lady Gaga has long been a devoted supporter of emerging and student designers. In 2009, she wore a sheer blue dress with beetle wings and human hair from Manchester Met student Holly Jayne Smith’s final year collection. In 2014, she bought Hong...

EPL: Gyokores scores first Arsenal goal, Burnley, Brentford, Bournemouth secure wins

EPL: Gyokores scores first Arsenal goal, Burnley, Brentford, Bournemouth secure wins

Viktor Gyokeres scored his first Arsenal goals as the Gunners put five past Leeds after unveiling new £60 million signing Eberechi Eze before kick-off. It was a jubilant atmosphere in north London as Eze was introduced to the crowd before the game...

Canadian Government Updates Travel Advisory For Popular Southeast Asian Country Hit By Martial Law

Canadian Government Updates Travel Advisory For Popular Southeast Asian Country Hit By Martial Law

Thailand is one of the most visited countries in Southeast Asia. While it’s mostly safe, there are some areas that should be avoided. Governments worldwide, including the U.S. and Canada, often update their travel advisories for this country as...

Tottenham impress against City, Arsenal dominant

Tottenham impress against City, Arsenal dominant

LONDON (AP): TOTTENHAM CONTINUED their flying start to the Premier League season under new coach Thomas Frank as Brennan Johnson and Joao Palhinha secured an impressive 2-0 victory at Manchester City yesterday. It was an afternoon to forget for...

SA will continue to advocate for global peace: Lamola

SA will continue to advocate for global peace: Lamola

International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Ronald Lamola, says South Africa will continue to advocate for peace on the global stage. Lamola was briefing the media on recent developments relating to the implementation of South Africa’s...

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