Opinion piece critiques President Ramaphosa’s leadership, arguing National Dialogue won’t solve his reluctance to tackle tough political challenges.
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Exploring literature’s power to drive social change – from abolition to independence. A thought-provoking piece on writing, humanism & history’s role.
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Kenya releases 2024 Vital Statistics Report analyzing births, deaths, marriages & adoptions. 15th edition reveals demographic trends shaping national
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Ukraine faces genocide in Europe’s heart as world leaders must move beyond words to decisive action. A call for justice and peace amid tyranny.
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PwC report reveals 64% of Ghana CEOs optimistic about firm survival beyond 2034. Ghana’s business leaders outperform African & global peers in strategic
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Peter Obi releases evidence clarifying his dealings with late military dictator General Sani Abacha amid recent allegations. Full details here.
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Exploring Nigeria’s complex terrorism landscape and potential solutions. Analysis of security challenges facing Africa’s most populous nation.
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Analysis of political violence disrupting Kano Emirate’s Sallah durbar procession amid ongoing royal succession struggles in northern Nigeria.
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Opinion: Ramaphosa’s National Dialogue fails to connect with ordinary South Africans facing daily hardships. Real change needs grassroots conversations.
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Analysis of two major non-political stories involving UPSA students and ‘Agradaa’ that captured public attention without partisan division.
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Reflecting on the nationwide prayer gathering at State House on Republic Day July 1, exploring faith, unity, and divine presence across Ghana’s regions.
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Maura Judkis In the commotion of Donald Trump’s return to office, it’s easy to overlook a smaller thing that has vanished: the Swedish ivy plant in the Oval Office. The ivy sat atop the fireplace mantel for most of the past 50 years, providing a backdrop for meetings with countless leaders and foreign dignitaries at the White House. It has filtered the air breathed by Nelson Mandela, Pope John Paul II, Margaret Thatcher and Whitney Houston. When the president stared straight ahead from the Resolute Desk, the ivy is what he saw. It has taken several shapes over the years. Under Gerald Ford and Jimmy Carter the ivy was unkempt and bushy. It was pruned back during the presidencies of Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush. It features prominently
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Investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas has secured a legal victory against former Ghanaian Member of Parliament Kennedy Agyapong, after a jury in the Essex County Superior Court in New Jersey found Agyapong liable for defamation. The court awarded Anas $18 million in damages. In a statement posted on Facebook, Anas described the ruling as more than just a personal victory, calling it a decisive message to Ghanaian politicians that the media cannot be taken for granted. “This decision is not merely a legal triumph—it is a resounding affirmation that falsehood and character assassination have no place in our society,” he wrote. He emphasised that the verdict reinforced a commitment to building a robust democracy that serves all Ghanaians. Reflecting on the legal battle, Anas noted the stark difference between the
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A member of the security forces of Syria’s new authorities walks in the compound of the Fourth Division’s Security Bureau on the outskirts of Damascus on December 21, 2024. © Bakr Alkasem / AFP Investigation by Rouba El Housseini . Additional reporting by Bakr Alkasem and Maher al-Mounes. From a Bond villain lair in the rugged heights overlooking Damascus, the all-seeing eye of a notorious Syrian military unit gazed down on a city it bled dry. Many of the bases of the elite Fourth Division formerly run by toppled president Bashar al-Assad’s feared younger brother Maher now lie looted. But papers left strewn behind reveal how the man they called “The Master” and his cronies wallowed in immense wealth while some of their foot soldiers struggled to feed their families
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Clearly, the player doesn’t want to be at City anymore and it doesn’t make sense to keep him when his head has been turned. The way transfers are secretly done in South Africa, it wouldn’t surprise me if it turns out that Oswin Appollis has actually been sold in the past transfer window. Having said that, it looks highly unlikely that the attacking midfielder has secured his dream move away from Polokwane City. This is why I think the current state of affairs is not helping the club and if I was Appollis, I would’ve gone on strike to force the move. It’s not like there isn’t interest in his services and from what we’ve been told, City’s evaluation for Appollis has been met by his admirers. ALSO READ: OPINION –