FIFA has fined the Serbian FA 80,000 Swiss francs ($100,590) and ordered a reduced capacity for their next home World Cup qualifier due to discriminatory behaviour by fans during their 5-0 loss to England in Belgrade earlier this month. FIFA’s disciplinary committee also cited the use of lasers, inappropriate gestures and the obstruction of the … The post Serbia fined over fan behaviour

Crises in Africa rarely begin with politics alone. They often start with water — too little, too dirty, or unfairly shared. Droughts push pastoralists off their land, floods wash away markets and schools, and in both cases, families are left more vulnerable to displacement, hunger and conflict. The Sahel has seen farmers and herders clash […] The post Africa’s Future Runs

On Monday September 29, 2025 we published an editorial inspired by a JoyNews documentary that revealed the struggles of maize farmers in Ejura. Many had harvested abundantly but were unable to sell their produce, as traders turned them away, citing “bad market.” Some, discouraged by losses, even contemplated abandoning farming altogether. This was a sobering […] The post Editorial:

The Blue Water Guards have intensified their fight against illegal mining in the Wassa Amenfi East District, dismantling equipment and making arrests in a sweeping operation on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. The exercise, which covered Asikuma, Mensahkrom and the Eshire River at Wassa Akropong targeted miners accused of destroying roads and polluting water bodies. At […] The post Blue

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike on Wednesday reiterated that the capital city would be a different place before the end of President Bola Tinubu’s tenure. Wike declared that with the road networks and provision of other basic amenities, the FCT will compete with other cities of the world before the […] The post Abuja will compete with global cities -Minister

Nigeria’s naira on Monday continued the week with significant appreciation against the United States dollar at the official foreign exchange market. The Central Bank of Nigeria’s data showed that the Naira strengthened on Monday to N1,476.35 per dollar, up from N1,480.66 exchanged on Friday last week. This means that the Naira gained N4.31 against the […] The post Naira continues appreciation

 The Minister of Sports and Recreation, Mr Kofi Adams, has stated that the budget for the Black Stars 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers in October are still pending. He made this comment via a statement released to the press ahead of Ghana’s National Men’s Football Team’s upcoming games next month. Ghana takes on Central African … The post Black Stars budget for Oct.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has apologised to Qatar for the killing of a Qatari citizen during an unprecedented Israeli attack on Hamas leaders in Doha this month, which drew global condemnation. Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received the apology on Monday in a joint call from United States President Donald […] The post Israeli

Typhoon Bualoi has killed at least 11 people and damaged or destroyed hundreds of homes in the centre and north of Vietnam, state media reported. Dozens are missing or injured after the typhoon made landfall on Sunday night, flooding roads, washing away bridges and tearing roofs off buildings before weakening and moving into neighbouring Laos. […] The post Typhoon kills at least 11 as it

India has demanded “immediate action” against unidentified people who vandalised a statue of independence hero Mahatma Gandhi in London. The bronze statue in Tavistock Square, unveiled to the public in 1968, was built as a tribute to Gandhi’s years as a law student at University College London. “This is not just vandalism, but a violent […] The post India calls Gandhi

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro says he is ready to declare a state of emergency over the threat of “aggression” by the United States, following a spate of deadly US attacks on suspected Venezuelan drug boats. “Today the consultation process began … to declare a state of emergency in accordance with the constitution and protect our […] The post Venezuela’s Maduro

The wardrobe that outlived the empire Africa stands independent in law, yet the mirror tells another story. Parliaments debate sovereignty and leaders proclaim freedom, but the fabric on our bodies whispers a truth. Step into a courtroom or boardroom in Accra, Lagos, Nairobi, or Johannesburg, and you will find wigs, heavy robes, and thick wool […] The post The

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By Ebenezer NJOKU Local talent and resources will be placed at the centre of efforts to build a multibillion-dollar digital economy, the Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has said at the opening of the Africa Internet Summit (AIS) 2025 in Accra. Speaking at the summit, which also marked 30 years […] The post Homegrown

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU & Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU The current fiscal framework is inadequate to safeguard the economy from another debt crisis, the World Bank has warned – calling for a sweeping overhaul of public financial management, stricter discipline and stronger revenue measures. In its latest policy note, ‘Transforming Ghana in a Generation’, the […] The post Fiscal