Alarming Number of Young Ghanaian Women Have Undiagnosed STIs – KNUST Study Warns

A groundbreaking national study led by Dr. Laud Anthony Basing of the Department of Medical Diagnostics at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, has uncovered alarming levels of undiagnosed reproductive and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among young women in Ghana. Presented at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM),…

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Democracy Hub drags government to Supreme Court over ‘secret’ deal to accept U.S. deportees

Democracy Hub has filed a writ at the Supreme Court of Ghana, challenging the constitutionality and legality of a clandestine Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Government of Ghana and the United States. The agreement permits the reception and detention of involuntarily repatriated West African nationals on Ghanaian soil. The civil society group argues that…

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Lamine Yamal and Marcus Rashford Reveal Barcelona’s Ed Sheeran-Inspired Kit

Barcelona have turned heads with the reveal of their Ed Sheeran–inspired 2025‑26 kit, and stars Lamine Yamal and Marcus Rashford have each weighed in on the special edition shirt. The new kit features the logo from Sheeran’s album Play, replacing the standard Spotify sponsor badge for the club’s El Clásico match against Real Madrid. Barcelona’s collaboration…

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Satellite Security Flaws Are Leaking the World’s Secrets — Here’s What You Need to Know”

In an age where cybersecurity dominates headlines, there’s one vulnerability flying quietly under the radar — satellites. These vital links in global communications are leaking sensitive information, including phone calls, texts, corporate data, and even military transmissions. The worst part? Much of this data is being transmitted unencrypted or with weak protections, leaving it wide…

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Farm Worker Shot Dead by Minor in Rural South Africa, Police Say

11-Year-Old Allegedly Shoots Farm Worker Dead in Tragic Limpopo Incident An 11-year-old boy in South Africa has allegedly shot and killed a farm worker while reportedly trying to shoot at guinea fowls on a farm in Thabazimbi, Limpopo province. According to police, the firearm was “accidentally discharged,” though the full circumstances surrounding the incident remain…

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President Mahama Attends High-Level Summit on Gender Equality in Beijing

President John Dramani Mahama and First Lady, Mrs Lordina Dramani Mahama, have arrived in Beijing, China, to participate in a Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women. Hosted by President Xi Jinping and UN Women, the 13 and 14 October meeting will bring together other world leaders to “renew the spirit of the Beijing Declaration and accelerate…

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Google May Be Compelled to Modify Search Engine Under UK Oversight

The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has taken a significant step by designating Google with “strategic market status” under a law that came into force in January 2025. The decision does not accuse Google of wrongdoing, but it opens the door to proportionate, targeted interventions intended to increase consumer choice and promote competition in…

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42 Dead in Tragic Bus Crash on South African Mountain Pass

42 Dead in South Africa Bus Crash Involving Zimbabwean and Malawian Nationals Forty-two people, including seven children, have died in a devastating bus crash in South Africa’s Limpopo province, authorities have confirmed. The victims were Zimbabwean and Malawian nationals traveling home when the tragedy occurred. According to local transport officials, the crash happened on Sunday…

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