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Gunmen have abducted at least seven students of ​a polytechnic in Zamfara State in northwest ‌Nigeria, police said on Thursday, the latest incident highlighting insecurity in the region.

Hundreds of Libyan demonstrators blocked off the office ​of the U.N. refugee agency in the capital Tripoli on Thursday during a protest against migrants ‌who have travelled to the country in search of work or passage to Europe.

Chinese authorities have ordered a crackdown on materialistic, violent and sexualised content in locally made micro dramas.

Sir Keir Starmer has accused tech billionaire Elon Musk of “trying to whip up division” over the murder of Henry Nowak.

Four days ago, Mozambican immigrant Lado Amido answered a knock at his door in the South African town of Kleinmond.

Nigeria’s Dangote Petroleum Refinery has ramped up crude processing to 700,000 barrels per day (bpd) during a performance test by process licensors

The Malian government said Thursday it was offering ​financial rewards for information on ‌the whereabouts of suspected militants wanted for their role in attacks targeting ​the nation’s people and assets.

Residents attacked an Ebola burial team in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo’s South Kivu province this week, ‌forcing responders to abandon a coffin and raising fears of further transmission, the health ministry said.

Oil prices were little changed on Friday following ‌sharp declines in the previous session, with prospects dimming for a near-term end to the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran after the Hezbollah militia rejected a new ceasefire in Lebanon.

For more than 40 years, Steven Spielberg has been asking audiences the same question: what if we’re not alone?

An auction featuring memorabilia from Marilyn Monroe’s estate and friends has already brought in thousands of dollars in bids on the 100th anniversary of her birth.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor received an undisclosed rental income from sub-letting three cottages on the Royal Lodge estate that he leased from the Crown Estate, the public spending watchdog has revealed.

Artificial intelligence has been used to develop a “fundamentally new” type of vaccine that could protect against large swathes of viruses and prevent pandemics, say researchers.

Volodymyr Zelensky has called for a face-to-face meeting between himself and Vladimir Putin in a renewed bid to end the war.

The ex-wife of a nephew of the ruler of Dubai has been taken into custody, authorities have said.

Pep Guardiola threatened to quit Manchester City “100 times” during his decade-long reign as manager, but chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak said this time he knew the Spaniard “actually meant it”.

Falling prices, fluctuating availability and a lack of clarity. With one week to go until the 2026 World Cup kicks off, many questions remain unanswered about match tickets.

Manchester City are contemplating taking legal action after a Real Madrid presidential candidate promised to sign their striker Erling Haaland.

Colombian pop star Shakira will perform her official song for the 2026 World Cup at the competition’s opening ceremony in Mexico.

Switzerland forward Breel Embolo has had his ESTA authorisation approved and can travel to the United States to join his teammates as they prepare for the 2026 World Cup.

Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has urged African leaders to view rice as a strategic economic asset.

The Agona Nkwanta District Police Command has arrested a 45-year-old ex-convict for allegedly raping and murdering a 17-year-old girl at Agona Nkwanta in the Western Region. 

The Bono Regional Police Command has commenced investigations into the murder of an 87-year-old retired veterinary officer. 

The Defence in the trial of Gifty Oware-Mensah, former Deputy Executive Director, National Service Authority (NSA), has questioned the basis of transactions made from an ADB account linked to a Higher Purchase Facility for National Service Personnel.

The Ministry of Education, Ghana, together with development partners Sabre Education, Lively Minds, and Right to Play, has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening early childhood education through play-based learning as the country marks the International Day of Play on June 11.

A 19-year-old man has died after being subjected to mob action over allegations of stealing a motorised tricycle, popularly known as an aboboyaa, at Mpasatia in the Atwima Mponua District of the Ashanti Region. According to available information, the deceased was among three suspects allegedly involved in stealing an aboboyaa in the area.

The Wassa Amenfi Cocoa Landscape Initiative (WACLI), led by Preferred by Nature in collaboration with consortium partners Ferrero Group, Rikolto Ghana, Solidaridad West Africa and the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), has organised a multi-stakeholder meeting to advance a shared vision for the sustainable development of the Wassa Amenfi landscape. The meeting reviewed progress made in promoting inclusive dialogue and collective action through the Wassa Amenfi Landscape Multi-Stakeholder Platform in 2025 and identified priority initiatives to improve cocoa production, environmental management, forest protection, climate resilience and sustainable livelihoods across the landscape.

Security analyst Richard Kumedor has underscored the need for stronger measures to protect children and families from harmful online content but insists that lawmakers must carefully determine the legal and regulatory framework for achieving that objective.

A coordinated intelligence-led police operation across parts of the Upper East Region has led to the arrest of 80 suspects and the seizure of narcotics, ammunition, unregistered motorbikes and casino jackpot machines. The operation, carried out between May 25 and June 3, 2026, covered Zuarungu, Bolgatanga, Tongo, Bongo and parts of the Nabdam District. It was conducted by the Upper East Regional Police Command with support from the Inspector-General of Police’s Special Operations Team.

Ranking Member on Parliament’s Information and Communications Committee, Matthew Nyindam, has dismissed suggestions that Parliament would approve a proposal requiring individuals to verify their identity before accessing pornographic websites.

Liverpool have appointed Andoni Iraola as their head coach following the sacking of Arne Slot. The Reds announced Slot’s exit on Saturday, a year after the Dutchman guided them to the Premier League title.

Ranking Member on Parliament’s Information and Communications Committee, Matthew Nyindam, has urged the Minister of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations, Sam George, to prioritise reducing data costs and improving digital access rather than advancing what he describes as controversial policy proposals.

A driver and his mate have died in a fuel tanker explosion at Adubinsu in the Afigya Kwabre South District of the Ashanti Region. The incident occurred in the early hours of Thursday, June 4, 2026.

A driver and his mate have died in a fuel tanker explosion at Adubinsu in the Afigya Kwabre South District of the Ashanti Region. The incident occurred in the early hours of Thursday, June 4, 2026.

A major agricultural transformation is unfolding in the Tolon Constituency as Member of Parliament Habib Iddrisu, affectionately known across the constituency as “Soyalana,” launches an ambitious mechanisation initiative to modernise farming, boost food production, and create new opportunities for rural livelihoods.

One of the principal sponsors of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2025 (Anti-LGBTQI+ Bill) and Minister for Communications, Digital Technology and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George

Traders at Tiptoe Lane in Kwame Nkrumah Circle are counting heavy losses after Wednesday night’s torrential rains and flooding destroyed shops and swept away goods worth thousands of cedis. The affected traders say the recurring floods continue to threaten their businesses and livelihoods, prompting renewed calls for urgent intervention from city authorities. Several shops were

Upper West Regional Minister Charles Lwanga Puozuing has called on members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to remain faithful to the principles of probity, accountability, transparency, and social justice that inspired the June 4th revolution.

The Chartered Institute of Taxation, Ghana (CITG) conferred national awards across all twelve papers of its qualification at a graduation ceremony at the University of Professional Studies in Accra on Saturday, 30 May 2026, recognising the leading candidate in each subject from the February 2026 CITG examinations. The Institute’s highest distinction, Overall Best Graduating Student,

A major police operation has successfully foiled a planned robbery attack and disrupted the activities of a notorious armed robbery syndicate believed to be responsible for a series of violent crimes across parts of Ghana.

Breast cancer is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers among women, and while no single food can prevent it, research continues to reveal that what’s on your plate matters.

The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has sent a strong warning to global technology giants over the systematic exploitation of African digital resources, describing the phenomenon as a dangerous wave of “new colonisation” sweeping across the continent.

What started as a routine afternoon rain in Old Ashongman, Ablorh Adjei, quickly turned into a nightmare for florist Madam Mensah. By 9 pm on Wednesday, floodwaters had overrun her gate, engulfed her compound, and filled her home to chest height, leaving her and her family stranded in terror.

The former General Secretary of the Christian Council of Ghana, Dr Kwabena Opuni, has strongly cautioned lawmakers against reducing the national discourse on the anti-LGBTQ+ bill to partisan politics between the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the New Patriotic Party (NPP).

The Lebanese armed group Hezbollah has emphatically rejected the terms of a US-backed ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon.

An Accra Circuit Court has warned that it will strike out the alleged Mamprobi Hospital baby theft case if the prosecution fails to file its disclosures.

Nana Yaw Basoa, the immediate past Ahafo Regional Representative of the Council of State, has made a plea to stakeholders, including government agencies, religious organisations, corporate bodies, and individuals,

The Head of Drains at the Ghana Hydrological Authority, Eng. Richard Kofi Amekor, has indicated that construction works on two planned Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development (GARID) retention ponds are expected to begin by the end of the year.

Oheneba Poku Foundation (OPF) is expressing deep concern over the increasing impact of illegal and unsustainable mining activities (galamsey) round Lake Bosomtwe in the Ashanti region.

As African leaders are demanding that former colonisers compensate for the wealth and power built through slavery, the French President Emmanuel Macron is continuing his Africa charm offensive despite refusing to take responsibility.