April 2026

The University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC) has raised concern over a significant diagnosis gap in haemophilia cases in Ghana, warning that thousands may be living with the condition unknowingly. Medical experts at the facility…
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Officials in Japan have warned of an increased risk of a "huge" earthquake in the next week after a 7.7 magnitude quake struck off the north-east coast, triggering an evacuation order and warnings of 3m (10ft) tsunami waves. Thousands of…
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A 42-year-old cocoa farmer, Daniel Kofi Assum, has reportedly cut off his male sex organ in a bizzare situation at Aworowa in the Techiman South Municipality of the Bono East Region. He is currently receiving treatment at the Techiman…
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Ghana women’s national football team, the Black Queens, have moved up in the latest FIFA Women’s World Rankings, rising from 62nd to 59th in the April 2026 update. The improvement shows steady progress as the team continues to rebuild…
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Iran says it is closing the Strait of Hormuz again to commercial vessels and that any ship that approaches it will be targeted. The closure came as reports emerged of vessels in or near the strait, including a tanker, were targeted by…
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Former Orlando Pirates coach Roger De Sá is set to join Carlos Queiroz as assistant coach of Ghana’s national team ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026. According to reports by KickOff Magazine, De Sá has completed negotiations with the…
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Latest survey by the Africa Policy Lens (APL) on the race for who becomes the NDC's next flagbearer for the 2028 election has revealed a very close contest between national chairman of the party Asiedu Nketia and Chief of Staff Julius…
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Pope Leo XIV has criticised foreigners who exploit the wealth of Africa for profit during his visit to a conflict-hit region of Cameroon. It is one of several forthright remarks he has made over the last day, including blasting those who…
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Eight children, aged from one to 14 years old, have been killed in a shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana, which police are describing as a “domestic disturbance”. Officers said the shootings occurred about 05:00 local time (10:00 BST),…
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The University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) has unveiled a pioneering three-year research initiative at the Ho Teaching Hospital (HTH), aimed at tackling neonatal infections and the escalating threat of antimicrobial resistance…
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