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Ghana left-back Baba Rahman has dispelled rumors of his retirement from international football, despite his prolonged absence from the Black Stars squad. The PAOK defender has not played for Ghana since September 2023, when he faced criticism from supporters at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi during the final 2026 World Cup qualifier against the Central African Republic. Following that incident, Rahman took a break from the national team, citing both mental and physical reasons. In an interview with Joy Sports, the former Chelsea star opened up about his decision and reaffirmed his commitment to a comeback. “The jeering…

The continent’s only IP registry is holding long delayed elections. But behind the ballots lies a deeper question: can Africa reclaim its Internet governance from the brink?For most people, IP addresses are invisible. Few know how these blocks of digital real estate determine who gets to connect and who stays offline. But for those of us watching Africa’s digital future unfold, these technical details have become the fault lines of a crisis that goes far beyond code.This week, the African Network Information Centre, known as AfriNIC, the continent’s only institution mandated to allocate Internet addresses, is finally holding elections to…

Three Ghanaian nationals are set to be extradited to the United States to face criminal charges over their alleged involvement in internet fraud, following a directive by Ghana’s Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak.This comes after a formal request from the United States government through its diplomatic representative, made in accordance with Ghana’s Extradition Act, 1960 (Act 22).In a letter dated March 18, and addressed to the Magistrate of the District Court in Accra, the Interior Minister disclosed that the United States has requested the arrest and extradition of Isaac Oduro Boateng, Inusah Ahmed, Derrick Van Yeboah, and Patrick Kwame…

Ghanaian businessman Joseph Kwadwo Badu Boateng, popularly known as “Dada Joe Remix,” has reportedly been charged in the United States for his alleged involvement in a decade-long transnational fraud scheme.According to a report by the United States Department of Justice on it’s website, Boateng was arrested in Ghana on May 28, 2025, following a U.S. extradition request. He was subsequently indicted in the District of Arizona on May 30, 2025, on charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering. He has now been extradited to the United States.According to U.S. court records released by the U.S. Attorney’s Office,…

A California doctor accused of giving Friends star Matthew Perry access to ketamine in the weeks before the actor’s overdose death has agreed to plead guilty, according to federal prosecutors. Dr Salvador Plasencia will plead guilty to four counts of distributing ketamine, federal prosecutors said in a statement on Monday. The plea carries a maximum sentence of 40 years in prison, and the doctor is expected to make his plea in the coming weeks. Perry – best known for playing Chandler Bing on Friends – was found dead in his hot tub in Los Angeles in October 2023. He was…

Ghana’s energy crisis continues to pose a profound challenge to national development, despite gains in electrification and infrastructure expansion. Recent instances of load shedding, commonly referred to as “dumsor”, highlight persistent weaknesses in the nation’s power generation, transmission, and distribution systems. At the core of this crisis lies a complex mix of overreliance on hydropower, fluctuating fuel prices, aging infrastructure, and insufficient policy implementation.Although Ghana of boasts one of the highest electrification rates in Sub-Saharan Africa, hovering between 80–90%, it still struggles with grid instability, generation deficits, and poor infrastructure resilience. Despite substantial investments in generation and transmission over the…

An online forum by key Pan-African organizations in Africa has resulted in the demand for real compensation from Western countries for their colonial legacy in Africa.Consequently, the group resolved to present specific legal mechanisms to the African Union (AU) and the African Development Bank (AfDB) as part of the efforts to obtain the reparations.The regional online forum was held on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, bringing together leaders of non-governmental organizations, Pan-Africanist activists, and experts from seven African countries to discuss the matter of reparations to Africa.The forum featured notable names such as veteran Ghanaian journalist and leader of the Socialist…

The much-anticipated 2025 PA Conference was officially launched on Monday, June 16, at the Labadi Beach Hotel, setting the stage for what promises to be the most impactful edition of the event yet. Organised by FiveSixFive, the launch drew media representatives, stakeholders, and members of the assistant professional community. In her remarks, Maame Ekua Gaisey, Managing Partner of FiveSixFive, announced that this year’s conference will take place on July 17 and 18 at the same venue under the theme “Growth for Cross-Border Relevance.” The theme reflects the growing need for administrative professionals to adapt, lead, and stay relevant in an…

Black Stars stopper Baba Rahman has urged the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to adopt a more meticulous and calculated approach to the planning and structuring of the Ghana Premier League. Rahman, who made a direct transfer from Ghana Premier League side Dreams FC to German Bundesliga club SpVgg Greuther Fürth in 2012, believes the domestic league has the potential to compete with some of the top leagues in Africa—if given the right focus and guidance. In an interview with Joy Sports, the former Chelsea left-back stressed that talent isn’t the issue hindering Ghanaian clubs. “The challenges in our league aren’t…

Over three decades into Ghana’s Fourth Republic, one truth continues to emerge with remarkable consistency: religious identity has little to no bearing on electoral outcomes.Despite the deep religiosity of Ghanaian society, elections have been won and lost not on the basis of faith, but on the strength of political strategy, party machinery, and the competence or charisma of the candidates involved.A careful analysis of Ghana’s presidential elections from 1992 to 2024 confirms this. While religious balance on presidential tickets has often been cited as a sign of national inclusivity, it has never been the decisive factor in determining victory at…