The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has handed down heavy sanctions following the chaotic scenes that marred the aftermath of the AFCON final, with players, coaches, and football associations facing suspensions and substantial fines. Senegal head coach Papa Thiaw has been handed a five-match ban from CAF competitions and fined $100,000 after leading his team […]

CAF has fined the Moroccan Football Federation USD 200,000 following incidents involving ball boys during the Africa Cup of Nations final, scenes that contributed to a chaotic climax to the tournament in Rabat and drew widespread attention away from the football itself.The sanction was imposed by CAFâ??s Disciplinary Board after it ruled that the conduct of stadium ball boys during the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 Final breached the CAF Disciplinary Code.The

…changes gear from stability to growth support By Joshua AMLANU & Ebenezer NJOKU The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has cut its benchmark interest rate by 250 basis points (bps) to 15.5 percent, extending its easing cycle to a four-year low as falling inflation and improved macroeconomic conditions allow policymakers to shift focus toward supporting growth. […] The post Central

Morocco international Ismail Saibari has been slapped with a three-game ban and a fine of $100,000 for exhibiting an unsporting behavior during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final against Senegal. The 25-year-old combined with teammate Achraf Hakimi attempting to prevent the return of the towel to belonging to Senegal goalkeeper Mendy.Following review of the high-stake final, the continental football governing body has decided to ban Saibari for three matches together with a fine

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has slapped Morocco and Paris Saint Germain star Achraf Hakimi with a two-game for unsporting behavior in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final against Senegal. In a high-stakes final held at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, the pacey Moroccan full-back m was captured taking a towel belonging to Senegal goalkeeper Ã?douard Mendy and throwing it into the stands. Besides, the reigning African Footballer of the Year combined with teammate

Thousands of delegates from across the Ashanti Region on Sunday converged at Heroes Park in Kumasi as New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer hopeful, Dr Bryan Acheampong, concluded his campaign engagements in the party’s traditional stronghold with a call for unity, discipline and renewal. More than 11,000 delegates attended the event, which marked Dr Acheampong’s final […] The post Ashanti

A nationwide poll conducted by Africa Policy Lens (APL) has placed former Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, in a commanding position ahead of the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) presidential primary, following constituency-level engagements with party delegates. The poll, conducted between December 8, 2025 and January 23, 2026 was led by Dr. Hayford Mensah Ayerakwa, Director […] The post APL Poll

Samuel Abu Jinapor, Member of Parliament for Damongo and a member of the Dr Mahamudu Bawumia campaign team, has endorsed the former Vice President as the New Patriotic Party’s strongest option for the 2028 general election. Speaking on The Point of View on Channel One TV on Monday, January 26, Mr Jinapor said he holds […] The post Bawumia Will Bring Victory To NPP – Says Jinapor appeared

The Confederation of African Footballâ??s Disciplinary Board have cracked their whip, slapping Senegal coach Pape Thiaw with a five match ban and a fine of $100,000 for role in the chaotic 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final.The crucial final saw the Taranga Lions walked-off the pitch for 17 minutes orchestrated by Thiaw in protest against a penalty awarded to Morocco in the final, held at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium. With Sadio Mane intervening, Senegal returned for the

…slashes benchmark policy rate By Joshua AMLANU & Ebenezer NJOKU The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has reduced the share of gold in its reserves by 51 percent and reinvested the proceeds into foreign-currency assets – betting on yield and liquidity even as bullion prices hit record highs, Governor Dr. Johnson P. Asiama has stated. The […] The post BoG cuts gold exposure by 50%

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has slapped the Royal Moroccan Football Federation  with $415,000 fine for improper conduct of players, technical staff, and supporters during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final.The crucial final saw the Taranga Lions walked-off the pitch for 17 minutes in protest against a penalty awarded to Morocco in the final, held at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium. With Sadio Mane intervening, Senegal returned for the continuation of the

Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has officially defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) alongside 22 members of the Kano State House of Assembly and nine members of the House of Representatives. The governor announced the decision at a political event held at the Coronation Hall, Government House, Kano on Monday. Addressing party leaders, lawmakers […] The post Gov Yusuf defects to APC with 22 State, nine Federal Lawmakers

Turkish President, Recep Erdogan, says his country will support Nigeria’s fight against terrorism, expressing readiness to deepen cooperation in military training and intelligence. Speaking at a joint press conference with President Bola Tinubu during his official visit to the capital Ankara, Erdogan said that under Tinubu’s leadership, Nigeria is taking firm steps against terrorism, and […] The post Turkey

The Bank of Ghana has raised the minimum capital for newly licensed Microfinance Banks to GH¢100 million, as part of sweeping reforms to stabilise the sector and protect depositors.

Pornhub will block access for new UK users from February 2, blaming stricter age verification rules under the Online Safety Act and warning of a shift to unregulated porn sites.

Former Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia has promised at least 10 national-level appointments per constituency if elected president, as NPP primaries approach on January 31.

MTN Ghana has announced a US$ 2 million contribution to the Ministry of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations to support the government ’s flagship one million Coders Programme, a strategic initiative to accelerate the nation’s digital transformation agenda and deepen youth empowerment and skills development. The funding will help the government  to train one million […] The post MTN

Senegal’s Pape Bouna Thiaw hit with a 5-match ban and $100K fine as CAF issues massive sanctions following the 2025 AFCON final walk-off against Morocco.

CAF imposes severe suspensions and fines on Senegal and Morocco over misconduct during the AFCON 2025 final, punishing players, coaches, officials and supporters for disciplinary breaches.

The Chief Executive Officer of the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS), Mr. Mike Ogbalu III has set an audacious target of processing 80% of Africa’s commercial payments through PAPSS within five years, as the platform achieves 2,000% growth and expands to 20 countries. Speaking during a session on the AfCFTA podcast, Mr. Mike Ogbalu […] The post 80%