At least 11 people have been killed in a fire at a shopping centre in the Syrian capital, Damascus, the Interior Ministry has said. It happened at the La Mirada Mall on al-Hamra Street overnight on Tuesday, state news agency, Sana, reported. Two people had been rescued, AFP news agency quoted the Interior ministry as … The post 11 killed in Syria shopping centre appeared first on
“If I could leave Russia right now, I would. But I can’t quit my job,” says Andrey. He can’t afford to get a mortgage in Moscow now since interest rates have been hiked. Millions of Russians like him are starting to feel the effect of Western economic sanctions designed to punish the country for invading … The post Russians feeling pain of sanctions appeared first
A Russian military convoy stretching back 65km (40 miles) has amassed on the outskirts of Ukraine’s capital amid fears that invading forces were set to launch devastating assaults to take control of Kyiv. Satellite images on Tuesday showed a long build-up of armoured vehicles and artillery starting 29km (18 miles) north of the city, as Moscow defied … The post Miles-long
Thousands of Sudanese protesters on Monday managed to break the security cordon and reach the gates of the Republican Palace to demand civilian rule. Mass rallies took place in the capital, Khartoum, and other cities on Monday, where protesters demanded civilian rule and called on authorities to punish alleged killers of protesters, eyewitnesses said. The … The post Sudanese
Burkina Faso’s new military ruler has approved a transitional charter which will allow him stay in power for three years. Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba signed a charter which was drawn-up by a military-appointed commission and had been discussed by a national forum in Ouagadougou. The document says he will not be allowed to stand in elections … The post Burkina Faso
At least 20 civilians have been killed in an attack in the northeastern region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Reuters news agency has reported. The attack occurred in the village of Kikura late Sunday, Odette Zawadi, the president of a local activist organisation, told the news agency. The assailants struck at about … The post ’20 civilians killed in attack in
Police Ladies advanced to the round of 16 of the ongoing Women’s FA Cup competition after defeating Berry Ladies 2-1 yesterday at the Madina Park.Goals from Mary Berko on the 63rd minute and Juanita Aguadze on 82nd minute were enough to ‘dwarf’Philomina Abekah’s 84th minute strike to see them through.Berry Ladies were the first to test goalkeeper Nana Ama Asantewaa in the post for Police … The post Police
Former Coach of Kumasi Asante Kotoko, Coach Johnson Smith, has predictedthat Asante Kotoko will win the 2021/22 Ghana Premier League (GPL) despite an anticipated fight from the chasing pack. According to the former Karela gaffer, Kotoko’s new recruitments for the season have strengthened the team to be producing the kind of results they are enjoying … The post Johnson Smith tips
The Director General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Professor Peter Twumasi, has expressed satisfaction with the performance of athletes that participated in this year’s National Cross Country event. The two-hour race, which started at 6am on Saturday, was organised to identify and unearth talents ahead of the 2023 African Games to be held in … The post NSA boss praises
Accra Great Olympics Head Coach, Annor Walker, has hailed his players for the late fight that plucked victory from the jaws of Real Tamale United (RTU) on Monday in their Ghana Premier League (GPL) match day 18 game at the Accra Great Olympics. A sixth-minute lead by George Asamoah put the Wonder Club ahead but … The post GPL title not far from Olympics – Annor Walker
Former Liverpool defender Rigobert Song has been confirmed as the new Cameroon head coach on the orders of the country’s president, Paul Biya. The 45-year-old replaces Toni Conceicao, who led the national team to a third-placed finish at January’s Africa Cup of Nations. Song is the country’s most capped player, making 137 appearances for the … The post Ex-captain Song
Russian President Vladimir Putin has been stripped of his honorary taekwondo black belt by World Taekwondo. Citing its motto of “Peace is More Precious than Triumph,” the body condemned the Russian invasion of Ukraine, saying the “brutal attacks on innocent lives” violated the sport’s values of respect and tolerance. “In this regard, World Taekwondo has … The post Putin
Brazil legend Pele has been discharged from hospital and is said to be in a “stable clinical condition”. The 81-year-old was admitted to hospital in Sao Paulo earlier this month to receive treatment for a colon tumour. Doctors also detected a urinary tract infection, which extended his stay. However, he has now been released and … The post Pele discharged after being
Ukrainian Premier League side Shakhtar Donetsk said their Brazilian players have left the country safely following the invasion by Russia. Shakhtar, who are based in the east of the country and have more than a dozen Brazilians in their squad, said the players and their families had arrived in Romania. Shakhtar added that fellow club … The post Shakhtar: Our Brazilian players
Manchester United interim boss Ralf Rangnick has major doubts over whether Cristiano Ronaldo can lead the club’s attack next season, according to the Manchester Evening News. Ronaldo’s run of one goal in 10 games has seen Rangnick’s patience wear thin, sources told MEN, and with Rangnick moving into a consultant role in the summer, identifying … The post United
Daniil Medvedev succeeded Novak Djokovic as world No. 1 on Monday, becoming the first man since 2004 outside the game’s “Big Four” of Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and Andy Murray to occupy the top spot. US Open champion Medvedev is the third Russian man after Yevgeny Kafelnikov and Marat Safin, and 27th player overall, … The post Medvedev replaces Djokovic
Air France, a leading international airline, has celebrated five years of flying to Accra and its dominance in the region. A statement issued by the company and copied to the Ghanaian Times, said “Within these five years, the airline has become a major player in region, backed by a strong global network, connecting Africa to … The post Air France celebrates 5 years of flying
The Board Chairman of UBA Ghana Ltd, Mr Kweku Awotwi, has commended outgoing Managing Director of UBA Bank Ghana Plc, Mr Olalekan Balogun, for his sterling leadership over the past two years. Mr Awotwi gave the commendation in his remarks at a send-off party held for Mr Balogun to bid him farewell for serving the … The post UBA Ghana Board Chairman commends outgone
Heads of States in Africa have been urged to work at providing the needed transport infrastructure to engender connectivity to fast-track the implementation of the free trade agreement. They have been asked to expedite investment into manufacturing of products through the identification and value addition to raw materials and create access to credit to promote … The post AfCFTA
The Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIFF) says it has so far invested $290 million in 12 infrastructure projects across seven sectors of the economy, over the last four years. According to its Chief Executive, Solomon Asamoah, government through the fund would seek to address the infrastructure deficit by creating a permanent capital investment vehicle. Speaking … The post We’ve
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