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With two First Ladies, Senegal’s President-elect, Bassirou Diomaye Faye adds a distinctive element to the political scene while representing the nation’s religious and cultural diversity. Faye, who is married to both Muslim women, Absa and Marie Khone, represents the widespread polygamy practice in Senegalese society. The four children Marie Khone …

Ghanaian musician, KiDi says he won’t think about writing songs for political parties until he receives an enormous sum of money. In an interview with Hitz FM on March 26, the “Sugar Daddy” hitmaker declared that he would never accept payment to support a political party because of the harsh …

The first tranche of the $300 million World Bank funds has hit the accounts of the Bank of Ghana, sources close to the arrangement have told the Daily Graphic. This is expected to further boost the country’s foreign international reserves and help cushion the Cedi which has depreciated by 6.8 …

The Tema General Hospital has responded to a viral video showing its Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in darkness with nurses struggling to care for babies during a power outage. According to the management of the hospital, there was no casualty from the power outage. The Hospital in a statement …

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo claims his government is more committed to the education sector than any other 4th Republic administration. He emphasized significant expenditures on infrastructure, assistance for teachers, and various programs, setting his administration apart for its dedication to education. On Monday, March 25, 2024, at the Smart …

Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen, founder and leader of the Movement for Change and an independent presidential hopeful in the December 2024 polls, has pledged to address the issue of corruption by instituting an anti-corruption Czar with robust prosecutorial powers. Kyerematen articulated his commitment to combat corruption during discussions with the leadership …

Renowned media personality and Reggae artiste, Blakk Rasta has expressed doubts about Funny Face’s ability to use his driver’s license as a comic, given his acknowledged struggles with mental health. He claimed that by allowing the comedian to obtain his driver’s license before making sure he had fully recovered from …

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has charged officials of the Electoral Commission of Ghana to be fair as they prepare to organize the 2024 polls. He indicated that the general acceptance of the election results will be dependent on how the Commission demonstrates transparency before, during, and after the election …

Ghanaian rapper Pappy Kojo has stated his opposition to the proposed anti-LGBT+ Bill currently awaiting presidential assent. In a recent episode of the “If More, Let’s Divide” podcast, he criticised the potential imprisonment of individuals based on their sexual orientation, labelling such measures as “mad” and a violation of human rights. “I …

President Akufo-Addo says the government will build 100 smart Senior High Schools across the country. He claims that 30 of these schools will be built by the end of the year and that the project will fundamentally alter the educational landscape. Speaking to dignitaries on Monday, March 25, 2024, at the …