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Foreign Affairs Minister Okudzeto Ablakwa Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has called for calm among Ghanaians in the face of the xenophobic attacks ongoing in South Africa. He says South African Authorities are handling the matter and investigating the situation; therefore, there should be no reprisal attacks. “I will urge calm, we should rather be mature, rise above it and show them the way. We should avoid any reprisal attacks, going after South African businesses in Ghana. “We have the assurances from the South African authorities that they are investigating the matter, they have invited some of the…

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum stated that the goal was for 50% of government sectors to operate through autonomous agentic AI. The transition will also include the training of federal employees to “master AI” and will be overseen by Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed. Key Takeaways: UAE PM Al Maktoum announced a major pivot to run 50% of government operations on Agentic AI. Expanding on its April 2025 AI legislative rollout, the UAE will train all workers to master AI. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed will oversee the massive transition to meet a strict 2-year deadline. UAE Government to…

Former Ghana head coach Chris Hughton has revealed he was diagnosed with prostate cancer last year but has since recovered fully. The former Brighton & Hove Albion and Newcastle United manager shared that the condition was detected early and successfully treated after surgery in May 2025 to remove his prostate. Now 67, Hughton said the diagnosis did not alarm him. “The news certainly didn’t scare me,” he said. “I know everyone is different, but my first impression was: ‘I’ll be fine.’ I didn’t instantly think this is going to kill me. I just thought, ‘OK, we’ll have to do what…

President John Dramani Mahama has unveiled Ghana’s National Artificial Intelligence Strategy, setting out an ambitious roadmap to position the country as a leading hub for AI innovation in West Africa and across the continent. Launching the 10-year strategy in Accra on Friday, April 24, President Mahama described the initiative as a defining step in Ghana’s transition towards a digitally driven economy, stressing that the country must move beyond passive consumption of emerging technologies to actively shaping their development and deployment. “This is a significant milestone in our national journey towards a digitally empowered, innovation-driven and globally competitive Ghana. It is…

The Attorney General, Dr Dominic Ayine, has proposed that key public institutions, including health and human rights bodies, be exempted from certain provisions under Clause 11 of the anti-LGBTQI bill currently before Parliament. The proposal emerged during ongoing stakeholder consultations by the Constitutional and Legal Affairs Committee, where concerns were raised that aspects of the bill could inadvertently affect public health education and human rights work. The bill seeks to prohibit the funding, sponsorship and promotion of activities linked to LGBTQI matters. However, several institutions, including the Ghana AIDS Commission, the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ), and…

A US special forces soldier involved in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has been arrested and charged for allegedly betting on that operation, netting him $400,000 in profits, the US Justice Department said Thursday. According to an indictment unsealed Thursday, Master Sgt. Gannon Ken Van Dyke opened an account in late December on Polymarket, one of the best-known prediction markets. He wagered about $32,000 that Maduro would be “out” by January. The bet was a long-shot. According to a CNN report, Van Dyke was involved in the planning and execution of Operation Absolute Resolve, prosecutors allege, and had…

The widow of late Ghanaian music icon Charles Kwadwo Fosuh, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, Priscilla Ofori, also known as Odo Broni, has filed a GHS10 million defamation lawsuit against Tik Toker Cyndy Emma Koomson, widely known as Queen Emma, a member of “Team Legal Wives”. The suit was filed at the High Court of Justice (General Jurisdiction) in Accra on April 20, 2026. Court documents obtained by Nydjlive.com allege that Odo Broni and her six children have been subjected to sustained cyberbullying and what is described as a coordinated online campaign of harassment involving the defendant and associates. The…

A viral video circulating on social media shows a tense confrontation in a South African market where local protesters confronted a Nigerian man selling clothes, labeling him an “illegal foreigner” and ordering him to leave the country as part of efforts to “fix South Africa.” In the footage, the Nigerian trader calmly explains his situation to the group. He states that he has lived in South Africa for years, is married to a local woman, and has an 18-year-old son. He emphasizes that he earns a living through legitimate clothing sales and is not a recent arrival or involved in…

In a inspiring story making waves on social media, a young Ghanaian man under 25 has shared how he turned a simple opportunity into a successful venture, generating more than GH¢500,000 in laptop sales by acting as a middleman between buyers and suppliers. The entrepreneur, who prefers to keep a low profile, explained in a recent interview that his journey began unexpectedly. A customer approached him needing a specific laptop model and provided the full payment upfront. Instead of turning down the request, he reached out to a supplier, placed the order, and successfully delivered the product. That single deal…

The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Hon. Sam Nartey George, was seen engaging live with an AI assistant during the official launch of Ghana’s National AI Strategy at the Labadi Beach Hotel today. In the moment captured on video, the minister took part in an interactive demonstration, showcasing how AI tools can be integrated into public engagement and operations. The event marks a key step in Ghana’s efforts to embrace artificial intelligence for national development. Officials, including President John Dramani Mahama, joined stakeholders at the high-level gathering to outline the country’s roadmap for responsible AI adoption. The strategy…