Across Africa
Africa's Dark Files: Murder, Mistake or Something Else? The Oscar Pistorius Case
Oscar Pistorius case explained: how Reeva Steenkamp was shot in 2013, the forensic evidence, courtroom testimony, verdict changes, and the controversy that followed one of South Africa’s most high-profile murder trials.
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ZAINAB BAKARE
Poisoned Waters: Authorities Vow Action on Densu & Weija River Pollution
Authorities in Ngleshie Amanfro are taking decisive action against severe pollution in the Densu and Weija rivers, critical water sources for Accra. Illegal dumpers are facing prosecution, while a fumigation exercise is planned to restore sanitation. Calls for stricter enforcement and attitudinal change underscore the urgency of protecting these vital water resources.Pelumi Ilesanmi
Cocoa Crisis: Ghana & Côte d'Ivoire Forge Alliance to Save Farmer Livelihoods
Ghana has launched sweeping reforms in its cocoa sector to ensure financial discipline, long-term viability, and fair farmer prices, driven by a new pricing framework, domestic financing, and a local processing mandate. Concurrently, Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson is spearheading stronger collaboration with Côte d’Ivoire to safeguard economies and collectively shape the future of the global cocoa industry.Pelumi Ilesanmi
Thomas Partey's World Cup Visa Debacle: Government Under Fire Over Diplomatic Failure
Ghana's star midfielder Thomas Partey has been denied entry into Canada for a World Cup qualifier due to pending UK criminal charges, sparking a diplomatic controversy. This incident highlights the clash between Ghana's plea for presumption of innocence and Canada's strict immigration laws, raising concerns about the integrity of multi-host international tournaments.Pelumi Ilesanmi
Africa's Dark Files: Love, Lies and the Death of Monica Kimani
Monica Kimani was found murdered in her Nairobi apartment hours after landing in Kenya. Five years of CCTV footage, forensic blood evidence, and celebrity entanglement later, justice finally came.Zainab Bakare