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A groundbreaking study published in Nature Communications has revealed that Mars’ distinctive red appearance is caused by ferrihydrite—a water-rich iron oxide mineral—rather than hematite, the dry form of rust that scientists have long believed was responsible. The research, led by Adomas Valantinas of Brown University and Janice Bishop of the SETI Institute, combines data collected […]

A growing diplomatic dispute has emerged between Somalia and the European Union after the Somali government formally rejected the return of deported migrants whose citizenship has not been verified, dealing a setback to Europe’s efforts to accelerate the deportation of irregular African migrants. Speaking during Somalia’s 66th Independence Day celebrations in Mogadishu, President Hassan Sheikh […]

Nollywood actor and model Joseph Momodu has placed his entertainment career on hold after officially enlisting in the United States Army, completing a demanding 10-week Basic Combat Training program at Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri in June 2026. The unexpected career shift has drawn widespread attention across the African film industry, as Momodu transitions from […]

The United States has imposed sanctions on Gasabo Gold Refinery Ltd, a Kigali-based gold refinery, accusing the company of processing and laundering conflict gold illegally smuggled from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The sanctions were announced on June 25, 2026, by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) […]

The Community Court of Justice of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has ruled that Togo’s constitutional amendment of March 25, 2024, constituted an unconstitutional change of government, while dismissing several other claims brought by a coalition of political parties and civil society organizations. The landmark judgment was delivered in Case No. ECW/CCJ/APP/15/24, […]

Ghana has officially been named the host nation for Season 3 of the Africa Monologue Challenge (AMC), one of the continent’s leading platforms for promoting African storytelling, cultural exchange, and creative collaboration. The announcement follows Ghanaian actress Celestine Donkor’s impressive triumph at the Season 2 grand finale held in Kampala, Uganda. Under the competition’s rules, […]

The New York City Rent Guidelines Board (RGB) has voted to freeze rents on both one-year and two-year leases for nearly one million rent-stabilized apartments, marking the first time in the board’s history that a two-year lease has received a 0% rent increase. The landmark decision, approved on June 25, 2026, represents a significant policy […]

Ghana’s Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has announced the rollout of a new, advanced drug detection system at Kotoka International Airport in Accra, beginning August 2026, as part of efforts to strengthen border security and disrupt transnational narcotics trafficking networks. The upgrade will introduce cutting-edge mobile scanning technology designed to significantly enhance the detection of illicit […]

The Ghana Police Service has arrested 13 suspected drug peddlers and seized significant quantities of illegal narcotics following coordinated, intelligence-driven raids across multiple locations in the Kumasi Metropolis. The operation was carried out by the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Special Operations Team in collaboration with the Ashanti Regional Police Command as part of ongoing efforts […]

The Minority in Parliament has alleged that former Chief Executive Officer of the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre, Sedinam Tamakloe Attionu, was admitted into prison custody on June 24, 2025—15 days after returning to Ghana. According to the Minority, the delay in enforcing the court’s order raises concerns about possible interference with the administration of […]

New Study Reveals Water-Rich Mineral Gives Mars Its Red Color, Reshaping Understanding of the Planet’s Past

Somalia Rejects Unverified Migrant Deportations as EU Readmission Dispute Escalates

Nollywood Star Joseph Momodu Enlists in U.S. Army After Completing Basic Training in Missouri

U.S. Sanctions Rwandan Gold Refinery Over Alleged Laundering of Conflict Gold From DR Congo

ECOWAS Court Rules Togo’s 2024 Constitutional Amendment Was an Unconstitutional Change of Government

Ghana to Host Season 3 of Africa Monologue Challenge After Historic Victory in Uganda

New York City Freezes Rent for Nearly 1 Million Stabilized Apartments in Historic First

Ghana to Deploy Advanced Drug Detection Scanners at Kotoka International Airport to Combat Trafficking Networks

Ghana Police Arrest 13 Suspected Drug Peddlers in Kumasi Intelligence-Led Raids

Sedinam Tamaklo Starts Sentence

What Did Jesus Say About His Identity?

Mbappé, Kane, Yamal and Messi Headline 2026 Ballon d’Or Shortlist

European Union Film Festival Returns to Accra After Five-Year Break