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Guinea: Amnesty Reports Enforced Disappearances Under Military Regime

Guinea: Amnesty Reports Enforced Disappearances Under Military Regime

Africa News, General News, International, Pent TV
Amnesty International has raised alarm over increasing repression in Guinea, highlighting enforced disappearances of journalists, activists, and human rights defenders under the country’s military regime. The latest report details unresolved cases, including those of Oumar Sylla and Mamadou Billo Bah, members of the opposition group Front national de défense de la Constitution (FNDC). Sylla, a prominent activist, disappeared on July 9, 2024, shortly after calling for anti-government protests. Bah has also been missing for over a year. Despite appeals from human rights groups and families, military authorities deny detaining them, and their whereabouts remain unknown. Amnesty warns that some of the disappeared may be subjected to torture or inhumane treatment, while investigations hav...
Afreximbank Report Highlights Depreciation in African Currencies

Afreximbank Report Highlights Depreciation in African Currencies

Africa News, Business News, General News
Nearly half of African currencies weakened in May 2025, according to Afreximbank’s latest Monthly Developments in the African Macroeconomic Environment report. The report highlights persistent volatility in the region’s financial landscape. While some countries benefit from reform-led growth, others face intense exchange rate pressures. In Ghana, the cedi fell by 21.5% month-on-month in May despite fiscal reforms and a recent credit upgrade. Nigeria’s naira, though appreciating slightly against the dollar, recorded a significant year-on-year decline. Benin and Namibia maintained relative stability, supported by strong policy buffers and renewed access to European markets. Total African trade fell to $120.8 billion in February, yet intra-African trade under the AfCFTA posted a 5.6% ye...
Nairobi Locked Down As Anti-Government Protest Escalates

Nairobi Locked Down As Anti-Government Protest Escalates

Africa News, General News, International
The Kenyan capital was brought to a standstill as protesters demanded the resignation of President William Ruto. Demonstrations erupted over concerns about corruption, police brutality, and economic hardship. Security forces blocked major roads and sealed off the city centre, with police using tear gas to disperse crowds. Shops and businesses remained closed, and many residents stayed indoors to avoid clashes. Shops and businesses remained closed amid fears of violence, with many residents staying indoors to avoid clashes between demonstrators and law enforcement. Protesters accuse President Ruto of failing to deliver on key promises, including tackling corruption and improving the cost of living. Human rights groups have called for restraint from police and protection of the righ...
Make Digital Education A Universal Right – Ps. Dr. Klutse Tells World Leaders

Make Digital Education A Universal Right – Ps. Dr. Klutse Tells World Leaders

Africa News, Education, Pentecost News
The Director of the Pent Media Centre, Pastor Dr. Felix Dela Klutse, has called on world leaders to recognise digital education as a universal human right, stressing that internet access can no longer be treated as a luxury but a necessity in today’s world. Speaking at the recently-held United Nations Youth Impacts Conference in New York under the theme “Ensuring Equitable Access to Quality Education in the Digital Era,” Dr. Klutse delivered an impassioned address that highlighted the growing digital divide and its impact on education globally. His presentation focused on the urgent need for global collaboration to close the gap and ensure equitable access to digital learning for all, regardless of geography or circumstance. “Education is not a privilege. It is a right,” he stated...
Julius Bio Takes Lead Of Ecowas, Promises A Stronger Future

Julius Bio Takes Lead Of Ecowas, Promises A Stronger Future

Africa News, General News
The Nigerian president, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has handed over the chairmanship of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to Sierra Leone’s president, Julius Maada Bio. The handover, a regular rotational process, transpired on Sunday, June 22nd, 2025, during the 67th ECOWAS Heads of State and Government Summit in Abuja, Nigeria. President Bio's election to the one-year term comes at a critical time for ECOWAS, which is currently navigating its most severe challenges in decades. West Africa has seen a concerning rise in military takeovers in recent years. Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, which are now under military rule, have formally withdrawn from ECOWAS, creating a significant split within the bloc and growing insecurity, and some political analysts suggest ECOWAS lea...
2009 Black Satellites World Cup winning squad invited to collect matured investment cheques

2009 Black Satellites World Cup winning squad invited to collect matured investment cheques

Africa News, Ghana News, Sports News
The Black Satellites players form the 2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup winning campaign have been invited to collect their matured investment cheques by the SAS Finance Group. The financial institution wrote to the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to notify the players following the maturity of the 15-year investment made on behalf of the team. The investment was made on behalf of the playing body by the Ministry of Youth and Sports after successfully winning the competition which was played in Egypt. A total of GHS 210,000 was made on behalf of the 21 players who were called up for the tournament by head Selas Tetteh with each player allocated GHS 10,000 by the MoYS in 2009. "This investment has matured after 15 years, and the players can now collect their cheques from the SAS Office ...
Botswana declares Friday holiday to celebrate Tebogo’s Olympic gold medal success

Botswana declares Friday holiday to celebrate Tebogo’s Olympic gold medal success

Africa News, Sports News
Botswana is celebrating a historic achievement as President Mokgweetsi Eric Keabetswe Masisi declared Friday afternoon a public holiday in honour of the nation’s newest sporting hero, Letsile Tebogo. Tebogo made history at the Paris 2024 Olympics by becoming the first Motswana and the first African to win a gold medal in the 200 metres. He stunned pre-games favourite, Noah Lyles, crossing the finish line at 19.46s, which was not just a national record, but also an African record in the event. The Office of the President issued a press release announcing the public holiday, emphasising the significance of Tebogo's achievement on the global stage. President Masisi highlighted that Tebogo’s victory is not only a monumental moment for Botswana but also for the entire African contin...
“Togo For Christ” Crusade Records 3555 Souls!

“Togo For Christ” Crusade Records 3555 Souls!

Africa News, Pentecost News
The massive weeklong crusade held from July 16 to 20, 2024, at Adidogome Park in Lome, Togo, resulted in 3555 people coming into the saving knowledge of Christ. The event, dubbed the “Togo for Christ” crusade, was jointly organized by the International Missions Directorate, the Evangelism Ministry Directorate, and The Church of Pentecost International, Togo. Themed “Jesus Saves and Heals” (Acts 4:12), the four-day event lived up to expectations, drawing mammoth crowds, recording spectacular miracles, and most importantly, giving thousands the opportunity to surrender their lives to Christ. The crusade began with preliminary evangelism activities led by the Gospel Heralds, an Advance Team dispatched by the Evangelism Ministry to Togo ahead of the event. In Togo, the team was dis...
2025 AFCONQ: Checkout full group as Ghana clash with Kwesi Appiah’s Sudan

2025 AFCONQ: Checkout full group as Ghana clash with Kwesi Appiah’s Sudan

Africa News, Ghana News, Sports News
The Black Stars of Ghana has been placed in Group F for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. The highly anticipated draw took place in Johannesburg at the SuperSport studios. Under the guidance of coach Otto Addo, Ghana will face Angola, Sudan, and Niger in their group. Notably, Ghana will compete against Sudan, coached by former Black Stars manager Kwesi Appiah. Appiah, who is the only indigenous coach to have led Ghana to the World Cup in 2014, is also the technical director of Asante Kotoko. Currently, he is leading Sudan in Group B of the World Cup qualifiers, competing against Senegal. Kwesi Appiah is also a member of the Executive Council of the Ghana Football Association (GFA). The winner of Group F will secure direct qualification to the prestigio...
Afcon 2025Q: Otto Addo calls for top performances to win Group F

Afcon 2025Q: Otto Addo calls for top performances to win Group F

Africa News, Ghana News, Sports News
Black Stars coach Otto Addo is calling for top performances from his side if they are to “beat everyone” in Group F of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The four-time champions will take on Sudan, Angola, and Niger for a slot in next year’s tournament, set to be staged in Morocco. The clash against Sudan marks a reunion with former Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah, who now manages the Falcons of Jediane. The draw also repeats the 2023 AFCON qualifying series, where Otto Addo’s side faced Angola. Ghana’s last encounter with Niger was at the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations, providing no recent familiarity between the teams. “We have to be at our 100% best to beat everyone. There is no small team in Africa at the moment,” Addo said in an interview with Ghanafa.org “You saw at th...
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