Author: Constance Awunor

Chinese regulators have blocked Meta Platforms’ proposed $2 billion acquisition of AI start-up Manus, marking a significant setback for the US tech giant’s artificial intelligence expansion plans. The deal, announced in December, would have seen the company formerly known as Facebook integrate Manus’ advanced AI “agent” technology into its platforms to enhance automation and user interaction. However, China’s National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) has now prohibited foreign investment in the transaction, ordering the parties to withdraw the acquisition. A spokesperson for Meta Platforms said the company believes the deal complied fully with applicable laws and expects a resolution following…

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has strongly condemned a series of terrorist attacks that struck multiple locations in Mali on Saturday, April 25, calling for enhanced regional cooperation to combat rising insecurity in the Sahel. The attacks reportedly included a suicide truck bombing near the capital, Bamako, which targeted a residence and left several casualties, including Mali’s Defence Minister, Sadio Camara, according to multiple reports. He is said to have died from injuries sustained during the assault, while state television confirmed his death hours later. The head of Mali’s military junta, Gen Assimi Goita, was reportedly moved…

The Greater Accra Regional Security Council (REGSEC) has announced a renewed demolition exercise at the Sakumono Ramsar Site as authorities intensify efforts to protect the environmentally sensitive area from encroachment. The operation is scheduled to take place from Tuesday, April 28 to Thursday, April 30, 2026, and will focus on removing illegal structures within the protected wetland in the Tema West enclave. The move forms part of broader interventions to address increasing environmental degradation caused by unapproved construction activities, waste disposal, and rapid urban expansion. Speaking at the first meeting of the Greater Accra Regional Coordinating Council for 2026 on…

The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has dismissed calls for a formal load-shedding timetable, despite recent intermittent power outages that have sparked public concern across Ghana. Acting Executive Secretary of the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC), Shafic Suleman, said the current electricity disruptions do not amount to a nationwide crisis commonly referred to as “dumsor,” insisting that supply will soon stabilise. Speaking on JoyNews on Monday, April 27, he maintained that the situation does not require load-shedding arrangements. “It doesn’t require us to do any load shedding… we are resolving most of the problems, and I’m sure power will be…

US President Donald Trump has assured that King Charles III will be “very safe” during his upcoming state visit to the United States, which begins on Monday, as security discussions continue between British and American officials. The comments follow renewed security consultations between the White House and Buckingham Palace after a gunman reportedly gained access to an event attended by Trump in Washington DC on Saturday. Speaking in an interview with CBS’ 60 Minutes, Trump said the grounds of the White House were highly secure and dismissed concerns over the royal visit. “The White House grounds are really safe,” he…

The former agent of Mohammed Kudus, Jennifer Mendelewitsch, has claimed that family influence played a key role in the player’s decision to end their professional relationship. Kudus parted ways with Mendelewitsch ahead of his move from West Ham United to Tottenham Hotspur last summer. Speaking in an interview with Sacha Tavolieri, Mendelewitsch said discussions had taken place as their contract neared its end, with both sides weighing whether to continue working together. “We were coming to the end of our term… we asked ourselves what we should do next,” she explained. However, she alleged that Kudus ultimately followed the wishes…

The new musical biopic Michael has taken the global box office by storm, setting a new record for the biggest opening weekend ever for a biographical film. The film, which stars Jaafar Jackson as the King of Pop, has grossed an impressive $217 million worldwide since its release on Wednesday, surpassing previous records held by Bohemian Rhapsody, which opened with $124 million in 2018. Michael also outperformed the $180 million opening weekend of Oppenheimer, making it the highest-grossing debut for any biopic to date. Adam Fogelson, chairman of Lionsgate, said the film’s success reflects its broad audience appeal. “You don’t…

Supreme Court of Ghana has awarded GH¢800,000 in compensation to Yaw Appiah, a bar owner who spent nearly 19 years in prison after being wrongly convicted of robbery. The landmark ruling, delivered on February 10, 2026, was presided over by Justice Avril Lovelace-Johnson, who led a five-member panel that found Appiah had suffered a miscarriage of justice. The panel also included Justices Henrietta Mensa-Bonsu, Samuel Asiedu, Yaw Darko Asare, and Kweku Tawiah Ackaah-Boafo. Appiah was arrested in 2006 and spent five years on remand before being convicted in 2011 at the age of 29. He was sentenced to 45 years…

The Member of Parliament for Sammi Awuku has urged President John Dramani Mahama and the Minister for Energy and Green Transition to urgently address recurring power supply challenges, warning that the situation is disrupting academic preparation for national examinations. In a Facebook post on Monday, April 27, Mr. Awuku expressed concern over intermittent electricity supply affecting parts of the country, describing the situation as particularly troubling for students preparing for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). “We’re all experiencing it again, this on-and-off power situation and honestly, it’s becoming quite worrying,”…

The Digicoast has officially launched the NeuroCoders Initiative, a flagship Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme designed to bridge the gap between neurodiversity and the technology industry by equipping autistic and dyslexic youth with specialised IT training, mentorship, and job pathways in high-demand tech fields. The initiative, supported by Zeroth Business Solutions Limited, was launched at the Accra Digital Centre on Friday, April 24, 2026, under the theme “Unlocking Digital Potential Beyond the Spectrum.” Organisers say the programme reflects The Digicoast’s commitment to inclusion in the digital economy, arguing that many individuals with neurodivergent conditions possess strong cognitive and technical abilities…