Author: Barbara Quarshie
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Thousands rendered homeless due to land violence in Ethiopia
Ethiopia’s Tigray and Amhara regions have witnessed escalating violence over disputed land, leaving nearly 29,000 people displaced, according to the United Nations. The conflict erupted in the Raya Alamata district, claimed by both regions, sparking clashes between their respective forces. While Amhara officials accuse Tigray forces of invasion, former Tigray rebels deny the allegation. The…
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Togolese and Ghanaian Suspects Arrested for Alleged Plot to ‘Murder’ American Fiancée
Two individuals, identified as Wisdom Sete, a Togolese, and Yussif Afrim, a Ghanaian, have been apprehended by the Ghana Police Service in connection with the death of Naomi Jehubiyah, an American citizen. According to a police statement dated April 21, 2024, the incident occurred at Nyinasen near Cape Coast in the Central Region of Ghana.…
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(IMF) Mission Chief for Ghana has declares that the worst is over for the country’s economy.
IMF Mission Chief for Ghana, Stéphane Roudet, has expressed optimism about Ghana’s economic outlook, stating that the worst is behind the country and a full recovery is on the horizon. Speaking from Washington DC, USA, Roudet emphasized that Ghana’s economic trajectory depends on the government’s continued implementation of the IMF program. He noted that if…
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Who was Terry Anderson? US journalist held hostage nearly 7 years in Lebanon dies at 76
Terry Anderson, a veteran US journalist whose nearly seven-year captivity by Islamist militants in Lebanon during the country’s civil war served as a poignant symbol of the struggles faced by Western hostages, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at the age of 76, his daughter announced in a statement. Sulome Anderson, his daughter, reflected…
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Gospel singer KODA dies from kidney complications at 45
Renowned Ghanaian gospel singer, Kofi Owusu Dua Anto, better known as KODA, passed away at the age of 45 on Sunday, April 21, 2024, after battling kidney disease for a period of time. The sad news was confirmed by gospel musician Nii Okai, a close friend of KODA, who relayed the information to myjoyonline.com. In…
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Who was Max Azzarello? All about the Man who set himself on fire outside Trump trial
Maxwell Crosby Azzarello, born on April 11, 1987, tragically passed away on April 19, 2024, after setting himself on fire outside the courthouse in New York City where jurors were being selected for the trial of former U.S. President Donald Trump. At approximately 1:35 pm EDT, Azzarello, a 37-year-old man, carried out the harrowing act…
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Leeway singer Eddie Sutton dead at 59 after cancer battle
Eddie Sutton, the lead singer of the iconic New York City band Leeway, has passed away at the age of 59 after bravely battling lung cancer. Sutton, known for his influential role in punk metal, peacefully departed in his sleep on Friday, April 19, 2024, as announced on Instagram. Despite facing health challenges, Sutton had…
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Rams legend and 1969 NFL MVP Roman Gabriel, dies at 83
Roman Gabriel, renowned NFL quarterback and the league’s MVP in 1969, passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at the age of 83. The news of Gabriel’s passing was confirmed by his son, Roman III, in a social media post, where he revealed that his father “passed away peacefully” at home due to natural causes.…
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Former governor and senator of Arkansas David Pryor dies at age 89
Former Arkansas governor and U.S. Senator David Pryor, a beloved Democrat who left a lasting mark on the state’s political landscape, passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at the age of 89. Pryor, known for his dedication to public service, breathed his last in Little Rock due to natural causes, surrounded by his family,…
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Howie Schwab, longtime ESPN producer, dies at 63
Howie Schwab, a long time ESPN producer and the familiar face of the trivia show “Stump the Schwab,” passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at the age of 63, as confirmed by his family. Schwab had a long-standing career at ESPN, joining the network in 1987 and contributing until 2013. During his tenure, he…
