OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman’s sister, Ann Altman, has filed a lawsuit alleging that he regularly sexually abused her between 1997 and 2006. The lawsuit, which was filed on 6 January in a US District Court in the Eastern District of Missouri, alleges that the abuse started when she was three and Mr Altman was…
Swedish-born Ghanaian midfielder Jonah Kusi-Asare made his much-anticipated first-team debut for Bayern Munich during a commanding 6-0 friendly victory over RB Salzburg. The 17-year-old took to the pitch in the second half, replacing seasoned player Joshua Kimmich, and showcased the skills that have garnered attention from European scouts since his transfer to Bayern from AlK Solna in…
Amad scored the equaliser as Manchester United fought back in a thrilling 2-2 draw with Premier League leaders Liverpool at Anfield, halting their three-match losing run. Arsenal’s 1-1 draw at Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday gave Liverpool a chance to go eight points clear at the top. Still, Arne Slot’s hosts started slowly in…
The President of the United States, Joe Biden, has announced a special delegation to represent the U.S. at the inauguration of Ghana’s President-elect, John Dramani Mahama, on January 7, 2025, in Accra. Leading the delegation will be Shalanda D. Young, Director of the U.S. Office of Management and Budget. Other key members of the delegation include:…
President-elect John Dramani Mahama recently met with Kenyan President William Ruto to express his gratitude for Ruto’s ongoing support and to formally invite him to his inauguration on January 7, 2025. John Mahama shared highlights of their discussions on Facebook on December 29, 2024, which focused on regional integration, continental security, and boosting trade through the African…
At least 179 people have been killed after a passenger plane skidded and crashed while trying to land at Muan International Airport in South Korea in one of the country’s worst aviation disasters. The accident occurred on Sunday at 9:03am local time (00:03 GMT) as the Jeju Air flight, carrying 175 passengers and six crew…
African Microfinance Week kicked off in Kigali, Rwanda this week, giving us all a chance to address the challenges facing those who lack access to conventional banking and financial services. The event marks an opportunity for African investors, researchers, banks and government institutions across the continent to address an increasingly pressing topic, financial inclusion. The…
Azerbaijan’s transport minister has said the Azerbaijan Airlines plane that crashed on 25 December was subjected to “external interference” and damaged inside and out, as it tried to land in Russia’s southern republic of Chechnya. “All [the survivors] without exception stated they heard three blast sounds when the aircraft was above Grozny,” said Rashad Nabiyev….
Two men have been arrested in Zambia accused of being “witchdoctors” who had been tasked with trying to bewitch the president. The police said they had arrested Jasten Mabulesse Candunde and Leonard Phiri in the capital, Lusaka. “Their purported mission was to use charms to harm” President Hakainde Hichilema, said the police statement, released on…
Chinese President Xi Jinping has congratulated John Dramani Mahama on his victory in the December 7 polls. He reiterated Ghana’s strategic partnership with China, being one of the first countries in sub-Saharan Africa to establish diplomatic ties with China. In a message, President Xi Jinping said China-Ghana friendship has a long history, which has been strengthened over…
