insert_link Local The Suit is a shroud ; the fugu is our resurrection Fellow Africans, citizens of Ghana and Zambia, I speak to you not as a commentator, but as a sentinel on the wall. I am witnessing a moment so pregnant with possibility that it would be criminal to let it pass. For too long, we have seen ourselves through lenses not our own, measured our progress by foreign yardsticks, and allowed superficial misunderstandings to eclipse profound truths. A recent incident, a […] todayFebruary 8, 2026 1
Local Either defer new royalty regime or abolish Growth and Sustainability Levy – Chamber of Mines to government “Should government proceed with the reform, the Chamber further recommends the inclusion of robust transitional and grandfathering provisions to protect existing operations and committed investments approved under the current regime. A balanced, predictable, and competitive fiscal framework remains essential if Ghana is to maximise the long-term value of its gold resources, sustain employment and investment, and preserve the sector’s contribution to national development”, it added.Source: www.myjoyonline.comRead full article todayFebruary 8, 2026
International ‘It felt hypocritical’: child internet safety campaign accused of censoring teenagers’ speeches Exclusive: Childnet, a UK charity part-funded by US tech firms, edited out warnings by two young speakers at its 2024 Safer Internet Day eventAn internet safety campaign backed by US tech companies has been accused of censoring two teenagers they invited to speak out about the biggest issues facing children online.Childnet, a UK charity part-funded by companies including Snap, Roblox and Meta, edited out warnings from Lewis Swire and Saamya […] todayFebruary 8, 2026 1
International Sanae Takaichi’s conservatives cement power in landslide Japan election win Results mean coalition of country’s recently installed PM has a supermajority the in lower house of parliamentJapan’s conservative governing party is on course to dramatically strengthen its grip on power after exit polls predicted a landslide victory in Sunday’s elections, in what will be seen as an early public endorsement of the new prime minister, Sanae Takaichi.The Liberal Democratic party (LDP) was projected to win between 274 and 328 seats […] todayFebruary 8, 2026 1
International Thai PM’s party on track to win election in blow to pro-democracy camp Staunch royalist Anutin Charnvirakul’s Bhumjaithai party builds commanding lead on disappointing night for rivalsThe party of the Thai prime minister Anutin Charnvirakul, a staunch royalist and shrewd political dealmaker, is on track to win the most seats in Sunday’s election after a disappointing night for his rivals in the youthful, pro-democracy People’s party.“We are likely to take first place in the election,” the 59-year-old told reporters at the headquarters for […] todayFebruary 8, 2026 1
insert_link International France murder trial complicated by twin brothers with same DNA Police have recovered DNA from a weapon but cannot determine which of the brothers used it.Source: feeds.bbci.co.ukRead full article todayFebruary 8, 2026 1
insert_link International Assefa targets London repeat & Sawe eyes course record Reigning champions Tigst Assefa and Sebastian Sawe will target record-breaking London Marathon victories in April.Source: feeds.bbci.co.ukRead full article todayFebruary 8, 2026 2
insert_link Local Medeama survive Samartex test to reach FA Cup last eight Medeama SC secured a place in the quarter-finals of the 2025/2026 FA Cup after edging past Samartex 1996 in a tense Round of 16 clash on Saturday, February 7, 2026.Source: www.myjoyonline.comRead full article todayFebruary 8, 2026
insert_link Local Frank Quaye Writes: Nullify Ayawaso East primary to protect NDC’s integrity and goodwill The news that His Excellency President John Dramani Mahama has directed the immediate recall of Mohammed Baba Jamal Ahmed from his post as Ghana’s High Commissioner to the Federal Republic of Nigeria is a significant and welcome step toward public sector accountability. By this action, the President has signalled that the conduct of his appointees […]Source: www.myjoyonline.comRead full article todayFebruary 8, 2026 1
insert_link International Epstein files updates: survivors say new documents expose victims’ names ‘while men remain protected’ todayJanuary 30, 2026 6
