insert_link Local Beyond the abyss of neglect: Why the Afram bridge is the resurrection of the Ghanaian dream The Afram Plains has existed for decades not merely as a geographic expanse, but as a silent, sequestered island of unfulfilled potential within the heart of Ghana. The announcement by Roads and Highways Minister, Kwame Governs Agbodza, regarding the imminent signing of the contract for the "biggest and longest bridge" in the region is more than a line item in a national budget; it is a declaration of liberation for […] todayFebruary 4, 2026 1
insert_link Local African youth are driving technology and innovation across the world – Veep Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has called for increased financial support for young people across Africa, warning that the continent risks underutilising its greatest asset if youth innovation is not properly backed.Source: www.myjoyonline.comRead full article todayFebruary 4, 2026 1
International Nigel Farage made ‘non-apology’, says school contemporary who accused him of racism Film-maker Peter Ettedgui responded to BBC interview in which Reform leader apologised for any hurt causedNigel Farage has been accused of making a “non-apology” by a school contemporary who accused him of racist and antisemitic behaviour, after saying he was “sorry” if he had “genuinely” hurt anyone.For the first time since the row broke following a Guardian investigation, the Reform UK party leader appeared to indicate some remorse for the […] todayFebruary 4, 2026 1
International Israeli strikes kill 21 in Gaza and patient crossings at Rafah halted, Palestinian officials say Four children among dead as restrictions on evacuations put in place days after reopening of crossing to EgyptIsraeli tank shelling and airstrikes have killed at least 21 people, including six children and seven women, in Gaza, and Israel has halted the evacuation of patients through the Rafah border crossing just two days after it reopened.Among those killed was a medic who rushed to the scene to assist the wounded, but […] todayFebruary 4, 2026 1
International ‘When did empathy become exceptional?’: what’s behind Sánchez’s plan to ‘regularise’ 500,000 undocumented migrants in Spain As anti-migration policies sweep the continent, the Spanish PM is going against the tide by announcing plans to legalise the status of undocumented migrants• Don’t get This Is Europe delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereYou don’t need a degree in political science to understand why so many supposedly centrist European leaders have begun talking about immigration in terms that would have been unthinkable even a few years ago.Far-right parties […] todayFebruary 4, 2026
International Can India switch from Russian to Venezuelan oil, as Trump wants? US President Donald Trump's plan to sell Venezuelan oil to India is neat, but may be operationally messy, analysts say.Source: www.aljazeera.comRead full article todayFebruary 4, 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 4, 2026
Local An investment in African education is an investment in a brighter future By Sanjeev Mansotra Africa stands at a pivotal moment in its education journey. Across Nigeria, Ghana, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda and other countries across the continent are working to improve their domestic education systems. However, pressures stretch across the entire system, threatening the very heart of education. UNICEF warns that six million more children may be […] The post An investment in African education is an investment in a brighter future […] todayFebruary 4, 2026 1
insert_link Local Regional breakdown: How Bawumia secured 14 of 16 regions in NPP flagbearer race In the wake of a fiercely contested presidential primary that tested the mettle of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia emerged as the undisputed frontrunner, securing a commanding victory that underscored his enduring appeal within the party's delegates. Read More …Source: www.graphic.com.ghRead full article todayFebruary 4, 2026
insert_link International Epstein files updates: survivors say new documents expose victims’ names ‘while men remain protected’ todayJanuary 30, 2026 6