Some of the DR Congo’s former child soldiers have become traders, hairdressers and tailors, but many struggle to recover a normal life. Dreams of becoming a farmer or teacher run up against tough conditions in a society deeply afflicted by unemployment and poverty. Clement Kahindo, supervisor of a temporary shelter in Goma, capital of North Kivu province, goes through the ...

The joyful sound of traditional drums, young boys are dressed in white woods, a traditional ceremony is taking place tonight. This is the coming-of-age ceremony, which includes a mysterious character – the Kankurang. A custom handed down from generation to generation in this community in Gambia. Despite the fearsome appearance, the Kankurang is considered a protector against evil. Mamadou Jallow, ...

Sudan’s envoy to the UN said his country was at a ‘crossroads’ following Monday’s army power grab. Speaking during a Security Council sitting, Ammar Mahmoud also called for more international support for Khartoum. The country’s army chief on Monday dissolved Sudan’s transitional administration, prompting international backlash. “Some delegations have expressed their concerns as to what is currently happening in Sudan. ...

Former Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Inusah Fuseini, has criticised the Police for harassing Member of Parliament (MP) for Madina Francis-Xavier Sosu. Citing the roles of a legislator, Alhaji Fuseini who is also a former MP for Tamale Central said Sosu was within his rights to join the protests by his constituents where he was harassed. In his view, ...

The Ghana Football Association has officially sent an appeal to world football governing body FIFA, asking that their World Cup qualifier against Ethiopia which has been moved to South Africa (SA), a country in Ghana’s group, is not compromised. The GFA’s letter to FIFA has been necessitated following Ethiopia Football Association request to have their World Cup qualifier against Ghana ...

Dr Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe has observed that President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is the “most lawless” president Ghana has ever had. In his view, the president does not believe in the rule of law. To him, the president’s undemocratic posturing, in recent times, “has found its way into our local government system.” Speaking at a press conference on the recent confirmation ...

Mauricio Pochettino is ‘still Manchester United‘s No 1 choice’ to take the manager’s position should they eventually sack Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. The United manager has never been under more pressure following their humiliating 5-0 defeat by Liverpool on Sunday. Pochettino has been linked with the job in the past but has been managing Paris Saint-Germain since January. The Daily Star ...

Barcelona have appointed Sergi Barjuan as their interim coach following the sacking of Ronald Koeman. Barjuan, who is currently in charge of the club’s B team, will be introduced to the senior squad on Thursday by club president Joan Laporta. “His interim position as first-team head coach will end as soon as the club has hired a full-time head coach,” ...

Anthony Joshua has said he is “done with losing” as he considers a coaching shake-up following his defeat by Oleksandr Usyk. Joshua, who lost the WBA, WBO and IBF heavyweight titles to Ukrainian Usyk, told iFL TV he was ready for “war” as he prepares for a potential rematch. “I’m done with losing. I’m done with trying to learn the ...

Apparently, Ghanaian artistes travel to Nigeria to promote their songs because they believe their music can cross international boundaries once it penetrates the Nigerian market. However, budding Nigerian artiste, Miraboi, indicates that Ghana is equally a large music space for promotion like Nigeria in an interview on TV3 New Day. “Ghana is also a bigger music market. Because when I ...