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Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani has called on West African countries to unite to tackle jihadism in an interview with AFP ahead of the country’s presidential election.”The region needs to create a common political will to be able to fight insecurity,” Ghazouani told AFP on Friday, campaigning ahead of the June 29 election. “I am not one of those who believe today that countries can face a threat like terrorism alone.” The 67-year-old former army chief and defense minister is expected to serve a second term as head of the country of 4.5 million strategically located between North…

Cats inspired by artist Hylton Nel on the Dior catwalk. Photo: GEOFFROY VAN DER HASSELT / AFPSource: AFPDior offered a lighter collection featuring giant cats at Paris Fashion Week on Tuesday, with designer Kim Jones telling AFP he wanted to tackle the gloomy global atmosphere.The large cartoon cats that dotted the menswear runway were inspired by South African ceramist Hylton Nel, a favorite of Jones, an avid art collector.Nel’s artwork appeared as prints on several garments, which overall had a more relaxed vibe than recent Dior collections, with baggy trousers and shorts and relaxed rounded silhouettes on coats and suits.Many…

In the recording, Eunice Buah Assoma Hine recounts her incredible journey from poverty to becoming a multimillionaire frozen food importer, beginning in 1978 when she started out selling iced water at the port of Tema. “I went to the docks in 1978 as an ice water seller. There was no such thing as a ‘slay queen’ in our time, so you had to work hard. I’m a person who loves to live. I was born that way, so I tried to work in a way that suited my lifestyle.” That’s what she said. She fondly remembered being called. “Little Girl”…

SAMMAMISH, Wash. – Any player expecting a warm greeting from Sahalee Country Club this week was hit with a bucket of ice water over their heads as they walked through the door. One by one, Sahalee – with its narrow fairways and greens that grow firmer by the day – spits out the best players in the world, doing so with the affection one receives from a pig’s hug. Despite its stunning beauty, the (ITAL)Sa-hallway,(END ITAL) as some players call it, can back up and punch like Mike Tyson. Few made it through nature’s tortuous maze unscathed in the second…

DWP Academy star Lisa Quama bought her mum a brand new SUV as a Mother’s Day presentShe shared a video of the transaction on social media, attracting the attention of many fansFans flocked to the comments section to share their observations on Lisa Quama’s new gift for her momGhanaian dancer Lisa Quama from Dance With Purpose Academy surprised her mom with a brand new car. She is currently one of the most in-demand choreographers in the country, with an exciting online following. Her gesture to her mother has impressed many people, including her colleagues from the DWP Academy. Lisa Quama…

US existing home sales fell 0.7% in May compared to the previous month. Photo: SCOTT OLSON / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/Getty Images via AFP/FileSource: AFPExisting home sales in the United States fell in May as prices hit a record high due to continued tight inventory, according to industry data released Friday.Previously owned home sales fell 0.7 percent from the previous month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.11 million, according to a release from the National Association of Realtors (NAR).That was slightly above market expectations, according to Briefing.com.Year-over-year sales were down 2.8%.”Existing home sales fell in May, reflecting the…

Former President John Dramani Mahama Leader of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has called on stakeholders in the country, including the Electoral Commission (EC), to ensure that the December 7, 2024 presidential and parliamentary elections are conducted free and fair.Speaking at a public lecture on “Sustainability of Democracy in Africa: The Ghana Experience” at the Christian Service College in Kumasi as part of the college’s 50th anniversary celebrations, the former president said, “As we have seen in other African countries, contested elections have led to civil unrest and loss of lives. Hence, elections have the potential to…

Meet the American men who are ready to take on the world of road cycling It was only three years ago when Brandon McNulty he found himself in front of the best cyclists in the world, along with Olympian Richard Carapaz of Ecuadorafter a daring breakaway move on the final descent to the finish line of the Tokyo 2020 road race. He found the pace unsustainable, however, and was caught in the chase before the finish line, leaving him without a medal after his valiant effort in Tokyo. The 26-year-old from Phoenix, Arizona has racked up many accolades in the…

An old video of Ghanaian musician Dennis Nana Dwamena popularly known as KiDi spending some time with his son has surfaced online. In the video, KiDi was seen enjoying a warm and lively moment with his son in a plush living roomNetizens who saw the post got excited and took to the comment section to share their viewsGhanaian musician Dennis Nana Dwamena, popularly known in showbiz as KiDi, has captivated his fans after a video of him spending quality time with his son resurfaced online.The video captures the beloved artist vibing with his son and teaching him to pop a…

Consensual same-sex activity is banned in more than half of the 54 African countries, according to ILGA, an international organization that supports LGBTQ rights.”This victory also brings much-needed and renewed energy to other decriminalization efforts across Africa,” said Téa Braun, CEO of the Human Dignity Trust. 03:16Marriage equality bill passes Thai Senate in historic vote as LGBTQ community celebratesMarriage equality bill passes Thai Senate in historic vote as LGBTQ community celebratesRights campaigners say that while convictions under “sodomy” and “unnatural sexual offences” laws have been relatively rare in Namibia, they have perpetuated discrimination against the LGBTQ community and left gay…