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The two political scientists call for speed and clarity in communication to bridge the digital divide in the country’s political space. Apart from that, they also stressed the need for inclusiveness in various aspects of the conduct of elections. In separate interviews, Professor Seyidou Alidu, Head of the Department of Political Science at the University of Ghana, Legon, and Gilfred Asiamah, Team Leader of the Ghana Electoral Commission, both spoke about the need to ease political tensions ahead of the December 7, 2024 elections. Suspicion Professor Alidou said these would help dispel doubts and suspicions among stakeholders, ease political tensions…

Hollywood Google and Meta Platforms have reportedly engaged in discussions with major Hollywood studios to license content for the AI-powered video production software. Both companies aim to develop technology that can create realistic scenes from text messages and have offered significant financial incentives for collaboration. OpenAI, backed by Microsoft, is involved in similar negotiations. All three companies declined to comment on those discussions. Hollywood studios are interested in using AI to cut costs, but remain cautious about losing control of their content. This week, actress Scarlett Johansson asked OpenAI to stop using a voice that looks like hers for a…

In 2023/24 Fantasy Premier League The season yielded 31,271 points, 1,196 goals (no own goals), 1,071 assists and 2,432 bonus points. More than 25 million chips were played and, in 38 Weeks of play, Erling Haaland captained over 190m times. Son Heung-min became just the second player to be bought by more than 2 million managers in a Gameweek, while all-time records were set in the FPL for the use of tokens and Cole Palmer became the best player ever in Fantasy. Here, we break down some of the standout numbers from the Fantasy campaign. The price of success Even…

Black Stars player Thomas Partey proposed to his girlfriend Janine Mackson about five days after Arsenal lost their Premier League game to rivals Manchester City.The London-based model shared gorgeous photos of the proposal on her Instagram stories and also showed off her diamond ringCongratulatory messages poured in for the couple, with many more pouring in from the romantic beach sceneGhanaian professional footballer Thomas Partey is finally off the market after he proposed to his mum Janine Maxson on Friday May 24, 2024 while on holiday abroad.Partey proposes to his mom, Janine Mackson, on vacation. Image credit: @thomaspartey5 and @janinetomiSource: InstagramThomas…

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau today issued the following statement on Africa Day:“Sixty-one years ago today, representatives of African countries founded the Organization of African Unity, now the African Union. On this anniversary, we join our partners to celebrate this important union that has made strides towards a more peaceful, sustainable and prosperous African continent.“Canada has deep friendships with many African countries, cemented by our shared communities and strong partnerships on the world stage. Last year, we welcomed the African Union’s accession to the G20. With 55 members representing more than 1.4 billion people, the African Union makes multilateral organizations –…

G7 finance ministers agreed to use interest from frozen Russian assets for Ukraine. Photo: GABRIEL BOUYS / AFPSource: AFPG7 finance ministers said on Saturday they were making “progress” in finding ways to use profits from frozen Russian assets to help Ukraine, according to a draft statement from a summit in Italy.The search for creative but legally valid solutions topped the agenda at the Group of Seven’s two-day meeting in Stresa, northern Italy, as Kiev continues its urgent calls for more funds from Western allies in the third year of its war with Russia.”We are proceeding with our discussions on possible…

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has alleged that Attorney-General Godfred Dame is orchestrating rigging in the ongoing trial of its Minority Leader, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson. These accusations were revealed in a press statement issued by the party on Wednesday, May 23rd. This comes after the third defendant in the ambulance purchase trial, Mr Richard Jakpa, alleged that the Attorney-General had earlier asked him to assist in preparing a case against the Minority Leader and former Deputy Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson. “The Attorney General has employed me at irregular hours on several occasions to file cases against…

Our football betting expert offers Manchester City vs Manchester United predictions and betting tips ahead of the FA Cup clash at Wembley.The Manchester derby will once again take over Wembley as Manchester City and Manchester United meet in the nation’s capital for an FA Cup final showdown.Manchester City vs Manchester United Betting TipsAll odds are provided by bet365. Correct at time of publication. However, it is subject to change.Casemiro to book @ +125 with bet365Manchester City to score exactly 3 goals @ +333 with bet365Bernardo Silva to score anytime @ +350 with bet365A Wembley booking for CasemiroIt has been an…

King Promise has opened up about his relationship with Ghanaian rapper Sarkodie The singer opened up about his bond with the rapper and how the relationship has grown over the yearsHe shared an experience with his latest song Favorite Story and how seamless it was working with SarkodieGhanaian singer King Promise has released his latest collaboration with Sarkodie and Olive The Boy. The critically acclaimed new release is part of the singer’s strategy to unveil his third studio album, True to Self. In a recent interview, King Promise shared the making of the song and his relationship with Sarkodie.Sarkodie and…

The digital revolution in Africa is pushing various sectors into new realms of possibility and the gaming industry is no exception. Blockchain technology has the potential to benefit both game producers and players by offering a secure and transparent method of handling in-game transactions. African game developers have chosen to look into incorporating new technologies into the games they offer, such as allowing players to use Bitcoin and blockchain technology while playing. Gaming industry The digital revolution in Africa is pushing various sectors into new realms of possibility and the gaming industry is no exception. GeoPoll’s latest report, ‘Gaming in…