Simone Ehivet Gbagbo, former First Lady of Ivory Coast and ex-wife of former President Laurent Gbagbo, has officially announced her candidacy for the country’s 2025 presidential election. Representing the Movement of Capable Generations (MGC), she was nominated during the party’s congress in her hometown of Moossou, near Abidjan. In her acceptance speech, Gbagbo emphasized her commitment to national reconciliation, industrialization, and food sovereignty. Her vision includes transforming Ivory Coast into a “modernized and prosperous” nation, essential to a stronger and more independent Africa. Often referred to as the “Iron Lady,” Gbagbo’s political career spans decades. She co-founded the Popular Ivorian…
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Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has been elected Namibia’s President and will be the country’s first female leader, results released by the country’s electoral commission show. The 72-year-old won with 57 percent of the vote, according to official results declared on Tuesday by the electoral commission, flouting predictions that she might be forced into a run-off. A dedicated SWAPO party loyalist.She joined politics at the age of 14 participating in the resistance against South African rule which was responsible for apartheid “The Namibian nation has voted for peace and stability,” Nandi-Ndaitwah said after being declared president-elect. A dedicated SWAPO party loyalist. She joined…
Ghana defender, Joseph Aidoo was in a superb form for Celta Vigo FC in their 7 – 0 away win over Unionistas de Salamanca CF in the 2024/25 Spanish Copa Del Rey round 2. The Ghanaian has been out for some months after suffering an injury that ruled him out. He missed Ghana’s AFCON qualifiers due to the injury he sustained. Aidoo was excellent in defence and exhibit why the club has fully retained him after coming back from injury. He was rated 7.0. Celta Vigo have qualified to the next round of the competition.
Member of parliament for Kwesimintsim constituency Hon Prince Hamid Armagh has commissioned a newly completed six-unit classroom block with ancillary facilities at Apremdo, a suburb of Kwesimintsim constituency in Sekondi -Takoradi, Western Region. The gesture is part of the MPs plan to make his constituency one of the best vicinities in Sekondi – Takoradi with varied developments especially education, health and job creation. The commissioning of the classroom block was accompanied by Hon. Kojo Acquah, Municipal Chief Executive, Nana Egya Kwamina XI, Chief of Apremdo, and Mrs. Gloria Biney-Gontor, Education Director. The project was abandoned in 2008, however, through the…
Michael Essien had an illustrious career during 20-years of playing football including spells with Chelsea, Real Madrid and AC Milan. He also played under some of the best managers in the game. Managers such as Jose Mourinho, Carlo Ancelotti, Guus Hiddink and etc but non of them motivated him into coaching but himself. “I just woke up one day and thought, ‘Let me start doing something,'” Essien tells BBC Sport. “I started coaching so I could learn how it is to be a coach. Now I talk to a few of [my former managers]. Just normal talk – nothing tactical.…
Crystal Palace and England defender Marc Guehi could face a potential FA charge after writing ‘I love Jesus’ on his rainbow captain’s armband for Saturday’s 1-1 draw versus Newcastle United. The armbands, featuring the branding of Stonewall’s Rainbow Laces campaign in support of the LGBTQ+ community, were all given to the 20 Premier League skippers to wear in the last round of fixtures. The Laws of the Game forbid “political, religious or personal slogans, statements or images.” “Initiative slogans/emblems promoting the game of football, respect and integrity,” such as through Rainbow Laces are allowed. The incident has drawn attention, and…
Member of parliament for Hohoe, Mr John Peter Amewu has commissioned an ultra modern Sport Stadium at Hohoe in the Volta Region of Ghana. The magnificent facility, features a football pitch, spectator stands, volleyball court, lawn tennis court, basketball court, and a swimming pool. It is one of the largest sports complexes in the Volta Region and Ghana. The commissioning was graced by former footballers and other dignitaries such as the legendary Maestro Abedi Ayew Pele, Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Mr. Kurt S.E. Okraku, the chiefs and elders of Hohoe, and members of the iconic 2010 Black Stars squad…
Ghana Football Association Communication Director, Henry Asante-Twum has disclosed that the clubs that received the buses already knew that they were not new. Speaking in an interview on Game Plan a sport show on Joy Fm, Mr Twum said that the clubs are aware about the state of the buses with the exception of the condition of the buses. “Clubs were aware the buses were not brand new. I think the problem was with the condition,” he explained. “It is unfortunate that some of the clubs received buses that were not in good condition. It was never the intention of…
Ghana Black Stars defender Tariq Lamptey was in a great and exceptional form as he lasted 72 minutes and also provided an assist for Brighton & Hove Albion FC in their 1-1 home draw against Southampton FC in the 2024/25 English Premier League match day 13. Lamptey exhibited why he has been a dependable member in the Seagulls squad. His pace and direct runs was what the Southampton defenders were weary of. He was rated 7.5. He provided his assist in the 29th minute for his club to score the first goal of the match. It was his 2nd assists…
The member of parliament for Kwesimintsim constituency Hon Dr Prince Hamid Armah made history in Kwesimintsim and it’s environs after a massive turnout during his “Big Win Float. The float forms part of series of campaigns aimed to exercise readiness and solicit vote for the member of parliament who has done extremely well for his constituency since becoming an MP. The Big Win Float was held on Sunday November 24, 2024 in Kwesimintsim and nearly 20,000 people joined the Float, walking for 4 hours from Apollo Junction to the Kwesimintsim Lorry Park in a remarkable show of solidarity with the…