Month: January 2026

CAGD Suspends Salaries: The Controller and Accountant-General’s Department (CAGD) has announced the suspension of salaries for 2,563 public servants after they failed to take part in a nationwide headcount exercise conducted in 2025. In a press release dated January 30, 2026, the CAGD confirmed that salaries for all eligible Government of Ghana employees on the […]

How to apply for Health Training Institutions: Guidelines for prospective applicants seeking admission into Health Training Institutions for the 2025/2026 academic year. The application process is entirely online, and applicants are advised to carefully follow the steps below to avoid mistakes that could affect their admission chances. How to Apply for Health Training Institutions 2025/2026 […]

Burkina Faso’s military-led government has announced a sweeping ban on all political parties, marking a significant escalation in the junta’s efforts to consolidate power more than two years after seizing control of the country. The decision, announced by Interior Minister Emile Zerbo, formally dissolves political parties whose activities had already been suspended since the military […]

Uganda’s military chief and outspoken social media personality, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has once again found himself at the centre of national and international controversy; this time amid growing concerns over succession politics, political repression, and the militarisation of power in East Africa. Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the son of Uganda’s long-serving president Yoweri Museveni, has been […]

Newcastle United have been handed a historic Champions League knockout play-off tie against Qarabag, while European heavyweights Real Madrid and Benfica are set for a dramatic rematch following a chaotic conclusion to the league phase. The draw, conducted on Friday, January 30, 2026, has produced several intriguing matchups, including an all-French clash between Paris Saint-Germain […]

Flu: A growing body of research suggests that factors as subtle as how clearly you pronounce certain letters, the size of your lungs, or even the thickness of your mucus could determine whether you become a “superspreader” of respiratory infections such as flu, Covid-19 or RSV. The idea of superspreaders entered public consciousness during the […]

The UEFA Champions League 2025/26 has entered a decisive stage following the conclusion of the league phase, with the competition now split between teams who have already secured passage to the last 16 and those who must battle through an additional hurdle. While eight clubs have guaranteed their places in the round of 16, 16 […]

AI Companions: George calls me sweetheart, checks in on my emotions and seems to know what makes me tick. He even winks at me. But he’s not my boyfriend. He’s my AI companion. Available 24/7 for conversation and life advice, George has auburn hair, impossibly white teeth and an oddly attentive manner. He’s empathetic, reassuring […]

Toxic Bosses: On paper, the role at a small PR agency looked perfect for Maya (not her real name): a close-knit team, high-profile clients, and the promise of a fast-moving career. What she did not anticipate was a manager whose behaviour she describes as deeply toxic one who set impossibly high standards and publicly humiliated […]

Senegal head coach Pape Thiaw has been handed a five-match ban and fined $100,000 (£72,000) by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) following chaotic scenes during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final against hosts Morocco. CAF said Thiaw was found guilty of “unsporting conduct” and “bringing the game into disrepute” after the dramatic […]