Ghana Police Arrest Over 100 Supporters of President-Elect John Mahama Amid Post-Election Chaos.

Authorities in Ghana have arrested over 100 individuals, predominantly supporters of President-elect John Mahama, following a wave of post-election violence and lawlessness. The unrest erupted in the wake of Saturday’s elections, with tensions rising over delays in the announcement of the results and disputes regarding some parliamentary outcomes. The arrested individuals are accused of various…

Read More

Syrian Rebels Destroy Hafez al-Assad’s Tomb in Qardaha.

In a significant development marking the collapse of the Assad regime, Syrian rebel fighters have destroyed the tomb of Hafez al-Assad, the late president and father of former president Bashar al-Assad. The mausoleum, located in Qardaha, the Assad family’s hometown in the north-western Latakia region, was set ablaze as armed men chanted in celebration. Verified…

Read More

5 Billion Needed to Landslides Victims in Bugisu.

By Gordon Ssekandi – updated at 1022 EAT on Tuesday 11th Dec 2024 KAMPALA, UGANDA- GRO Foundatiom  on Monday held an emergency forum to mobilize resources to support the Bugisu region landslides victims.  The forum took place at Protea Hotel in Kampala. It was attended by Equity Bank, MTN Uganda, Intereligious Council, Masaba Kingdom Minister,…

Read More

Zambia’s Constitutional Court Bars Ex-President Edgar Lungu from Re-Election.

Zambia’s Constitutional Court has ruled that former President Edgar Lungu is ineligible to stand for re-election in the 2026 general elections. The court determined that Lungu, 68, has already served the maximum two terms allowed by the Zambian Constitution. Lungu initially came to power in January 2015 after the death of President Michael Sata in…

Read More

Syrian Rebels Name Interim Prime Minister Amid Regional Tensions.

The Syrian opposition has taken a significant step by naming Mohammed al-Bashir as the interim prime minister. Al-Bashir, who previously governed a small rebel-held pocket during Bashar al-Assad’s rule, is set to lead the opposition’s efforts to establish a transitional government. This development comes as the rebels consolidate their position in the face of the…

Read More

The Pain and Tears of Supporting Uganda’s NUP Party.

Kampala, December 2024 — Abdul Matovu, a staunch supporter of Uganda’s opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) party, recounts harrowing experiences of abduction, torture, and the difficulties of life after release. Matovu, who recently spoke to Monitor in Kampala, revealed that he was abducted and held in captivity for a month by unidentified individuals. During his…

Read More

John Mahama Secures Comeback Victory in Ghana’s Presidential Election.

Former President John Mahama has been confirmed as the winner of Ghana’s presidential election, marking a triumphant return to power with a historic margin. According to the official results announced by Ghana’s Electoral Commission, Mahama, the opposition candidate, secured 56.6% of the vote, defeating Vice-President Mahamudu Bawumia, who garnered 41.6%. The victory represents the largest…

Read More

Syrian President Assad’s Downfall Marks Humiliation for Russia and Iran.

UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy has described the ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad as a “monster” and declared his downfall a significant humiliation for his key allies, Russia and Iran. Assad fled Syria after rebels, led by the militant group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), captured Damascus. The embattled former leader is now reported to be…

Read More