How I Decide What to Preach

Audio Transcript Pastor John was recently in prison — to preach. Not for the first time, hopefully not for the last, either. You may recall that, in 2009, Pastor John preached inside Angola Prison in Louisiana — a notorious maximum-security...

Halloween activities abound across county

ANGOLA — Halloween events are gearing up in the greater Steuben County area. With Halloween falling on Friday next week, some activities have been spread out to take advantage of weekends, though trick-or-treating in most communities remains on...

MSDSC expands background checks to ensure safe hiring practices

ANGOLA — Keeping kids safe in school is a full-time job and the Metropolitan School District of Steuben County's Board of Trustees approved an action to reduce risks during their regular meeting Tuesday night. Chief Operating Officer Andrew Wagner...

List of 10 African countries with lowest IMF debt in 2025

Several African countries, including Kenya, rely on the International Monetary Fund for loans amid high budget deficits However, some nations are less reliant on the Bretton Woods institution, since its loans come with conditions Among the nations...

US scrambles to catch up with China’s grip on Africa’s rare earths

This is a fascinating story from Fox News with the headline: Trump administration works to break China’s rare earth mineral stranglehold on Africa. THIS is a fascinating story from Fox News with the headline: Trump administration works to break...

President Mahama meets Macron to strengthen Ghana-France ties at Paris Peace Forum

President John Dramani Mahama of Ghana and French President Emmanuel Macron held extensive bilateral talks at the Élysée Palace on Thursday October 30, 2025, focusing on security cooperation, economic development and regional stability on the...

Vaccine gap looms after first mpox case

The Ministry of Health and Social Services is yet to confirm whether Namibia has received mpox vaccines following the country’s first confirmed case reported on Friday. The ministry confirmed that a patient has tested positive for mpox. According...

From snake cloaca to cure: Fighting gout naturally

United States: A new study has revealed that many reptiles excrete urine in a solid, crystalline form, a surprising adaptation that may hold promise for human medicine. Published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society, the research...

Snake urine holds the answer to your kidney stone suffering: A breakthrough crystal discovery that could transform treatment

It turns out that snakes might hold the secret to tackling one of humanity’s most painful problems, kidney stones. While reptiles have long been admired for their adaptability, scientists have now discovered that their unique way of excreting...

Israel’s engagement with Africa 

In July 2021 Israel was granted observer status at the African Union ((AU), a major move that followed two past failed attempts in the 2010s.This diplomatic victory for the Jewish State remained the object of fierce dispute among member states....

Tanzania’s election fraud triggers mass protests with army deployed

The largest anti-government mobilisations since Tanzania’s independence have erupted in the wake of Wednesday’s elections. From Dar es Salaam to Arusha, thousands of workers, youth, and the urban poor have taken to the streets to denounce the vote...

Government branches on same page: state needs emphasis on rehabilitation

The South Dakota Legislature and Executive branch agree something needs to change with the state’s approach to prisons and rehabilitation. With both the state’s Legislative and Executive branches working in tandem, immediate change during the...

‎Hope on the horizon as IMF acknowledges Nigeria’s economic reforms

‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎By Kadiri Abdulrahman ‎ ‎At the recently concluded annual meetings of the IMF/World Bank Group in Washington, D.C., U.S., global stakeholders acknowledged the positive impact of Nigeria’s economic reforms and gave the...

10 smallest, tiniest birds in the world – including one that weighs just 1.95g

Birds can be found on all of the world’s seven continents, from snow petrels of the South Pole to roadrunners of the Mojave desert. The 11,000+ different species come in a dizzying array of colours and shapes, with disparate behaviours, habitats,...

THE TIDE LINE | Police score a win in the battle against drugs

The Namibian Police deserve full credit for their swift and effective action in apprehending a 38-year-old woman at Walvis Bay this week in connection with drug trafficking. Acting on intelligence, officers raided a residence in the Nampost...

Why Diesel Still Matters for Africa’s Growth Story in a Green Energy Era

Across Africa, diesel is more than just a fuel; it’s the heartbeat of daily life. From the trucks that haul food and raw materials across borders to the buses that ferry millions of commuters and the tractors that till farmlands, diesel powers the...

Mahama, Macron strengthen Ghana–France relations at Paris Peace Forum

President John Dramani Mahama of Ghana has called for stronger cooperation between Ghana and France during bilateral talks with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace in Paris. The meeting, held on the sidelines of the 2025 Paris...

President Mahama, President Macron hold talks on strengthening Ghana’s maritime security

President John Dramani Mahama and French President Emmanuel Macron held extensive bilateral talks at the Élysée Palace on Thursday, October 30, 2025 discussing security cooperation, economic development, and regional stability on the sidelines of...

Mahama, Macron hold talks on strengthening Ghana’s maritime security

President John Dramani Mahama and French President Emmanuel Macron held extensive bilateral talks at the Élysée Palace on Thursday, October 30, discussing security cooperation, economic development, and regional stability on the sidelines of the...

​ The $470 Million Abuja CCTV Scandal

By Olusegun Adeniyi Following the adoption of ‘a motion of urgent public importance’ moved by Hon Amobi Ogah, the House of Representatives resolved last week to investigate the ‘$460 million’ Chinese loan secured by the President Goodluck Jonathan...