- Ghana’s WW2 veteran, Joseph Hammond launches peace initiativeby Abeeb Lekan Sodiq on April 24, 2024 at 6:30 PM
Photo: World War II veteran, Joseph Ashitey Hammond (seated middle) / © Joseph Ashitey Hammond Foundation Ex-Warrant Officer Class 1 (Ex-WO1) Joseph Ashitey Hammond, a Ghanaian World War II veteran, has launched a “Global Peace Initiative.” He disclosed this in a press conference at the British Council in Ghana, stating his underlying reason for promoting … The post Ghana’s WW2 veteran, Joseph Hammond launches peace initiative appeared first on TheAfricanDream.
- Nigeria’s Tunde Onakoya sets record for longest chess marathonby Staff Writer on April 24, 2024 at 4:44 PM
Nigerian chess champion and child education advocate has played chess nonstop for 60 hours in New York City’s Times Square to break the Guinness World Record for the longest chess marathon. Tunde Onakoya, 29, hopes to raise $1 million for children’s education across Africa through the record attempt that began on Wednesday. He had set out to … The post Nigeria’s Tunde Onakoya sets record for longest chess marathon appeared first on TheAfricanDream.
- Burna Boy makes TIME’s 100 most influential people 2024by Staff Writer on April 23, 2024 at 2:45 PM
Nigerian artist Damini Ogulu, aka Burna Boy has been named as one of TIME‘s 100 most influential people of 2024, which was announced on Wednesday, April 17. Fellow Grammy-winning African artist Angélique Kidjo penned the essay highlighting Burna’s outstanding achievements, from becoming the first African artist to sell out a U.S. stadium — when the “Last Last” singer performed at New York … The post Burna Boy makes TIME’s 100 most influential people 2024 appeared first on TheAfricanDream.
- Infinity Global Connections hosts Ghana’s Ambassador in Detroitby Abeeb Lekan Sodiq on April 23, 2024 at 2:15 PM
Photo: Ambassador (seated 2nd right) with her delegation, some KSU staff & Ghanaian KSU students, as well as Infinity Global Connections Founders / ©️ Embassy of Ghana, DC From April 18-19, 2024, the Ambassador of Ghana to the United States, Her Excellency Hajia Alima Mahama, and 3 members of her staff paid a working visit to … The post Infinity Global Connections hosts Ghana’s Ambassador in Detroit appeared first on TheAfricanDream.
- U.S. agrees to withdraw troops from Nigerby Staff Writer on April 23, 2024 at 2:03 PM
The United States informed the government of Niger on Friday, April 19, that it agreed to its request to withdraw U.S. troops from the West African country, said three U.S. officials, a move the Biden administration had resisted and one that will transform Washington’s counterterrorism posture in the region. The agreement will spell the end … The post U.S. agrees to withdraw troops from Niger appeared first on TheAfricanDream.
