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10+ min ago (88+ words) The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Legacy Rise Sport, Sharaf Mahama, was joined by some retired Ghanaian boxers as he embarked on a wellness and fitness walk in Accra on December 13, 2025. - You are only allowed to submit content which you have created yourself. - No nudity, pornography and any unlawful content is permitted. - You grant GhanaWeb the right to publish and use your content. - You allow GhanaWeb to communicate with you using the info you provide. - GhanaWeb reserves the right to reject/remove your content without explanation....

52+ min ago (423+ words) Norway has offered, through the Mozambican state-owned company EDM, 30 million Norwegian kroner (2.5 million) to strengthen the electrical infrastructure and ensure energy supply to populations affected by natural disasters in Mozambique. "Our goal is clear: to ensure shorter interruptions, faster restoration of supply and a more reliable service for the people of Mozambique, particularly for hospitals, schools and life-sustaining water supply systems," said Egil Thorsas, Norway's ambassador to Maputo, on Friday. According to the ambassador, who was speaking during the signing of the 30 million Norwegian krone Cooperation Agreement with Eletricidade de Mo'ambique (EDM), the partnership should, among other things, reduce the social and economic costs of disasters in Mozambican society. "The agreement we signed today is based on years of shared experience and represents a strategic investment in resilience," he said, reiterating that the initiative will also strengthen the most exposed…...

1+ hour, 18+ min ago (882+ words) An online betting boom in Mozambique turns dreams to debt and despair as calls mount for more regulation. "I helped him with school fees and everything I could," Jo'o, 37, recalled, pausing to fight back tears. Pinto, 21, was in his second year at university, studying to become a history teacher, when Jo'o learned he was gambling and confronted him. He thought he had gotten through to Pinto. "Two months later, I found out that he was no longer going to university. He told me, embarrassed, that he had debts because he had lost the tuition money." One Sunday morning in May, Pinto hung himself at home. "When I saw the boy hanging from the rafter, I nearly collapsed," Jo'o said. Police data showed at least 10 mostly young people died of suicide last year in cases linked to gambling in Mozambique. Pinto's…...

1+ hour, 19+ min ago (241+ words) Last update on December 13, 2025, 1:00 pm Local December 13, 2025 | 11:00 am In the afternoon, more showers are expected,especially in the sectors of Santo Domingo, San Pedro de Macor's, Monte Plata, S'nchez Ram'rez, Monse'or Nouel, San Crist'bal, La Vega, and Duarte, with showers predominating towards the southeast during the night hours. Indomet indicates thattomorrow, Sunday, from the early morning, scattered rainfall, between weak and moderate, will occur in provinces of the southeast, northeast and the Caribbean coast, as a result of the incidence of a trough and the east/southeast wind, especially over La Altagracia, El Seibo, Hato Mayor, Mar'a Trinidad S'nchez, Duarte, Saman', Espaillat, Puerto Plata, among others. In the morning, cloud cover will prevail along the coasts, gradually decreasing as a drier air mass moves in. During the afternoon, much of the country will experience isolated clouds; however, local effects will…...

1+ hour, 32+ min ago (1361+ words) Or'un "w'r'n, Getty Images "j" Isininmi, "j" k"kanlelogun, ou Kejila, "dun 2025 yii ni idije ife "y" il" Afrika, Afcon, yo b"re loril"ede Morocco. Gbogbo aw"n "gb" agbab'lu m"rinlelogun ti yo kopa ninu idije naa ni w"n ti kede oruk" aw"n agbagb'lu ti yoo l" oju w"n l"hun. Lara aw"n eeyan ti ko ni gba b'lu ninu idije naa l"dun yii ni agbab'lu to ta l"nu jul" ninu idije "hun to waye k"yin ati agbab'lu ti "j" ori r" kere jul" nigba naa. Balogun ik" Super Eagles, Troost-Ekong naa ko ni si nib" l"yin to kede pe oun ti f"yinti ninu i" b'lu gbigba lagbaye. "lomii ti ko tun ni si nib" ni Nicolas Pepe to n gba b'lu fun "gb" agbab'lu Villarreal. Iw"nyin ni…...

1+ hour, 57+ min ago (237+ words) Saturday, 13 December 2025, 17:37 Oleh Kiper, head of the Odesa Regional Military Administration, said this at a briefing following a Russian strike, Ukrinform reports. "I would like to separately thank my colleagues from other regions of Ukraine. From early morning, heads of regional administrations have been in touch " some called in the morning, others have already confirmed the necessary assistance. Drinking water is already being delivered from six to seven regions. Trucks are being loaded and dispatched so that we have reserves just in case," Kiper said. He noted that there are currently no problems with bottled water in the region. "Retail chains were warned early in the morning, warehouses have sufficient stocks, and additional orders from manufacturers have already been placed," Kiper added. He also said that 16 public water taps supplied by alternative power sources are operating in the city, and…...

1+ hour, 59+ min ago (1490+ words) DUBLIN " On a brisk November evening in Ireland " the country of "one hundred thousand welcomes," according to a Celtic blessing " Alyona glanced around nervously and then pointed out the place where she said her welcome, as a refugee from Russia's war in Ukraine, ran out. The officers hadn't stepped in then, she said. And in the days since " amid a torrent of hateful messages on social media, protests and physical attacks on other refugees " she has grown wary: of the police, of neighbors, of the country that took her in so warmly. "The welcome was real," said Alyona, 51, who spoke on the condition that she be identified only by her first name to protect her privacy. "For two-and-a-half years, I had huge hope for my daughter here. But now, it has changed." For Alyona and thousands of other refugees, Ireland's…...

2+ hour, 47+ min ago (289+ words) Smriti Mandhana, India's vice-captain, praised her teammate Harmanpreet Kaur following the unveiling of a stadium stand in her name at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium on Thursday. Another stand was named after ex-India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and PCA President Amarjit Mehta, BCCI President Mithun Manhas and Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria were present during the function. The BCCI shared a video of the event on its social media accounts, and Mandhana reposted it on her Instagram story, writing, "Congratulations @imharmanpreet_kaur!! What a day for women's cricket and so so proud of you!" "After the World Cup victory, my life has changed in many ways, but today is very special. The field where I started my cricket journey now has a stand named after me, which fills me with pride. I am grateful to the…...

3+ hour, 27+ min ago (206+ words) As the world marks International Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Day, the International Labour Organization (ILO) has reaffirmed its strong commitment to a rights-based approach to achieving health for all, emphasizing the central role of social health protection in ensuring equitable access to quality health services. The ILO also launched a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) titled Introduction to Social Health Protection in September 2025. The course quickly gained traction, reaching more than 1,000 participants globally, reflecting growing demand for knowledge and skills in designing inclusive health protection systems. The ILO continued to support countries in strengthening sustainable financing and actuarial capacity for social health protection. In Ethiopia, the organization assisted in assessing the financial sustainability of community-based health insurance in Addis Ababa, generating critical evidence to inform coverage expansion, including for refugees. To commemorate International UHC Day, the ILO is releasing two…...

4+ hour, 26+ min ago (30+ words) Scarlett Robb of New Zealand tears home to beat Australia's Imogen Baker in the women's 3000 metres at the Zatopek:10 in Melbourne, pipping the local hope on the line....