Media mogul Ted Turner, who pioneered the modern 24-hour news culture when he launched the CNN channel, has died at the age of 87, the network has announced. …
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Two shot in Secret Service encounter near White House
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Two people were shot in an encounter with Secret Service near the White House on Saturday, according to a law enforcement official. The incident occurred near Pennsylvania Avenue and 17th Street Northwest after officers responded to a report of a person firing a weapon.
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Two shot in Secret Service encounter near White House
Two people were shot in an encounter with Secret Service near the White House on Saturday, according to a law enforcement official. The incident occurred near Pennsylvania Avenue and 17th Street Northwest after officers responded to a report of a person firing a weapon.
9 hours ago · Joy Online →
Nigerian journalist Hundeyin releases Tanzania election violence documentary
Award-winning investigative journalist David Hundeyin is preparing to release a documentary examining how international media organisations reported the violence that followed Tanzania's October 2025 General Election. The documentary, titled What Happened on October 29?, argues that the global narrative surrounding the events failed to capture the broader political context, and presents evidence suggesting the violence involved both domestic and external actors.
14 hours ago · Joy Online →
Thursday 14 May
Hubtel ranked 48th fastest-growing African company in 2026
Ghana's Hubtel, a digital payments and e-commerce platform, has been named 48th on the Financial Times' 2026 list of Africa's fastest-growing companies with revenue of $63.68 million in 2024, nearly quadrupling its 2021 figure of $17.91 million and posting a compound annual growth rate of 52.63% over three years.
14 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Thursday 7 May
ACA mourns CNN founder Ted Turner's death and legacy
The Africa Communications Agency has paid tribute to CNN founder Ted Turner, who died at 87, crediting his pioneering work—particularly the creation of CNN's "Inside Africa" programme—with shifting international perceptions of the African continent and amplifying African voices in global media.
7 May 2026 · Joy Online →
African media criticised for weak geopolitical coverage
Professor Kwame Karikari, former Executive Director of the Media Foundation for West Africa, has raised concerns that African media organisations remain overly local in focus and often rely on international outlets such as CNN, BBC and Al Jazeera for regional news, which he describes as detrimental to Africa's narrative. He stressed that global geopolitical developments and foreign influence pose serious threats to Africa, yet the continent's media has not responded adequately.
7 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana must extend compassion to animals to protect human welfare
An opinion piece argues that Ghana's treatment of animals reflects gaps in law, environment, and conscience, and that failure to cherish animal life will harm human health, economy, and future.
7 May 2026 · The Chronicle →
Wednesday 6 May
CNN founder Ted Turner dies at age 87
Ted Turner, who launched Cable News Network in 1980 as the first dedicated 24-hour rolling news channel, has died at 87. The media mogul transformed the news landscape and is remembered by current CNN leadership and US President Donald Trump for his pioneering vision and leadership.
6 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Thursday 30 April
African media must broaden focus beyond domestic politics
Prof. Kwame Karikari, former Executive Director of the Media Foundation for West Africa, has warned African journalists to expand their coverage beyond domestic party politics and scrutinise foreign interests shaping the continent's economic, political and security future, arguing that journalism must serve as a democratic safeguard and source of accountability.
30 April 2026 · The Chronicle →
Wednesday 29 April
Global media firms consolidating influence across Africa
George Twumasi, CEO of ABN Holdings, warned at a media conference that international media organisations are deploying multimedia platform strategies to consolidate influence in Africa, with global firms like CNN, BBC, and France 24 using high-quality 5G streaming and integrated editorial ecosystems to control African narratives, reshaping audience engagement and advertising flows while placing pressure on local media institutions.
29 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Monday 27 April
Washington hotel shooting prompts review of Trump protection measures
A gunman opened fire at the Washington Hilton during the White House Correspondents' Association dinner, with the suspect exchanging fire with security officials on a floor above where Trump was present. The incident has renewed scrutiny over Secret Service security protocols and screening procedures at high-profile events.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →