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US authorities intercept envelope addressed to President Donald Trump containing deadly poison

The chemical substance is suspected to be ricin which if consumed, results in nausea, vomiting and internal bleeding of the stomach and intestines, followed by failure of the liver, spleen and kidneys, and death.

Zambia newspaper article in Chinese causing furore online

The Chinese article in question was titled ‘We’ve still got it’ was written by one Steven Zande. The English version of the story was the main story of the day. Reporting about President Edgar Lungu’s pledge to maintain Zambian.

Fake doctor who conducted 8 successful surgeries busted

The fake doctor, Ronald Melly had conducted the surgeries at the Kapsabet County Referal Hospital before he was transferred to head Metit Sub-County Hospital. This has been revealed by a report on the operations of the fake docto

Paedophile to be chemically castrated as punishment for child sex attacks

The unnamed man from the Turkestan region will be injected under supervision from the country’s health ministry to prevent him from carrying out sexual violence. A paedophile in Kazakhstan will be the first to be castrated. YEN.

5 interesting facts gathered about Melania Trump’s visit to Africa

YEN.com.gh earlier reported of a trip of the first lady of the United States of America (USA), Melania Trump, to Africa. The visit is unique in many aspects, and as expected, the euphoria surrounding it is quickly growing.

Melania Trump to visit Ghana and 3 other African countries in October

The First Lady of the United States of America (USA), Melania Trump, will visit Ghana and three other African countries in October 2018. YEN.com.gh understands that this is her first extended solo international visit.

Banknotes worth $60m vanish in Liberia

According to the government of Liberia, two huge consignments of local currencies printed abroad valued at $60Million have disappeared. The consignments of money were reportedly brought into Liberia between November last year

Deporting me to Ghana is a worse punishment than being jailed in the UK - Kweku Adoboli

The 38-year-old was found guilty in 2012 of fraud that lost his Swiss bank $2.3 billion (£1.8bn). He was released from prison on probation in 2015 after serving half of a seven-year sentence. Adoboli has lived in the UK since 12.

Mugabe gives intimate details about how he wooed his wife

An emotional Mugabe regaled guests at his mother-in-law's wake with details of how they met, telling them that he fell in love with his wife when she became his secretary. Although, he was still married to his first wife Sally.

Cardi B attacks Nick Minaj with a show at New York fashion week (VIDEO)

An ongoing misunderstanding between two of the world's biggest hip hop artistes at the moment, Nicki Minaj and Cardi B has attained a new level. In New York on Friday evening at a fashion show, the two clashed.

Senegal building Africa's futuristic city to reduce overcrowding

In addition to reducing congestion, the development is part of a national strategy to promote economic growth. Although Senegal’s economy is growing at around 6% annually, its public debt has risen to nearly 61% of its GDP. YEN.

Two women caned for attempting to have lesbian sex

The Muslim women, aged 22 and 32, were each caned six times in the Sharia High Court in Malaysia. The caning was witnessed by more than 100 people, according to local news outlet The Star. Human rights activists are outraged. YEN.

So much losing - Israeli football can't seem to win a game after adding Trump to their name

In Israel's top flight football league, there is a team called Beitar Trump Jerusalem. The club's original name, Beitar Jerusalem, was changed due to US President Donald Trump's decision to move the embassy to Jerusalem

People want to fit in - Nadia Buari seemingly reacts to Shyngle confessing that she dated Essien

In the aftermath of the revelations made by Gambian actress Princess Shyngle that she used to date ex-Ghana footballer Michael Essien, actress Nadia Buari has posted what would seem like her thought on the matter.

Suspected Gunmen kill pastor, kidnap wife

Suspected bandits have killed a pastor identified as Hosea Akuchi in Igabi local government of Kaduna state while attempting to resist kidnappers. The Cable reports that Akuchi was a pastor of a Baptist Church, Guguwa, Nasira.

Kofi Annan’s diplomatic life summed up in pictures

The family and foundation of former UN secretary-general, Kofi Annan, have confirmed his death and provided additional information on his final moments. YEN.com.gh have pictures of theworld diplomat and how he influenced the globe

16 nurses at a hospital in the US have all concurrently gotten pregnant

The staff will throw a joint baby shower for all the women next week, before they start going on their 12 weeks of maternity leave. The group's first birth is expected in September and the last in January. YEN.com.gh news.

Arsenal ace to miss Chelsea clash

Premier League giants Arsenal have suffered a blow following the injury to their star player Ainsley Maitland-Niles who now face six to eight weeks on the sidelines. The Englishman got injured against Manchester City.

My husband deceived me, he introduced his lover to me as his aunt - Nigerian woman cries out

An Oke-Ogbere customary court in Ibadan, on Thursday, August 16, has dissolved a 3-year-old marriage between a Nigerian woman identified as Temilade Oyeyemi and her husband, Ayo Oyeyemi, over deception and adultery.

Husband secretly enters hospital ward of his sick wife to make love to her

A prominent restaurant owner in Zimbabwe is currently being investigated, after forcing his way into a female ward at Masvingo Provincial Hospital at 3am, to have sexual relations with his wife who was admitted at the facility.

How Anas nearly died in latest Malawi exposé

The details of how the townsfolk nearly killed the reporters would be live on the BBC today for African viewers. In this epic investigative film, Mathias Kamanga, a Malawian, claims to have a deep working knowledge of it. YEN.com.