Trending News: CAVB congratulates AIPS president Gianni on reelection The Confédération Africaine de Volleyball (CAVB) has extended its congratulations to AIPS President Gianni Merlo following his reelection to lead the International Sports Press Association. In a formal message dated April 16, 2026, and issued from Rabat, CAVB President Bouchra Hajij praised Merlo’s continued leadership, describing it as a reflection of the confidence and respect he has earned from sports journalists across the globe. She commended AIPS for its commitment to promoting sport through professional, ethical and passionate media coverage, noting that the association has played a key role in strengthening sports journalism worldwide. The African volleyball governing body also acknowledged the longstanding partnership between CAVB and AIPS, highlighting the contribution of sports journalists in amplifying the voices of African athletes and increasing the visibility of volleyball on the continent. According to Hajij, the collaboration between the two bodies has helped showcase African tournaments and inspire a new generation of athletes. CAVB further expressed its readiness to deepen ties with AIPS during Merlo’s new term, with a shared goal of raising the profile of volleyball in Africa and ensuring broader global recognition for athletes’ achievements. The statement concluded with best wishes for a successful tenure, expressing hope that Merlo’s leadership will bring further progress to sports journalism and the international sporting community.Messi buys Spanish third-tier club CornellàStop misusing government vehicles for food transport — MinisterMinister, NADMO donate roofing sheets to storm-hit schoolsEkumfi chief blames partisan politics for stalled developmentNEDCo explains Tamale outages, announces measures to fixFamily suspects missing girl sold by Kasoa orphanageFour-year-old boy killed in Awutu Papaase building collapseOver 50 land guards attack Gomoa Maim during jubilationGhana appoints Carlos Queiroz as Black Stars head coachCFC sweep Kenya’s DCI to top Pool CAsikuma to benefit from Big Push road agenda – MPNPP condemns arrest of Baba Amando, cites rights concernsNigeria Customs stage comeback to beat KCC 3-1Al Ahly overpower National Alcohol 3-0 in opening clashAl Ahly opens African women’s volleyball championship in 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Trending News: CAVB congratulates AIPS president Gianni on reelection The Confédération Africaine de Volleyball (CAVB) has extended its congratulations to AIPS President Gianni Merlo following his reelection to lead the International Sports Press Association. In a formal message dated April 16, 2026, and issued from Rabat, CAVB President Bouchra Hajij praised Merlo’s continued leadership, describing it as a reflection of the confidence and respect he has earned from sports journalists across the globe. She commended AIPS for its commitment to promoting sport through professional, ethical and passionate media coverage, noting that the association has played a key role in strengthening sports journalism worldwide. The African volleyball governing body also acknowledged the longstanding partnership between CAVB and AIPS, highlighting the contribution of sports journalists in amplifying the voices of African athletes and increasing the visibility of volleyball on the continent. According to Hajij, the collaboration between the two bodies has helped showcase African tournaments and inspire a new generation of athletes. CAVB further expressed its readiness to deepen ties with AIPS during Merlo’s new term, with a shared goal of raising the profile of volleyball in Africa and ensuring broader global recognition for athletes’ achievements. The statement concluded with best wishes for a successful tenure, expressing hope that Merlo’s leadership will bring further progress to sports journalism and the international sporting community.Messi buys Spanish third-tier club CornellàStop misusing government vehicles for food transport — MinisterMinister, NADMO donate roofing sheets to storm-hit schoolsEkumfi chief blames partisan politics for stalled developmentNEDCo explains Tamale outages, announces measures to fixFamily suspects missing girl sold by Kasoa orphanageFour-year-old boy killed in Awutu Papaase building collapseOver 50 land guards attack Gomoa Maim during jubilationGhana appoints Carlos Queiroz as Black Stars head coachCFC sweep Kenya’s DCI to top Pool CAsikuma to benefit from Big Push road agenda – MPNPP condemns arrest of Baba Amando, cites rights concernsNigeria Customs stage comeback to beat KCC 3-1Al Ahly overpower National Alcohol 3-0 in opening clashAl Ahly opens African women’s volleyball championship in EgyptCAVB president opens 2026 African women’s volleyball championshipKenya’s KPC thrash Ghana’s KSC with commanding 3-0 victoryLTV defeat VPC 3-1 in Pool D openerLet’s work hard to eliminate unemployment in Cape Coast — Charles Quansah85 percent of Ghanaians unhappy with government LGBTQ+ stanceTeacher Trainees’ Association of Ghana raises concern over limited teacher recruitmentDrunk man dies after being run over at KormantseFree eye-care outreach launched in North Dayi constituencyNADMO warns of possible earthquake threat in Central RegionMP Tsekpo commends Enam for Hohoe Easter Carnival performanceMiss Tourism Kwahu (MTK): Empowering Culture, Promoting Tourism, and Inspiring a New GenerationOP-ED: MACKY SALL, A VOICE TO REBALANCE THE WORLDVolta Regional House of Chiefs condemn EOCO over alleged court defianceDrivers will be arrested for unapproved fares – GPRTUVolta minister accuses NPP of neglecting regional developmentAjumako DCE vows to make district most developed“I will not let my constituents down” — AgbeveGNAPS reaches agreement with EPA on school compliance concernsAgortime Kpetoe residents decry 11-year chieftaincy disputeAgortime Ziope DCE touts first-year success, outlines development plansChlorine gas leak triggers public health alert in BaifikromPolice clamp down on drug trafficking in Upper WestOne dead, six injured in Gomoa Fetteh accidentPastors, worshippers flee as landguards disrupt Easter conventionAbura Dunkwa chief praises Ofosu for fulfilling 2024 campaign promisesOheneyere Gifty Anti receives Head of State Legacy AwardEkumfi distributes 10,000 birds to tackle youth unemploymentEcoGlass Ltd launches modern glass and aluminium plant in AdentaBawku West DCE tours rainstorm-hit communities, calls for standardsUnemployment to fade with Gov’t Nkoko Nkitinkiti initiative – MinisterOtto Addo sacked as Black Stars head coachGES shuts Accra Newtown school after deadly collapseToende United clinches Ndebugre memorial tournament title in ZebillaRAM Heritage Foundation supports over 100 pupils with suppliesTamale marks World Home Economics Day with cooking competitionAfrican journalists and whistleblowers complete international security trainingThree dead, 20 survivors in Accra New Town collapse – Muntaka MubarakBawumia expresses sympathy after Accra Newtown building collapseAccra New Town building collapse leaves two dead, 14 rescuedMinistry of Sports and Recreation denies claims over Germany travel sponsorshipGhana Navy intercepts large consignment of suspected Indian hempAto Forson pays tribute at Enyanmaim chief’s funeralSabungari community demands justice for deadly curfew shootingAI will reshape work but not erase jobs – BawumiaBawumia outlines six policies to make Africa AI leaderBawumia calls for digital infrastructure to power Africa’s AI growthAfrica may lose out if we fail to embrace AI-BawumiaData costs remain key barrier to Africa’s AI future – BawumiaAssin South candidate applauds Mahama over UN resolution successGhana gold policy reversal raises $1.27 billion cost concernsGovernment shuts AICC for urgent renovation worksGhana Boundary Commission confirms damaged pillars in Bono RegionPan-African scholar Lumumba to headline AfroTalks Kigali 2026Casual workers resume duties at Tamale Central Hospital after assurancesTamale marks World Water Day with gender equality call13-year-old heart patient rejected by family and classmatesSlavery was wrong then and now – MahamaThere were no slaves, only enslaved people – MahamaMahama backs reparations as pathway to global healingMahama criticizes historical distortions of slavery in educationGhana calls for unity in pursuit of historical justiceFarmers urge action after Burkina Faso tomato import banAblakwa calls for global commitment to reparatory justiceMustapha Hamid, seven others granted GH¢16M bailCocoa farmers would not face haircut under NPP – AhiagbahGovernment secures GHS 50 billion for major road projectsUsing Ibrahim Mahama’s jet is dangerous for governance – AhiagbahOver 50 displaced as storm fells power lines in Ajumako KyibelGhana becomes first African nation to sign EU defence pactUnpaid salaries trigger sanitation crisis at Tamale hospitalResident doctors raise alarm over overcrowding crisis at Korle Bu emergency unitKorle-Bu doctors warn of overcrowding and no bed syndromeIbrahim Mahama demands justice over alleged police assaultUpper East minister warns rising sex work, drug abuse threaten youthDonald Trump postpones strikes after positive Iran discussionsNai We elders defend actions in Fire Oja sagaNDC announces recruitment allocation and constituency committeesMahama’s Big Push phase two targets nationwide railway expansionNPP-USA aspirant urges diaspora support for Bawumia campaignDr Mashood launches women empowerment project in Bolga CentralChief Imam warns Mahama over Iran-Israel conflict involvementKusaug overlord joins Eid prayers, calls for peace in BawkuPolice arrest four over Wa West robbery 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CAVB congratulates AIPS president Gianni on reelection The Confédération Africaine de Volleyball (CAVB) has extended its congratulations to AIPS President Gianni Merlo following his reelection to lead the International Sports Press Association. In a formal message dated April 16, 2026, and issued from Rabat, CAVB President Bouchra Hajij praised Merlo’s continued leadership, describing it as a reflection of the confidence and respect he has earned from sports journalists across the globe. She commended AIPS for its commitment to promoting sport through professional, ethical and passionate media coverage, noting that the association has played a key role in strengthening sports journalism worldwide. The African volleyball governing body also acknowledged the longstanding partnership between CAVB and AIPS, highlighting the contribution of sports journalists in amplifying the voices of African athletes and increasing the visibility of volleyball on the continent. According to Hajij, the collaboration between the two bodies has helped showcase African tournaments and inspire a new generation of athletes. CAVB further expressed its readiness to deepen ties with AIPS during Merlo’s new term, with a shared goal of raising the profile of volleyball in Africa and ensuring broader global recognition for athletes’ achievements. The statement concluded with best wishes for a successful tenure, expressing hope that Merlo’s leadership will bring further progress to sports journalism and the international sporting community.

CAVB congratulates AIPS president Gianni on reelection The Confédération Africaine de Volleyball (CAVB) has extended its congratulations to AIPS President Gianni Merlo following his reelection to lead the International Sports Press Association. In a formal message dated April 16, 2026, and issued from Rabat, CAVB President Bouchra Hajij praised Merlo’s continued leadership, describing it as a reflection of the confidence and respect he has earned from sports journalists across the globe. She commended AIPS for its commitment to promoting sport through professional, ethical and passionate media coverage, noting that the association has played a key role in strengthening sports journalism worldwide. The African volleyball governing body also acknowledged the longstanding partnership between CAVB and AIPS, highlighting the contribution of sports journalists in amplifying the voices of African athletes and increasing the visibility of volleyball on the continent. According to Hajij, the collaboration between the two bodies has helped showcase African tournaments and inspire a new generation of athletes. CAVB further expressed its readiness to deepen ties with AIPS during Merlo’s new term, with a shared goal of raising the profile of volleyball in Africa and ensuring broader global recognition for athletes’ achievements. The statement concluded with best wishes for a successful tenure, expressing hope that Merlo’s leadership will bring further progress to sports journalism and the international sporting community.

Messi buys Spanish third-tier club Cornellà

Messi buys Spanish third-tier club Cornellà

Stop misusing government vehicles for food transport — Minister

Stop misusing government vehicles for food transport — Minister

Minister, NADMO donate roofing sheets to storm-hit schools

Minister, NADMO donate roofing sheets to storm-hit schools

Ekumfi chief blames partisan politics for stalled development

Ekumfi chief blames partisan politics for stalled development

NEDCo explains Tamale outages, announces measures to fix

NEDCo explains Tamale outages, announces measures to fix

Family suspects missing girl sold by Kasoa orphanage

Family suspects missing girl sold by Kasoa orphanage

Four-year-old boy killed in Awutu Papaase building collapse

Four-year-old boy killed in Awutu Papaase building collapse

Over 50 land guards attack Gomoa Maim during jubilation

Over 50 land guards attack Gomoa Maim during jubilation

Ghana appoints Carlos Queiroz as Black Stars head coach

Ghana appoints Carlos Queiroz as Black Stars head coach

CFC sweep Kenya’s DCI to top Pool C

CFC sweep Kenya’s DCI to top Pool C

Asikuma to benefit from Big Push road agenda – MP

Asikuma to benefit from Big Push road agenda – MP

NPP condemns arrest of Baba Amando, cites rights concerns

NPP condemns arrest of Baba Amando, cites rights concerns

Nigeria Customs stage comeback to beat KCC 3-1

Nigeria Customs stage comeback to beat KCC 3-1

Al Ahly overpower National Alcohol 3-0 in opening clash

Al Ahly overpower National Alcohol 3-0 in opening clash

Al Ahly opens African women’s volleyball championship in Egypt

Al Ahly opens African women’s volleyball championship in Egypt