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Nigeria lifts Twitter ban after seven months

By Admin Editor January 13, 2022 30 0

Nigeria has lifted its ban on Twitter – seven months after clamping down on the social networking site. Nigeria’s government suspended Twitter last June after the company deleted a tweet by President Muhammadu Buhari about punishing regional secessionists. Authorities accused the social media firm of siding with the secessionists. But the government said it was […]Continue Reading

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ECOWAS institutes new sanctions against Mali for failure to hold elections

By Admin Editor January 10, 2022 40 0

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), has maintained the existing sanctions it imposed on Mali, for failure by the transitional authorities to oversee a smooth political transition. At an Extraordinary Session in Accra on Sunday, the Authority of the Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West Africa States, expressed […]Continue Reading

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South Africa’s Archbishop Desmond Tutu dies at 90

By Admin Editor December 26, 2021 42 0

Archbishop Desmond Tutu, the Nobel Peace prize laureate who helped end apartheid in South Africa, has died aged 90. His death was confirmed in a statement by President Cyril Ramaphosa. It marked “another chapter of bereavement in our nation’s farewell to a generation of outstanding South Africans who have bequeathed us a liberated South Africa,” […]Continue Reading

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Omicron: Cancel holiday events – WHO urges

By Admin Editor December 22, 2021 66 0

The World Health Organization has urged people to cancel some of their holiday plans to protect public health as the Omicron variant spreads globally. “An event cancelled is better than a life cancelled,” said WHO head Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, adding that “difficult decisions” must be made. “In some cases, that will mean cancelling or Continue Reading

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Covid: Omicron spreading at unprecedented rate – WHO

By Admin Editor December 15, 2021 64 0

The new coronavirus variant Omicron is spreading across the globe at an unprecedented rate, the World Health Organization (WHO) has warned Cases of the heavily mutated variant have been confirmed in 77 countries. But at a press conference, WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said it was probably in many others that had yet to detect […]Continue Reading

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Former Interior Minister, Prosper Bani joins Commonwealth Election Observer Mission to the Gambia

By Admin Editor November 29, 2021 106 0

Ghana’s former Interior Minister, Prosper Bani, is part of a nine-member Commonwealth Election Observer Mission mandated to monitor the presidential elections in The Gambia in December. “We recognise the significance of this presidential election to the people of The Gambia and the historical context in which this contest is taking place.” “We also recognise the […]Continue Reading

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Austria introduces lockdown for unvaccinated against Covid-19

By Admin Editor November 15, 2021 110 0

About two million people who have not been fully vaccinated against Covid-19 have been placed in lockdown in Austria as the country faces a surge in cases. “We are not taking this step lightly, but unfortunately it is necessary,” Chancellor Alexander Schallenberg said. Unvaccinated people will only be permitted to leave home for limited reasons, […]Continue Reading

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COP26: New draft climate deal steps up call for urgent action

By Admin Editor November 13, 2021 126 0

A new draft agreement at the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow has stepped up calls on governments to urgently tackle climate change. It asks countries to reveal their plans to massively reduce greenhouse gas emissions at a much faster speed than previously. But it softens commitments to reduce use of coal and other fossil fuels. […]Continue Reading

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South Africa’s former President FW de Klerk dies at 85

By Admin Editor November 11, 2021 108 0

FW de Klerk, the former president of South Africa and the last white man to lead the country, has died at the age of 85. Mr de Klerk, who was also a key figure in the nation’s transition to democracy, had been diagnosed with cancer this year, a spokesman said. Mr de Klerk was head […]Continue Reading

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Nigeria building collapse: Race to find survivors as dozens still missing

By Editor Admin November 3, 2021 134 0

Rescuers are searching for survivors in the wreckage of a 22-storey high-rise block that collapsed under construction in Nigeria’s largest city, Lagos. At least five people have died and dozens are missing. As they worked through the night, rescue workers and some locals scoured through a mound of rubble and twisted metal. Four survivors have […]Continue Reading

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African Union suspends Sudan following coup

By Admin Editor October 28, 2021 133 0

The African Union has suspended Sudan from all of its activities until the civilian-led transitional authority is restored. It said Monday’s coup was unconstitutional. Demonstrations against the military takeover are continuing for a third day in the capital Khartoum. Trade unions representing doctors and oil workers say they are joining the protests. Earlier the US Continue Reading

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ECOWAS Court orders Ivory Coast to pay $2.21m compensation to Congolese

By Admin Editor October 23, 2021 145 0

The Community Court of Justice ECOWAS has ordered the Government of Cote d’Ivoire to pay more than $2.21 million (1,250,000,000 CFA Francs) as compensation to Oumar Diawara, a Congolese resident of Abidjan (the Applicant), for the violation of his right to a fair hearing and right to property. A symbolic one Franc was also awarded […]Continue Reading

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Queen Elizabeth II cancels trip, advised to rest for a few days

By Admin Editor October 20, 2021 164 0

Queen Elizabeth II has cancelled a trip to Northern Ireland today and has “reluctantly accepted medical advice to rest for the next few days”, Buckingham Palace said, Britain’s PA Media news agency reported Wednesday. More soon… CNN Comments: This article has 0 comment(s), give your comment Share on: WhatsAppContinue Reading

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Ex-US Secretary of State Colin Powell dies of COVID complications

By Admin Editor October 19, 2021 222 0

Tributes are being paid to former US Secretary of State Colin Powell, who has died of Covid-19 complications aged 84. The former top military officer died on Monday morning, his family said. He rose to become the first African-American secretary of state in 2001 under Republican President George W Bush. Powell, who was fully vaccinated, […]Continue Reading

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North Korea fires submarine-launched ballistic missile into waters off Japan

By Admin Editor October 19, 2021 224 0

North Korea has fired a submarine-launched ballistic missile into waters off the coast of Japan, South Korea’s military has said. Pyongyang unveiled the missile in January, describing it as “the world’s most powerful weapon”. It comes weeks after South Korea unveiled a similar weapon of its own. North Korea has carried out a flurry of […]Continue Reading

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The Story Of The Prince Who Has Been Sleeping In A Coma For Over 15 Years

By Admin Editor October 13, 2021 212 0

Prince Al Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal also known as the ‘sleeping prince’ has been in a coma for more than 15 years. The Sleeping Prince, fell into a coma after a car accident in 2005. Saudi princess Rima Bint Talal, on Tuesday shared a video of her nephew and wrote, “My beloved, may God protect you, heal you, […]Continue Reading

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Kenyans disown CNN journalist over pro-LGBTQI+ stance

By Admin Editor October 11, 2021 282 0

Some Kenyans have taken to social media, particularly Twitter, to vent their spleen on Larry Madowo, their fellow Kenyan journalist who works with Cable News Network (CNN) for his pro-LGBTQI+ stance during his recent contentious interview with Ghanaian legislator Sam George – one of the promoters of an anti-LGBTQI+ bill in Ghana. The angry Kenyans […]Continue Reading

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Pandora Papers: The secret owners of UK property worth billions

By Admin Editor October 6, 2021 217 0

The secret owners of more than 1,500 UK properties bought using offshore firms have been uncovered by a BBC investigation. The details are featured in the Pandora Papers leak of offshore financial documents and list property with an estimated value in excess of £4bn. The owners include high-profile foreign politicians, individuals accused of corruption and […]Continue Reading

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Sad : Alpha Conde Still Couldn’t Believe His Eyes As He Watched Doumbouya Swearing-In on a Small TV

By Admin Editor October 2, 2021 231 0

It was an emotional moment seeing Alpha Conde watching the swearing in ceremony of Mamady Doumbouya to replace him as President. A person who could watch his favorite big screen TV was seen watching the function on a very small TV set. A picture circulating on social media was also shared by an authentic Ghanaian […]Continue Reading

Politics World

43 Villas, 57 houses, 7 Hotels, 18 Luxurious Cars – tall list of Properties of Defense Minister of Guinea Who Has Allegedly Stolen Over $1.3bn from the State

By Admin Editor September 24, 2021 285 0

The Minister of Defense in Guinea, Dr Mohamed Diané, has been reportedly tracked down and arrested by Coup D’état leader Mamady Doumbouya in a suspected US$1.2billion government fund embezzlement. Dr Mohamed Diané was also said to have been in charge of Presidential Affairs and is one of the numerous Conde government trusted friends being interrogated […]Continue Reading

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Africa cannot outsource its health to the rest of the world – AfDB boss

By Admin Editor September 24, 2021 255 0

Global leaders, in a sideline event on health during the United Nations General Assembly, voiced the urgent need to scale up Covid-19 vaccine production and access in the wake of a pandemic that has caused unprecedented economic loss and bankrupted health care systems in Africa. The Future Investment Initiative Institute hosted the virtual event on […]Continue Reading

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Taliban ask to speak at UN General Assembly in New York

By Admin Editor September 22, 2021 259 0

The Taliban have asked to address world leaders at the United Nations General Assembly this week in New York City. A UN committee will rule on the request but it is unlikely to happen during the current session of the body. The Taliban also nominated their Doha-based spokesperson, Suhail Shaheen, as Afghanistan’s UN ambassador. The […]Continue Reading

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Rwandan court finds ‘Hotel Rwanda’ film hero guilty in terrorism case

By Admin Editor September 20, 2021 267 0

A Rwandan court on Monday found Paul Rusesabagina, a one-time hotel manager portrayed as a hero in a Hollywood film about the 1994 genocide, guilty of being part of a group responsible for terrorist attacks. “They should be found guilty for being part of this terror group – MRCD-FLN,” judge Beatrice Mukamurenzi said of 20 […]Continue Reading

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France pulls out of UK defence talks amid row

By Admin Editor September 20, 2021 273 0

France’s defence minister has cancelled talks with her UK counterpart amid the row prompted by a new security deal between Britain, the US and Australia. Paris is angry after Australia signed the Aukus pact to build nuclear-powered submarines, pulling out of a major contract with France in the process. UK PM Boris Johnson said France […]Continue Reading

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US and UK face int’l backlash over Australia defence deal

By Admin Editor September 17, 2021 281 0

The US and UK are facing growing international criticism over a new security pact signed with Australia. The deal – seen as an effort to counter China – will see the US and UK give Australia the technology to build nuclear-powered submarines. But the move angered France, which said it had been “stabbed in the […]Continue Reading

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North Korea fires two ballistic missiles into East Sea, says South

By Admin Editor September 16, 2021 284 0

North Korea has fired two ballistic missiles across its east coast, South Korea’s military has confirmed. Japan’s Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga has called the launch “outrageous”, saying it threatened peace and security in the region. It is North Korea’s second weapons test in recent days, after the launch of a new long-range cruise missile. Continue Reading

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British American Tobacco negotiated bribe for Mugabe, new evidence suggests

By Admin Editor September 14, 2021 285 0

A BBC Panorama investigation has found evidence that suggests one of Britain’s biggest companies paid a bribe to the former Zimbabwean leader Robert Mugabe. Documents show British American Tobacco (BAT) was involved in negotiations to pay between $300,000 and $500,000 to Mugabe’s Zanu-PF party in 2013. The documents also reveal BAT was paying bribes in […]Continue Reading

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Afghanistan: First Kabul airlift expected since Taliban takeover

By Admin Editor September 9, 2021 300 0

Some 200 people, including Americans, are expected to be airlifted out of Kabul in the first such operation since the Taliban takeover on 15 August. Charter flights are expected to start on Thursday, Qatari and US sources say. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged help with evacuations during a recent visit to Qatar, which […]Continue Reading

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Guinea coup leaders free dozens of political prisoners

By Admin Editor September 8, 2021 301 0

Coup leaders in Guinea have released about 80 political prisoners who had been detained under the ousted President Alpha Condé. As they walked free, they were welcomed by crowds of cheering supporters in the capital, Conakry. Around 400 people had been imprisoned during protests in 2020. There are indications that leaders of the West African […]Continue Reading

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Flash flooding in New York and New Jersey kills nine

By Admin Editor September 3, 2021 333 0

At least nine people have died after flash flooding and tornadoes hit the north-eastern US, local media report. Some people were trapped in flooded basements of their homes, while one body was found in a vehicle that was swept away. The governors of New York and New Jersey declared a state of emergency, and New […]Continue Reading