President Akufo-Addo tours North East Region, promises more appointments
President Akufo-Addo has assured the people of North East Region that upon completion of the composition of his government, there will be more appointments from the region. President Akufo-Addo gave the assurance on his on-going tour of the North East Region. He promised the expansion of the road network and establishment of a tertiary institution […]
CJ’s complaint against Dominic Ayine proper – Ndebugre
There is no problem with the Chief Justice, Justice Kwasi Anin Yeboah filing a disciplinary complaint against legal practitioner and Member of Parliament for Bolgatanga East, Dr Dominic Akuritinga Ayine at the General Legal Council (GLC). According to private legal practitioner and former Member of Parliament for Zebilla, Mr John Ndebugre, the arguments being made […]
Accra Central: Traders demonstrate against government for removing them
Traders at Railway Station and UTC area at Accra’s central business district demonstrate against government for removing them. They marched peacefully along the shoulder of the road in their numbers towards the office of the New Patriotic Party in Adabraka. This mass movement of traders marched to NPP office to express their dissatisfaction with their […]
11 Policemen killed in ambush in Burkina Faso
11 policemen have been killed in an ambush by suspected jihadists in Northern Burkina Faso, and four more officers are missing. Security Minister Ousseni Compaore said a relief team of the national police was targeted in an ambush by armed individuals. Security sources had earlier reported that the attack took place at Yirgou, a small […]
Infuriated Sea opens century graves in Ketu South
The on-going devastating sea erosion in some communities along the coast of the Ketu South Municipality has turned its ugly hands to historical graveyards. Currently, the hard hit communities are Salakorpe, Amutsinu, Adina and other communities. The tidal waves which has already led to loss of properties is about to hit other communities in the […]
President Akufo-Addo appoints Mustapha Hamid CEO of NPA
President Akufo-Addo has appointed Dr. Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority. He takes over from Hassan Tampoli, who is now MP for Gushiegu and a Deputy Transport Minister-nominee. Dr. Hamid’s appointment takes effect from the first of next month. A letter from the President to Dr. Hamid dated June 17th said […]
Namibia president explains his vaccine delay
The Namibian president Hage Geingob has said he delayed getting a Covid-19 vaccine because doctors had advised him against taking the AstraZeneca jab that was available locally. He said he had to request for the Johnson & Johnson vaccine from neighbouring South Africa. “They tested me and said given my age and also my conditions […]
Madagascar families ‘eating mud’ in worst drought
The World Food Programme is warning that the worst drought in southern Madagascar for four decades is causing hunger and famine-like conditions. Its director, David Beasley, who has just visited the region, said that without immediate assistance more than half a million people would soon be “knocking on famine’s door”, with another 800,000 marching towards […]
Ex-Mauritanian president facing graft charges jailed
The former president of Mauritania, Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz, has been jailed by a judge in charge of a corruption investigation. He’d previously been under house arrest. Mr Aziz, who led the West African state from 2008 to 2019, has been under investigation on charges including money laundering since March this year. He denies the […]
Sudan asks for UN meeting over Nile dam row
Sudan’s foreign minister has written to the UN Security Council to intervene on the row over Ethiopia’s Grand Renaissance Dam (Gerd) on the Nile River. Sudan wants the council to meet and discuss the dam’s “impact on the safety and security of millions of people”. Minister Mariam al-Mahdi’s letter to the council head asks him […]
