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Gambians to vote in first Mayoral elections

Gambians will on Saturday vote for new mayors for various assemblies in the West African nation, the first time such an election is taking place since Yahya Jammeh was ousted in 2017.

Ghana’s parliament chief threatens to resign over gay rights

The Speaker of Ghana’s parliament has threatened to resign if any attempt is made to put a legislation before the law-making chamber to approve gay rights.

Gambia puts Jammeh’s cars and planes on sale

Several luxury cars and planes belonging to former President of The Gambia, Yahya Jammeh have been put on sale by the current government to off-set debts incurred by the former leader.

Ghana and Nigeria to prevent spread of Ebola

Two major powers in West Africa, Ghana and Nigeria have announced health measures to prevent the spread of Ebola from the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Ghanaians mock ‘idea’ to rename the country’s premier university

Ghana’s President Nana Akufo Addo has stirred controversy after he declared his uncle Joseph Boakye Danquah as the founder of the country’s premier tertiary institution, the University of Ghana.

Ghana: Uber rejects commission charge plea from drivers

US based technology company, Uber has rejected plea from drivers working under it in Ghana to reduce commission charges on their trips.

1,000 Boko Haram victims rescued by soldiers

The military in Nigeria has said that over 1,000 people held hostage by Islamist militant group Boko Haram in the northeast of the country have been rescued.

Buhari returns to London for Medical check-up

The Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari will on Tuesday travel to London in the UK for a four day medical check-up, according to his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu.

Ghanaian mother baths son with hot water for stealing

A Ghanaian mother has bathed her own son with hot water accusing the 11-year-old boy of stealing her money which is less than $1 (GHC 1).

Nigeria’s Buhari seeking re-election to “make a difference”

Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari is seeking re-election in 2019 despite facing major challenges in his country and criticisms about his performance.

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Ghana’s new law that jails citizens not wearing facemask 10 years

Ghanaians who fail to wear the face masks in compliance with a presidential directive risk going to jail for ten years. They also face a...
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