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Liberians to choose new president in runoff vote on December 26

Liberians would now have the opportunity to choose a new president in a runoff poll on December 26 after the country’s National Elections Commission announced a new date.

Togo’s opposition boycotts talks with government, plans more protests

The opposition in Togo on Tuesday refused to hold talks with the government to bring an end to the agitations demanding an end to the Gnassingbe dynasty.

Ghana: Young girls trade sex for fish due to poverty

Officials in Ghana have raised alarm over an emerging trend where young girls in the central part of the country exchange sex for fish due to poverty.

German President in Ghana for first historic visit to Africa

Germany and Ghana are hoping to deepen bilateral relations in the next three days as the German President, Frank-Walter Steinmeier begins a three day visit to Ghana on Monday.

Liberia’s presidential run-off poll to go ahead after court ruling

Liberia’s Supreme Court on Thursday ruled dismissing demands for a fresh presidential election due to claims of fraud in the October poll.

Nigeria’s army chief fighting Boko Haram sacked

The Nigerian army chief leading the fight against the insurgency of Boko Haram has been sacked by the leadership of the country’s military command.

Ghana’s Akufo Addo marks a year since his election victory

Ghana's President Nana Akufo Addo on Thursday marked a year since he was voted as president of the west African nation.

13 killed by deadly bacterial infection in Ghana

At least 13 students of a school in Ghana’s second capital city, Kumasi have been killed by the deadly atypical bacterial which is a respiratory infectious disease.

Nigerian state of Imo gets minister for ‘happiness’

The Nigerian state of Imo has appointed a minister or commissioner for happiness with the commissioner also taking charge of couples' fulfillment duties.

Switzerland to return $321 million Nigerian stolen fund

The government of Switzerland has announced that it will be returning to the Nigerian government about $321 million from the seizure of assets from the family of the country’s former military leader Sani Abacha.

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DR Congo: President’s ex-chief of staff jailed 20 years for corruption

The ex-chief of staff of the president of the Democratic Republic of Congo has been jailed 20 years by a high court. Vital Kamerhe was...

Covid-19: Zimbabwe’s health minister arrested, charged for graft

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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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