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Liberia run-off poll: Weah gets support of ex-warlord

The leading contender in Liberia’s presidential run-off election for next month, George Weah has received the support of an ex-warlord Prince Johnson.

Anger in Ghana over the defilement of a four-year-old girl

There is an out-pour of anger from Ghanaians over the defilement of a four-year-old girl in central Ghana by a young man with the alleged perpetrator being freed by traditional leaders.

Nivea takes down ‘offensive’ skin-lightening ad billboard

Cosmetics making company Nivea has taken down its campaign billboard in Ghana which came under a lot of criticisms for promoting the sale of skin-lightening creams.

Ghana revokes arrival visa for Chinese

Ghana’s government on Tuesday announced its decision to cancel Emergency Visa for all Chinese national traveling to the West African nation.

ECOWAS leaders to push for common currency by 2020

Leaders of the West African sub-region have decided to speed up efforts at institutionalizing a common currency for bloc after meeting in Niamey, Niger.

Gambia joins calls for Togo’s Gnassingbe to resign

The Gambia has joined the opposition in Togo to call on Togo’s President Faure Gnassingbe to resign as agitations continue in the West African nation for an end to the Gnassingbe dynasty which has lasted for 50 years.

Nigeria: Suicide bombers kill at least 13

At least 13 people have been killed in three suicide bomb attacks in Nigeria's northeastern city of Maiduguri with 16 others sustaining serious injuries.

Gambia: Campaign to bring Jammeh to justice launched

An international campaign has been launched by some Gambians seeking to have their former President Yahya Jammeh who is currently in exile in Equatorial Guinea brought to justice.

Ghanaian asylum seeker jailed for rape in Germany

A 31-year-old Ghanaian who was arrested in Bonn, Germany for allegedly raping a woman at knife point in April this year has been convicted of rape and jailed for 11 and a half years.

Ghana: Mother of special needs kids rescued from suicide attempt

A Ghanaian mother who is frustrated by the difficulties in taking care of her four children with special needs has been rescued by a support group, Special Mothers Group from committing suicide in Accra.

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Nigerian High Commission apartments in Ghana demolished

Some new apartments built at the residence of the Nigerian High Commissioner in Ghana’s capital city Accra, have been demolished by bulldozers. The apartments have been constructed to...

Covid-19: Ghana records significant recovery numbers

Ghanaian health officials on Saturday said over 10,000 persons infected with the coronavirus have now recovered. The significant number of recoveries means the country now...

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

Zimbabwe's Health Minister Obadiah Moyo has been arrested over corruption allegations related to procurement of medical equipment worth $60 million. Moyo is accused of illegally...

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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