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Togo restricts internet access amid protests

Officials in Togo have restricted access to the internet and some social media platforms as opposition party supporters continue with agitations demanding an end to the Gnassingbé dynasty.

Google to train 10 million African in online skills

Alphabet Inc's Google aims to train 10 million people in Africa in online skills over the next five years in an effort to make...

African innovators awarded for their inventions

Ten African Innovations were unveiled and rewarded at a ceremony in Ghana’s capital Accra as part of the sixth edition of the Innovation Prize...

The Inspiring Story of Ghana’s Young Girls into Electronics

Unemployment is a major issue in developing countries and most governments in Africa continue to struggle with solutions. Getting support to address this issue therefore...

Ghana’s Science University builds solar-powered vehicle

Ghana’s Science and Technology University called the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has built a solar-powered 4×4 vehicle. Ghana’s News Agency reported...

Ghana’s first Satellite released into orbit after successful launch

Ghana's first satellite called Ghansat-1 was on Friday released into orbit after its successful launch in June. Ghanasat-1 was launched into International Space Station (ISS)...

Gambia: Students denied US visas for robotics contest

Five teenage students from Gambia due to compete in an international robotics competition in Washington this month have been denied visas by the United...

European Commission slaps Google with record 2.7 billion dollar antitrust fine

Google has been fined 2.42bn euros ($2.7bn; £2.1bn) by the European Commission after it ruled the company had abused its power by promoting its own shopping comparison service at the top of search results. The amount is the regulator's largest penalty to date against a company accused of distorting the market. The ruling also orders Google to end its anti-competitive practices within 90 days or face a further penalty. The US firm said it may appeal.

Nigeria to launch Africa’s 1st nanosatellite

Nigeria is to launch Africa’s first nanosatellite (an artificial satellite with a wet mass between one and 10 kg 2.2–22 lb)  into the orbit,...

Cyberattack spreads to 99 countries, blocked in US

About 100 countries have reported a cyberattack that  has infected tens of thousands of computers and especially disrupted Britain’s health system and global shipper...

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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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