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American rapper Cardi B in Africa for Nigeria, Ghana events

American rapper Cardi B has arrived in Nigeria to perform at music events in Nigeria and Ghana this weekend. The rapper, announced her arrival via...

Sierra Leone to hold interfaith prayers to fight graft

December 9 is celebrated annually as UN International Anti-Corruption Day. This year, Sierra Leone's Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) will hold a public symposium on corruption and...

Uber expands in Africa as it launches in Ivory Coast

Despite facing challenges in Europe, ride-hailing firm Uber has now launched in Ivory Coast’s commercial capital Abidjan. The launch on Thursday forms part of the...

Nigerian senator jailed 12 years for stealing $19.6m

A top and prominent Nigerian senator Orji Uzor Kalu has been jailed 12 years for diverting state funds amounting to $19.6m. Kalu was found guilty...

58 Gambians killed in boat disaster off Mauritania coast

At least 58 Gambians have been confirmed dead after a boat carrying dozens of migrants capsized in the Atlantic Ocean off Mauritania. The UN migration agency...

Gambia: Commission uncovers Yahya Jammeh’s alleged crimes

A Gambian truth commission has heard testimony that former president Yahya Jammeh was responsible for numerous grave crimes during his 22 years in office. Human...

Dangote has world’s largest crude distillation equipment

Dangote has announced that it has taken delivery of the "world's largest single train crude distillation column" at its Oil Refinery in Nigeria. The company...

Ghanaians are angry for paying too much for mobile data

Ghanaians are outraged by a sudden surge in mobile data rates this month from major telecom companies like MTN, operating in the West African...

Ghana’s new banknotes spark confusion over relevance

Ghana's economy has over the last decade been on a roller coaster with signs of positivity and growth; decreasing inflation and subtle macro-economic stability...

Burkina Faso: Gunmen open fire inside church, kill at least 14

Gunmen in Burkina Faso on Sunday opened fire on worshipers at a church killing at least 14 people. Local media reported that the victims were...

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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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