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Strike by airport workers in Ghana disrupts flights

Elwin Mandowa, , , , , , , ,
– – Staff of Ghana’s Civil Aviation Authority have laid down their tools. They are protesting encroachment on lands belonging to the authority which they claim is affecting their operations. The strike follows a recent ultimatum issued by the workers for their concerns to be addressed or be forced to embark on strike. Some domestic airlines have cancelled flights as a… Read More
Africa Investments 

Webinar on Africa’s COVID-19 response within the extractives sector

Elwin Mandowa,
What: Webinar on Africa’s COVID-19 response within the extractives sector   Who: The African Legal Support Facility and the African Natural Resources Centre When: Wednesday 21 October, 10:00am to 12:00pm GMT Where: Virtual All across Africa, the extractives sector and other economic activity has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Some governments have responded by allowing the sector to remain… Read More
Africa Investments 

Message from Wambui Gichuri, Acting Vice President, Agriculture, Human and Social Development, African Development Bank Group, on Global Handwashing…

Elwin Mandowa,
This year’s Global Handwashing Day* theme – “Hand Hygiene for All” – takes on an added importance. Handwashing, this simple, effective, and inexpensive practice, saves lives and prevents infectious diseases and epidemics such as COVID-19 from spreading. Unfortunately, this essential preventive measure is not available to everyone because only one in four Africans have access to a safe source of water.… Read More
Africa Nigeria News and Headlines West Africa World 

Nigerians reject new police unit to replace disbanded force

Elwin Mandowa, , , , , ,
– – What was supposed to appease Nigerians following the disbandment of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) has ruffled feathers among some Nigerians. Thousands of Nigerians are outraged over the unveiling of a new unit to replace the SARS accused of violating the rights of citizens including illegal detentions, assaults and shootings. According to the head of the police Mohammed… Read More
OP-ED Opinions 

SWAT Is SARS, SARS Is SWAT! By Bayo Oluwasanmi

Elwin Mandowa,
In recent days, SARS has faced unprecedented local and international media attention over several incidents in which many Nigerians have died, tortured, kidnapped, and assaulted by SARS. In response to the historic defiance of our youths to protest in towns and cities, the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, said he had set up Special Weapons and Tactics team to replace… Read More
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500 volunteers still battling fire on Mount Kilimanjaro

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– – At least 500 volunteers continue to battle a fire on Africa’s tallest peak, Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzaia as they hope to bring it under control. The fire broke out on Sunday, according to the country’s National Parks service. Moto umezuka Mlima Kilimanjaro leo mchana na jitihada za kuuzima bado zinaendelea. Taarifa zaidi zitafuatia. #TANAPANEWS BY @PASCALSHELUTETE pic.twitter.com/Jcfj6QlCf8 —… Read More
Africa Ghana Nigeria News and Headlines West Africa World 

Nigerians in Ghana demonstrate against police brutalities

Elwin Mandowa, , , , , , ,
– – Some Nigerians residing in Ghana have picketed at the Nigerian High Commission in Accra. They are demanding an end to what they call police brutalities against civilians in Nigeria. The Nigerians carried placards asking the Nigerian government to sit up and end the brutalities. It took the intervention of Ghanaian security officers to end the protest. – –… Read More
Africa Investments 

Appointments in the cabinet of African Development Bank President Akinwumi Adesina

Elwin Mandowa,
DIRECTOR GENERAL, CABINET OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT The African Development Bank Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Yacine FAL Director General, Cabinet Office of the President, effective 1st November 2020. As Director General, Ms. Fal will oversee the administrative and operational work and activities of the Cabinet Office of the President. Primarily, she will provide oversight of… Read More
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