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Ghana’s President was misled over migrant massacre in Gambia

– – In 2005, some 59 West African migrants were murdered in the Gambia. The migrants were hoping to reach Senegal enroute to Europe through the Mediterranean. The truth of what actually happened only emerged after ex-leader Yahya Jammeh left office. Since his exit from power in 2017, he has been implicated by some of his former soldiers, who said… Read More
Africa Business South Africa Southern Africa World 

6 best forex traders in South Africa and how they achieved it

– – Forex trading is one of the most profitable businesses. Individuals who find success in currencies grow their fortune in a reap and bounds. That notwithstanding, some people still do not believe you can make a fortune trading forex. Well, South Africa is one of the countries that have notable names of great forex traders. These individuals boast of… Read More
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Tanzania’s PM says president is in his office working hard

– – Tanzania’s Prime Minister, Kassim Majaliwa has said that the country’s President John Magufuli is in the country and working hard in his office. He was reacting to media reports of Mr. Magufuli contracting Covid-19 and receiving medical treatment abroad. President Magufuli hasn’t been seen in public for weeks, an unusual posturing of the Tanzanian leader who is very… Read More
Africa Ghana West Africa World 

Ghana: Man beats lover to death over $2

– – A 30-year-old man has beaten his girlfriend to death following a misunderstanding over $2.6 (GHc15). Police in a town of Tafo Pankrono in Ghana’s Ashanti region told a court that the suspect Ebenezer Korang gave $32 (GHC 185) to his girlfriend, Abigail Adoma, for safekeeping. When Korang asked the deceased to return the money at a meeting point… Read More
Pacific 

UN agency raises alarm over ‘targeted’ violence against women in Myanmar protests

In addition, women in detention are also reportedly experiencing sexual harassment and violence, UN-Women said in a statement on Friday.  UN Women Executive Director @phumzileunwomen condemns the violent crackdown in #Myanmar & expresses deep concern over targeted & disproportionate violence against women, calls for respect of the right of women to peaceful assembly & release of all detained https://t.co/Otkhrmnvpe —… Read More
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South Africa’s Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini dies aged 72

– – South Africa’s popular AmaZulu King Goodwill Zwelithini has died aged 72, according to the royal house. He died on Friday morning after staying in hospital for weeks due to a problem with his blood glucose levels. His health took a turn for the worst, the royal house said leading to his death in the early hours of Friday morning.… Read More
Africa Ghana West Africa World 

[Video]: Five Ghanaian police women punished for ‘sexy dressing’

– – Five female police officers in Ghana have been punished for putting up a sexy outlook, a video of which went viral on social media. The officers were wearing their police beret with an attractive and beautiful tube apparel outfit. They looked beautiful in the jumpsuits while serving as bridesmaids for one of their colleagues this month. … Read More
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Tanzania’s President Magufuli in India for Covid-19 treatment

– – Tanzania’s President John Magufuli is reportedly in India for further treatment for Covid-19, the country’s main opposition leader has said. John Magufuli this week was said to be on admission at a Kenyan hospital undergoing medical treatment for Covid-19. Opposition leader Tundu Lissu who said Magufuli had coronavirus and a cardiac arrest has also revealed that the Tanzanian… Read More
Pacific 

Myanmar crackdown has led to likely crimes against humanity, Human Rights Council told

Calling for a united global response, Special Rapporteur, Thomas Andrews said that “the people of Myanmar need not only words of support but supportive action. They need the help of the international community, now”. ‘Wholly insufficient’ According to the independent rights expert, appointed by the Council with a three-year unpaid mandate, Wednesday’s UN Security Council statement expressing ambassadors’ deep concern about developments in Myanmar are welcome… Read More
Africa Ghana West Africa World 

Ghana: Anger over killing of women by abusive partners

– – There is a public uproar in Ghana over the killing of two women by their abusive male partners this month. Within 48 hours, the two women died after they were brutally assaulted by their partners. In the first case, an Accra based business executive was arrested after he allegedly assaulted the wife, leading to his wife. The second case… Read More
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