Africa Business Ghana World 

Ghanaian-German Centre to hold second gender conference

– – The Ghanaian-German Centre for Jobs, Migration and Reintegration (GGC) has announced that its 2nd Gender Conference is slated for 7 October 2020 in Accra. The gender conference, which is on the theme, “Exploring Support Systems available in Ghana Before and after Migration: The Case of Female Migrant Workers” will bring together key stakeholders drawn from Civil Society, Educational,… Read More
Africa Sports World 

Sadio Mane isolating after positive coronavirus test

– – Liverpool forward Sadio Mane has tested positive for coronavirus and is self-isolating. The news comes three days after the club said midfielder Thiago Alcantara had tested positive for Covid-19. Liverpool say the Senegal winger has “displayed minor symptoms of the virus but feels in good health overall”. Mane, 28, played for the Reds in a 3-1 win over… Read More
Africa Featured World 

Trump moved to military hospital after COVID-19 diagnosis

– – U.S. President Donald Trump moved to a military hospital for treatment on Friday after being diagnosed with COVID-19 as his administration and election campaign scrambled to adjust to an extraordinary twist in his turbulent presidency. Roughly 17 hours after he announced that he had tested positive for the coronavirus, Trump walked slowly from the White House to a… Read More
Europe 

Mediterranean Sea: ‘Cycle of violence’ for fleeing migrants must be addressed

OHCHR highlighted what it called a “cycle of violence” whereby people faced deprivation and abuse in Libya, only to be left to drift “for days at sea”. Often, their boats were intercepted dangerously by the authorities and returned to Libya, the UN rights office said, noting that migrants then faced arbitrary detention, torture and other serious human rights violations. And… Read More
Africa World 

Here are the 13 benefits of orgasms you need to know

– – The benefits of orgasms are crazy: Not only can they help you sleep better, orgasms can also boost your immunity, promote bone health, and clear your skin—and that’s just a few of their benefits. “The brain manufactures and releases substances called neurotransmitters and neuropeptides during sexual stimulation and orgasm. These substances are wonderful for your overall physical and emotional wellbeing. They can… Read More
Africa Ghana West Africa World 

Five illegal miners die after mining pit collapses in Ghana

– – Ghanaian officials have confirmed the death of five people after a mining pit collapsed on them. The incident occurred in a community called Anyafuri Gyaman in the Upper Denkyira West District, according to local media reporting. Officials said Thursday’s incident happened when the small scale miners were prospecting for gold in the central part of the country. At… Read More
Africa Featured Ghana West Africa World 

Impact Hub Accra wins $10k MASHAV grant to tackle plastic waste

– – Impact Hub Accra, a leading social entrepreneurship and innovation centre in Ghana has been awarded a grant of $10,000 by the Israeli government’s development agency, MASHAV to tackle plastic waste. A Cheque of $10,000 (GH 57,900) was presented to officials of Impact Hub Accra at a ceremony in Ghana’s capital Accra on Thursday. The grant is to support… Read More
Africa East Africa World 

Kenya’s President won’t extend his stay in power beyond 2022

– – Kenya’s President Uhuru Kenyatta has said that he will never seek to change his country’s constitution to extend his stay in power beyond 2022. Kenyatta’s tenure ends in 2022 and there are reports of a possibility of a change to the constitution so he occupies a prime minister position if created. But the Kenyan leader has ruled that… Read More
Africa World 

Donald Trump, wife Melania test positive for Covid-19

– – President Donald Trump has tested positive for Covid-19, upending the already chaotic US election, but was described by his doctor on Friday as feeling “well” and able to perform his duties while quarantining. Trump first announced on Twitter that he and First Lady Melania Trump had tested positive for the virus. “We will get through this TOGETHER!” he… Read More
Africa Sports World 

Lewandowski wins Uefa men’s player of the year

– – Bayern Munich forward Robert Lewandowski has been named Uefa men’s Player of the Year 2019-20. Poland striker Lewandowski, 32, beat Bayern team-mate Manuel Neuer and Manchester City midfielder Kevin de Bruyne to the award. Bayern’s Hansi Flick was named men’s coach of the year after leading his side to a sixth European title. Lewandowski scored 55 goals in… Read More
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