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Ghana’s President faces backlash over €170 mln loan facility

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– – Soon after coming into office for his first tenure as President of Ghana in 2017, Nana Akufo Addo announced his desire to see Africa and his country Ghana end the perennial quest for aid abroad to develop. He said that “It is time to pursue a path to prosperity and self-respect for our nation. A Ghana Beyond Aid… Read More
Africa Ghana West Africa World 

Ex-Ghanaian President withdraws as special AU envoy to Somalia

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– – Former Ghanaian President John Mahama has withdrawn his acceptance as a special African Union (AU) envoy to mediate talks over the political crisis in Somalia. In a statement, Mr. Mahama attributed his decision to the lack of support by the Somali federal government. He said the proposed assignment required that he “enjoy the unalloyed support and co-operation of… Read More
Africa World 

New study predicts more Covid-19 patients to die in Africa

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– – A new study has predicted that patients who are critically ill with Covid-19 are more likely to die in Africa than in any other region in the world. The study published by The Lancet attributes this to the shortage of crucial equipment in hospitals that are helpful in saving lives as well as shortage of specialised staff. About… Read More
Africa Central Africa World 

DR Congo: Many left homeless amid volcanic eruption

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At least five deaths have been reported while people were evacuating and fleeing to safety but officials are yet confirm those reports. Houses were destroyed in the city due to the disaster which occurred 10km (six miles) from Goma. Rwandan authorities said about 3,000 people had officially crossed from Goma. – – Tom Peyre-Costa, from the Norwegian Refugee Council in… Read More
Africa Business World 

Malaysian startup Finology wins $500K funding from Seedstars

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– – After almost a year-long virtual run, the Seedstars World Competition 2020/21 announced this year’s Global Winner, Malaysian FinTech startup Finology, a startup that enables seamless access to financial products via the use of proprietary technology and digital distribution channels. Finology will receive the grand prize of $500K in equity investment. Watch the Grand Finale replay here:  … Read More
Africa Senegal West Africa World 

Hundreds stage street protest in Senegal against LGBTQ rights

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– – Hundreds of people have staged a street protest in Senegal in opposition to activities of LGBTQ persons. The protest on Sunday in the capital Dakar was intended to push for same-sex or homosexuality to be made a crime in Senegal. Senegal’s laws do not allow for same-sex activities, with offenders punishable by up to five years in prison.… Read More
Africa Mali West Africa World 

Mali’s President detained by soldiers amid fears of another coup

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– – There are fears Mali may be witnessing another military coup after soldiers detained the country’s president and prime minister. Soldiers reportedly unhappy with a recently announced transitional government on Monday took the president and prime minister by force to the Kati military camp. The camp is a few kilometres from the capital Bamako as fears grow of a… Read More
Africa Featured Gambia West Africa World 

Gambia: Commission uncovered ex-President’s alleged crimes

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– – Testimony before a Gambian truth commission linking former president Yahya Jammeh to numerous grave crimes during his 22 years in office should be followed by criminal accountability, Human Rights Watch said today with the release of a video, “Truth and Justice in Gambia.” On May 27, 2021, the Gambia Truth, Reconciliation, and Reparations Commission (TRRC) is scheduled to conclude over two years of publicly televised sessions.… Read More
Africa Mali West Africa World 

Mali’s coup leaders have seized power again

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– – Mali’s coup leaders have announced that they have seized power once more, after relieving interim President Bah Ndaw and Prime Minister Moctar Ouane of their duties. On Monday the sacked president and prime minister for the transitional government were detained by soldiers. The soldiers reportedly were unhappy with a recently announced transitional government. They took the president and… Read More
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