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Africa Business World 

Brexit shakes up world’s strongest driving licences

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– – The United Kingdom driving licence has dropped from the most to the least powerful after Brexit took place earlier last year. In a 2021 comparison by Compare the Market, the power of 22 countries’ driving licences was ranked based on their ability to be used abroad with ease and without restrictions. The most powerful driving licence is that… Read More
Africa Mozambique Southern Africa World 

Islamist militants in Mozambique behead children

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– – Islamist militants in Mozambique are reportedly beheading children in the northern province of Cabo Delgado. Aid agency Save the Children which made the revelation in a report saying some of the children are as young as 11. Save the Children released the report after engaging displaced families who reported gruesome scenes. More than 2,500 people have been killed… Read More
Africa Ghana West Africa World 

Ghana certifies 10 locally made natural hair and skin products

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– – Ghana’s Food and Drugs Authority has always reiterated it’s commitment to fight for consumer interest, without reneging. In recent times, the Board has alerted the public on unsafe product and certified products that meet safety and quality standards. A company recently certified with confidence from the FDA is skin and hair care brand, Golden Oil Naturals. The company… Read More
Africa Featured Gambia West Africa World 

Germany detains Gambian driver of Jammeh’s ‘hit-squad unit’

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– – A Gambian man has been detained in Germany for alleged role in some killings under ex-president Yahya Jammeh. The man Bai L, according to German police is suspected of participating in crimes against humanity while serving as driver for the feared paramilitary unit of Jammeh. He is accused of driving officers from the paramilitary unit known as the… Read More
Africa World 

Book Review: My Media Journey

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– – Book Author: Robert Nii Arday Clegg Publisher: Self-Published Pages: 300 Reviewer: Ace Anan Ankomah This exciting and exhilarating book is dedicated to Robert’s mother, “Auntie Christie.” The author is unabashed, forthright, says it as it is, takes no prisoners, and bars no holds. – – We are transported through an unfulfilled desire to study in Warwick University, twice… Read More
Africa East Africa World 

Tanzania police makes arrests over missing president rumour

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But Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa rejected those reports saying “Tanzanians should be at peace. Your president is around, healthy, working hard. To spread rumours that he is sick is just an outcome of hate.” – – The prime minister added that the president has been busy at work indoors reviewing files. “I have decided to say this to give hope to Tanzanians… Read More
Africa Ghana West Africa World 

Ghana’s top artistes Samini and Stonebwoy banter over Grammys

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– – Two of Ghana’s leading Dancehall musicians, Samini and Stonebwoy have engaged in a banter on social media. The banter was sparked by news of Nigerian musicians, Burna Boy and Wizkid winning awards at the 2021 Grammys. Burna Boy won the Best Global Music Album category while Wizkid won the Best Music Video for his song with Beyoncé; Brown… Read More
Africa East Africa World 

Ugandan politician Bobi Wine arrested for protesting

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– – Ugandan opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has been arrested in the capital, Kampala. The former presidential candidate was leading a team of MPs from his party, the National Unity Platform, in a protest on Monday. Bobi Wine and his fellow politicians were protesting the arrests and disappearances of their supporters in the lead up… Read More
Africa World 

Burna Boy and Wizkid win awards at Grammys 2021

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Nigeria Afrobeats stars Burna Boy and Wizkid have both won awards at the 2021 Grammys. Burna Boy won the Best Global Music Album category while Wizkid won the Best Music Video for his song with Beyoncé; Brown Skin Girl, from Lion King: The Gift album. Beyoncé’s daughter Blue Ivy was also a winner on the song. The Best Music Video… Read More
Africa Featured World 

Here are Africa’s 10 Most Forward-Thinking Countries

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– – Countries around the world have the responsibility to look out for the interest of their citizens. That requires forward thinking, related to anticipating change and helping to ensure security in people’s daily lives. Every year countries around the world are ranked based on how best they are doing in foreseeing the future and enabling people to adapt quickly… Read More
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