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Ghana launches ‘Hike For the Child Online’ Campaign

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– – Child Online Africa (COA) in Collaboration with the Head of State Award Scheme – Ghana has launched an online safety campaign called ‘Hike for the child online’ campaign. Launched on October 22, 2021, the charity campaign is an initiative to spark up discussion and support for the safety and well-being of children online in Africa. The first edition… Read More
Africa Featured World 

Majority across G20 countries see Climate change as crisis

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– – A major poll of public opinion on climate change in the G20 countries published today by the UN Development Programme (UNDP) and the University of Oxford, shows how public support for climate action is set to strengthen in the near future as climate-aware teenagers become of voting age, enter the workforce, and move into positions of greater influence.… Read More
Africa Sudan World 

Sudan: 7 killed, 140 injured in protests over military coup

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– – Seven people are reported to have been killed during protests against the military in Sudan for Monday’s coup. Some 140 people are also said to have been injured in the protests which resulted in clashes between protesters and soldiers. Sudan’s military on Monday dissolved the transitional civilian government after arresting political leaders. The soldiers led by Gen Abdel… Read More
Africa Nigeria News and Headlines West Africa World 

#NoFalseNewsZone comic book series launched in Nigeria

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– – Facebook and Comic Republic have announced the launch of #NoFalseNewsZone online comic book, an exciting and educational comic series designed to help people think critically about the messages they see and read online. The series helps readers to identify false news and what they can do to help minimise its spread. The online comic book, which comes in… Read More
Africa Football Sports World 

The Ronaldo Dilemma

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– – Regardless of his age, picking up Christiano Ronaldo for only £12.86 million was a bargain for Manchester United. Not only will they be making this money back in the inevitable shirt sales and increased attention from around the world, but he has made quite the impact. With his winner against Atalanta last Wednesday, along with his winner against… Read More
Africa North Africa Sudan World 

Sudan: Another coup as military dissolves civilian government

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– – Sudan’s military on Monday dissolved the transitional civilian government after arresting political leaders following another coup. The soldiers led by Gen Abdel Fattah Burhan who had been heading a joint council with civilian leaders has now declared a state of emergency. He blamed the current military take-over on political infighting within the civilian government. Protesters earlier took to… Read More
Africa Ghana Rwanda West Africa World 

Youth Connekt Africa Summit ends amid calls for youth-led solutions

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– – Young Africans have called for more freedom and opportunities to propel the socio-economic growth of the continent as thousands of them took part in the2021 Youth Connekt Africa summit held in Ghana’s capital, Accra. The annual convening event connects youth from across the continent and beyond with policy influencers, political and industry leaders among others on accelerating youth… Read More
Africa Ghana West Africa World 

Ghana’s president calls for tolerance over anti-LGBTQ+ bill debate

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– – Ghana’s President Nana Akufo-Addo has said that he expects tolerance from citizens as the country’s parliament prepares to debate an anti-LGBTQ+ bill. The bill which is being sponsored by some Members of Parliament has support of religious bodies and seeks to criminalize all same sex related activities including activism. Various human rights activists have expressed their displeasure at… Read More
Africa World 

Ghanaian-British invents multi-language translator earbuds

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– – Ghanaian-British, Danny Manu has invented language translator ear buds that are able to translate various languages in real-time to languages preferred by users. The CLIK+ and CLIK S ear buds have reportedly been accepted in the US and European markets. Danny Manu’s company, Mymanu has said hundreds of thousands of the CLIK + and CLIK S ear buds… Read More
Africa Eswatini Southern Africa World 

Eswatini shuts down Facebook to quell protests

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– – The Eswatini government has asked leading telecom operator MTN, to shut down social media giant Facebook. The government wants to curb pro-democracy protests that have been going on for months amid calls for political reforms. Social media platforms have been accused by the government of “irresponsibly” spreading misinformation, which was “contributing to the violent attacks and events around… Read More
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