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Africa East Africa World 

Innovation in the remote learning methods of Kenyan schools

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– – During March last year, schools across Kenya had to close due to COVID-19. Because of this, roughly 10 million primary school children have had to rely on alternative learning methods to continue their education. While other countries quickly transitioned to online learning methods, adjusting to remote learning proved trickier in Kenya where Internet penetration is just 40%, according… Read More
Africa Ghana West Africa World 

Ghana: LGBT activists face hardships after detention

Elwin Mandowa, , , , ,
– – Arbitrary arrests and detention of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people in Ghana, and a proposed draconian anti-LGBT bill are causing serious economic hardship and psychological stress for LGBT people, Human Rights Watch has said. On May 20, 2021, Ghanaian police in Ho, in the Volta region, assisted by security forces, raided and unlawfully arrested 21 people, including… Read More
Africa North Africa Sudan World 

Sudan blames allies of ex-president Bashir for failed coup

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A transitional government made up of the military, civilian representatives and protest groups have been ruling as part of a power-sharing agreement. “We’re not going back… there are people trying to turn back the hands of time,” said Information Minister Hamza Baloul in a statement read on state TV. – – The Sudanese government has said the situation in the… Read More
Africa North Africa World 

Former Algerian President Bouteflika buried

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– – Former Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika, who died on Friday has been buried in a solemn ceremony on Sunday. There was no fanfare ceremony for the burial of the North African country’s longest-serving president. Bouteflika was buried at a cemetery for Algeria’s independence heroes, but he didn’t receive any honours accorded his predecessors. There was no lying in state… Read More
Africa West Africa World 

Guinea: ECOWAS sanctions coup leaders and their families

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– – The West African regional bloc ECOWAS on Thursday imposed sanctions on soldiers who carried out the coup in Guinea. The coup makers and their families are to be subjected to travel ban and their assets frozen. In a communique issued after the regional leaders met in Ghana’s capital, Accra for an extra-ordinary summit, Ecowas upheld the “suspension of… Read More
Africa Southern Africa World Zambia 

Zambia probes allies of former President Edgar Lungu

Elwin Mandowa, , , , ,
– – Zambia’s former ruling Patriotic Front (PF), party’s Secretary General, Davies Mwila and Lusaka businessman, Valden Findlay, are among the first few allies of former President, Edgar Lungu, that have been summoned for questioning by some of the country’s investigative wings, following the new ruling United Party for National Development (UPND)’s landslide victory, in Zambia’s recently held general election.… Read More
Africa Nigeria News and Headlines West Africa World 

Nigeria: Over 100 prisoners captured after jail break

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– – Over 100 prisoners who escaped from prison have been recaptured. They are part of some 240 prisoners who escaped from prison over the weekend. The prisoners escaped after gunmen attacked a correctional facility in Kogi state. A spokesman for the Nigerian Correctional Service said in a statement the correctional facility in Kogi’s Kabba district came under fire from… Read More
Africa Ghana West Africa World 

The ‘miracle baby’ living without a nose in Ghana

Elwin Mandowa, , , , , , , , ,
– – A baby –born without a nose who has lived for a year and eight months has shocked many in Ghana. Ramatu Musa’s condition called Congenital Arhinia is a rare condition and just one of some hundred cases recorded in the world. Doctors at the Mother and Baby Unit of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital in Ghana where the… Read More
Africa Sports World 

Cristiano Ronaldo Set To Make Manchester United Debut on Saturday

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– – Former Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo is en route to making his second Manchester United debut on Saturday in their Premier League match against Newcastle. This was confirmed by United’s manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. The Portuguese star trained with his new teammates for the first time this week as they will be hosting Steve Bruce’s team at the… Read More
Africa Football Sports World 

Christian Pulisic set to miss three Chelsea games

Elwin Mandowa, , , , , ,
– – It has been confirmed by Thomas Tuchel that American soccer player Christian Pulisic will be missing Chelsea’s next three matches after succumbing to an ankle injury. The American winger succumbed to the injury in United States’ 4-1 victory against Honduras in World Cup qualifying. The 22-year-old winger already missed out on Chelsea’s last two Premier League games after… Read More
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