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Senegal has been crowned FIFA’s African top team of the year for the fourth time in a row in the latest world rankings released on Thursday by football’s world governing body said. Senegal emerged stronger after mounting up to the 20th spot. The rankings are the last update for this year by FIFA. Tunisia and African champions Algeria complete the… Read More

Legislators in the Democratic Republic of Congo on Thursday voted to remove the National Assembly speaker, as the political rift between President Felix Tshisekedi and supporters of his predecessor Joseph Kabila deepens. After parliament became a scene of brawls between MPS this week, they voted in favour of a petition to force out the National Assembly’s pro-Kabila speaker, Jeanine Mabunda.… Read More

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has been named TIME magazine’s Athlete of the Year In recognition of what he has achieved both on and off the court. He is the first player in NBA history to win the accolade with three different teams. The 35-year-old James led the Lakers to a record-equalling 17th championship title in October but his… Read More

A big day for Morocco. Donald Trump announced on twitter the US had recognized Morocco’s sovereignty over the disputed Western Sahara region. The announcement is part of a deal, which makes Morocco the latest Arab league country to agree to normalize relations with Israel. With US help, the kingdom becomes the fourth state to normalize relations with Israel since August.… Read More

The United States has warned Uganda to ensure free and fair elections. Uganda is due to hold a general election in January of 2021. Opposition presidential candidates have accused security forces of brutally breaking up their rallies and beating their supporters. In November, one of the candidates – Bobi Wine was arrested and charged for defying COVID-19 regulations governing mass… Read More

Uptick in liquidity in an election year, while traders decry low sales. What’s the cost on the economy post- Ghana’s 2020 elections? Our Ghanaian correspondent Peter Quao Adattor tells about the optimism of Ghana’s finance minister, Ken Ofori Atta. Meanwhile, Founding President of Accra-based Imani Center for Policy and Education speaks to our Ignatius Annor on why the global pandemic… Read More

Kenya and the United Kingdom on Tuesday formally signed a trade agreement in London. Trade cabinet secretary Betty Maina signed on behalf of Kenya while international trade minister Ranil Jayawardena signed on behalf of the UK. The trade deal will enable Kenyan exporters to continue accessing the UK market under a duty free, quota-free arrangement. The deal specifically touches on… Read More

The World Food Programme received its Nobel Peace Prize on Thursday. Because of the global pandemic, the event was without the traditional pomp-filled celebration in the Norwegian capital. “To the Norwegian Nobel Committee, thank you for this great honor. Also, thank you for acknowledging our work of using food to combat hunger, to mitigating destabilization of nations, to prevent mass… Read More

Many are Happy About President Nana Afuko-Addo Re-election In light of Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo’s re-election for a second term in office on Wednesday — a result his rival John Mahama’s camp said it would appeal, supporters of the president’s New Patriotic Party (NPP) are celebrating the win. Prince Ofori, an NPP Supporter, is ecstatic to know his chosen president… Read More

The cheetah is the rarest of the big cat species in Africa and the savannahs of Nambia are one of their last strongholds on earth. But they are a farmer’s worst nightmare because they hunt on agricultural land and prey on livestock. A new study has found a way for the spotted creature and ranchers to live in harmony. German… Read More