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Ghana jails five separatists following death of their leader

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Ghana has sentenced five members of a banned separatist group Western Togoland Restoration Front (WTRF) to five years imprisonment. Each of them would serve the five years in prison with hard labour, a court judgment said. They were arrested in 2020 for attacking a police station and freeing inmates. The separatists also blocked roads in an attempt to prevent people… Read More
Africa East Africa World 

Ugandan lawmakers vote to pass stricter anti-LGBTQ law

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Ugandan lawmakers on Tuesday passed into law a stricter anti-gay bill which outlines harsher punishment for people who engage in same-sex activities. Penalties under the new legislation include a 10-year-jail term for anyone who engages in same-sex relationships or identifies as LGBTQ. There was very little opposition to the bill in parliament, which has majority of members backing the controversial legislation.… Read More
Africa Business South Africa World 

Opinion: Understanding South Africa’s Energy Crisis

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Witnessing the far-reaching effects of South Africa’s continuing power cuts has been tremendously disheartening. The frequent and extended power outages taking place have left businesses in Africa’s most industrialized country struggling to function. Manufacturing is suffering. The national economy is taking a hit. The prolonged darkness is emboldening thieves and pushing crime rates up. And as state-owned utility Eskom spends… Read More
Africa Business Cameroon West Africa World 

Equatorial Guinea and Cameroon sign deal on cross-border cooperation

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Presidents of Equatorial Guinea and Cameroon have signed a bilateral treaty that would see the two West African countries cooperate on cross-border oil and gas development and monetization. The agreement was signed during the heads of state summit of the Economic and Monetary Community of Central Africa (CEMAC) countries held in Cameroon last week and is set to bring with it new… Read More
Africa Travel World 

Breaking Barriers: Tips and Tricks for Accessible Travel with a Wheelchair

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Traveling can be an exciting and enriching experience for anybody, but it can also be a daunting prospect if you are a wheelchair user. However, with the right mindset and some careful planning, you can enjoy all the benefits of travel while still making sure that your mobility needs are accommodated for. Keep reading for some handy tips and tricks… Read More
Africa World 

Africa’s top 10 happiest countries

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The list of the world’s happiest countries has been released for 2022 and Mauritius occupies the top position in Africa. The ranking of the world’s happiest countries looks at the nations where people enjoy the highest levels of well-being and satisfaction. The World Happiness Report, uses statistical analysis to determine the world’s happiest countries. The ranking considers a range of economic,… Read More
Africa Central Africa Central African Republic China World 

China outraged over the killing of its nationals in Central African Republic

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China has expressed outrage at the killing of nine of its nationals in the Central African Republic. The Chinese were killed in an attack by militants at a gold mine outside the capital city, Bangui. The victims are said to have been working in a goldmine run by the Gold Coast Group. Gunmen stormed the gold mining site to carry… Read More
Africa Rwanda World 

UK seeks to expand deportation plan with Rwanda

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The UK is seeking to expand its deportation plans following British interior minister Suella Braverman’s visit to Rwanda. Braverman visited Rwanda on Saturday to expand a deal under which has the African country accepting migrants who arrive in Britain without permission. British courts still have to first confirm that the proposals are legal. The UK government wants to send migrants… Read More
Africa World 

Concerns over vaccine-derived poliovirus detection in Burundi and Congo

Elwin Mandowa, , , , ,
There are concerns among public experts after health officials in Burundi and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) detected cases of vaccine-derived poliovirus. The World Health Organization and Global Polio Eradication Initiative made the announcement during the week. The WHO said the Burundian government declared the detection of the virus a national public health emergency. Some cases were confirmed in… Read More
Africa Football Ghana Sports West Africa World 

Ghana footballer killed in Turkey earthquake buried

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Ghanaian footballer Christian Atsu, who died in last month’s earthquake in Turkey has been buried in his hometown of Ada, in the Southern part of the country. A state funeral was held for him in the capital Accra, attended by the country’s president, Nana Akufo-Addo and other high profile personalities. Hundreds of people filed past to pay their last respects… Read More