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Ghanaian footballer trapped under rubble after Turkey earthquake 

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Ghanaian footballer Christian Atsu is amongst those trapped under rubble in Turkey after a huge earthquake, according to media reports. Reports say a search and rescue operation is underway after Atsu, who formerly played for Chelsea and Newcastle United, was caught up in the 7.7 magnitude earthquake. The 65-cap Ghana international joined Super Lig club Hataysport last summer. Several members… Read More
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UN tells Ghana to fix ‘inhumane’ treatment of mental health patients

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United Nations member countries have urged Ghana’s government to fix the inhumane treatment of people with mental health conditions in the country. These recommendations were made on January 24, 2023, at the Human Rights Council’s Universal Periodic Review of Ghana. The Universal Periodic Review (UPR) process was established in 2006, to assess the human rights records of each UN member state every… Read More
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Ghana seeks China’s support to restructure its debt

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Ghana is seeking China to join its ongoing external debt restructuring efforts as it pushes for an IMF bailout this year. China is leading creditor to Ghana and other African countries. For Ghana to secure an IMF deal this year, it would have to restructure its debt levels. Ghana’s debt levels are unsustainable and has to be brought to a… Read More
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Tems is first Nigerian female artist to win a Grammy

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Nigerian singer Tems has won a Grammy Award – becoming the first female artist from her country to win the prestigious award. Tems, whose real name is Temilade Openiyi, won the award in the Best Melodic Rap Performance category for her contribution to the hit song Wait for U – a collaboration with musicians Future and Drake. Congrats Best Melodic… Read More
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Germany to stick to timetable to withdraw troops from Mali

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Germany has said it will stick to its timetable to withdraw its troops from Mali starting this year and ending in 2024. The West African nation has been fighting a jihadist insurgency for more than 10 years now. Over 1,000 German troops have been deployed in Mali near the northern town of Gao, supporting the UN peacekeeping mission MINUSMA there.… Read More
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Nigeria’s President to deal with cash crunch ahead of exchange deadline

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Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari has promised to deal with the cash crunch the country is experiencing currently. The crisis has caused chaotic scenes in parts of the West African country which is expected to hold elections this month. Nigerians are trying to get their hands on new naira notes ahead of a February 10 deadline. The old notes which will… Read More
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Kenya: Cops given heavy sentences for murdering a lawyer

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A Kenyan court has handed long prison sentences to a former police officer, two others still serving and their civilian informant for the 2016 murder of a human rights lawyer, Willie Kimani. The “court finds the murder most foul with its meticulous planning and execution,” the judge, Jessie Lessit, said on Friday. Kimani, his client Josephat Mwendwa and their driver Joseph… Read More
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African experts agree AU’s agenda 2063 is key to Africa’s growth

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Speakers at a pan-African virtual forum, “The Africa We Want Series” by PIED Africa have called for a robust educational system that develops the human resource base of Africa. They say that is key to realizing the continent’s developmental agenda like the Agenda 2063. An educational system which will ensure the acquisition of innovative skills, entrepreneurial skills, creativity, and high… Read More
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Africa Safer Internet Day for 2023 launched

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The 2023 Africa Safer Internet day commemoration has been launched officially by its conveners. The virtual launch on Wednesday brought together several players in the digital sector. Series of activities have now been lined up by conveners to create the needed awareness about safer internet for users especially children. This year’s commemoration will take place on Tuesday, February 7, 2023… Read More
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DR Congo: Pope Francis calls for an end to ethnic differences

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Pope Francis who is visiting the Democratic Republic of Congo has called for an end to ethnic differences. The pope is visiting Congo for the first time and it is also the first time a catholic pope is visiting the country since 1980. Pope Francis told young people in Congo that putting aside ethnic differences and building a new future… Read More
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