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Ghana’s cedi is the world’s worst-performing currency

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– – Ghana’s currency the cedi on Monday become the world’s worst-performing currency in 2022. The West African nation is facing serious economic crisis and now in discussions with the International Monetary Fund for a bailout. The depreciating levels of the cedi though is compounding the economic plights of citizens and businesses. This year the cedi has lost value to… Read More
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Ghana to block 10 million SIM cards

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– – Ghanaian authorities have announced that they will block about 10 million SIM cards by the end of this month as the re-registration window draws to a close. The National Communications Authority, the industry regulator will on 31 October disconnect data and voice services of unverified cards after a year of nationwide registration campaign. In July, the communication authority… Read More
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Africa’s push for systems change to achieve clean water and sanitation

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– – The Government of Ghana, IRC and UNICEF are challenging systems thinkers and public experts to advance a strong and clear agenda for system strengthening if African governments are to achieve and sustain the ambitious targets for water, sanitation and hygiene services for all by 2030. In March 2000, African leaders signed up to the vision of an Africa… Read More
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Senegal’s Mané wins Socrates Award, finishes 2nd in Ballon d’Or

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– – Senegal’s Sadio Mané has been awarded for his humanitarian works in his home country. At the 2022 Ballon d’Or ceremony held at the French Théâtre du Châtelet venue (Paris) in France on Monday, Mané took home the mainden Socrates Award. He becomes the first recipient of the prize which commemorates football players’ achievements off the pitch. Sadio Mané,… Read More
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Nigeria: Lecturers suspend eight-month old strike

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– – Academic work is set to resume in Nigerian universities as lecturers there suspend an eight-month old strike. The aggrieved lecturers have been demanding better funding for universities, more facilities and an improved pay system among other issues. Several rounds of talks with the government had failed to resolve the dispute. Last month a court ordered the lecturers to… Read More
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West African countries on high alert over syrups linked to Gambia deaths

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– – Some West African countries are on high alert following deaths of at least 69 children in Gambia linked to four cough syrups. According to the WHO, the syrups have been “potentially linked with acute kidney injuries and 66 deaths among children”. The products were manufactured by an Indian company, Maiden Pharmaceuticals, which had failed to provide guarantees about… Read More
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Ghana: Hundreds displaced by flood water

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– – Hundreds of people have been displaced in Ghana’s capital Accra after torrential rains continue to wreck havoc in parts of the country. The rains have increased the water level in the Weija Dam which is the main water treatment plant in the capital. The dam is currently at a level of 49.5 feet as against the maximum operating… Read More
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Gambia: WHO issues alert over  66 cough syrup related deaths 

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– – The World Health Organisation(WHO) has issued an alert over the use of some Indian manufactured cough syrup following the death of some 66 children in the Gambia. According to the WHO, the syrups have been “potentially linked with acute kidney injuries and 66 deaths among children”. The products were manufactured by an Indian company, Maiden Pharmaceuticals, which had… Read More
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Child killed after ‘bullet-proof’ charm test fails

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A 12-year-old boy in Nigeria’s Kwara state has been killed by his brother while testing a newly bought “bullet-proof” charm on him. Police in the state told reporters the deceased and his brother believed they had “fortified themselves with the protective charm.” Abubakar Abubakar shot at his younger brother Yusuf, using their father’s rifle. He fled into the bushes and… Read More
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Burkina Faso’s ousted military ruler flees to Togo

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– – Burkina Faso’s ousted military leader, Lt Col Paul-Henri Damiba has reportedly fled to neighbouring Togo after stepping down. Damiba seized power in January this year from a democratically elected president Roch Kaboré, saying he had failed to deal with growing militant Islamist violence. But factions within his own military toppled him last month accusing him of doing very… Read More