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Ghana: 8 dead from suspected outbreak of yellow fever

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– – At least eight people have died in Ghana’s Savannah Region from a suspected outbreak of yellow fever. Laboratory samples have been shipped for confirmation after tests for other viral Haemorrhagic Fevers like Ebola, Lassa, Marburg and Zika came out negative. Health officials said the affected persons are nomads in some communities, north of the country. In a statement the… Read More
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Women occupy top four positions at Ghana’s premier University

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– – History has been made at the University of Ghana, the country’s first public university where its top four management positions have been occupied by women. The top positions currently being occupied by women are the Chancellor, chairperson of the University Council, vice-chancellor and the Registrar. The university had its first female vice chancellor getting inducted officially into office… Read More
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Sierra Leone wants to allow dual citizens run for office as MPs

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– – Sierra Leone’s government is making moves to allow dual citizens be deemed qualified to run for office as Members of Parliament. Sierra Leone’s laws do not currently allow for that with critics saying it deprives the country of competent human resources who can serve in various leadership positions including lawmaking. President Julius Maada Bio said in a tweet… Read More
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Burkina Faso: Ex-soldier admits role in murder of Thomas Sankara

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– – A former soldier has admitted his role in events leading to the death of former leader of Burkina Faso Thomas Sankara, 34 years ago. Yamba Elise Ilboudo, 62 is currently on trial, charged with complicity in endangering state security. The ongoing trial at a military court in Ouagadougou is hoping to bring closure to the assassination of Sankara,… Read More
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The agonies of Ghanaian twins born with two sex organs

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– – There is confusion over the gender of some twins born with both the female and male reproductive organs in Ghana. The twins have been using feminine names, earrings and clothes of females since they were born in 1993 based on the advice of a medical doctor. However, as they grow up with their hormones and biological make-up developing,… Read More
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Nigeria launches eNaira, Africa’s first digital currency

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– – Nigeria has launched Africa’s first digital currency called the eNaira. This will be the country’s new digital version of its currency. The country’s President Muhammadu Buhari said on Monday that Nigeria has “become the first country in Africa and one of the first in the world to have introduced a digital currency for our citizens.” Nigeria’s government said… Read More
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Ghana launches ‘Hike For the Child Online’ Campaign

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– – Child Online Africa (COA) in Collaboration with the Head of State Award Scheme – Ghana has launched an online safety campaign called ‘Hike for the child online’ campaign. Launched on October 22, 2021, the charity campaign is an initiative to spark up discussion and support for the safety and well-being of children online in Africa. The first edition… Read More
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#NoFalseNewsZone comic book series launched in Nigeria

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– – Facebook and Comic Republic have announced the launch of #NoFalseNewsZone online comic book, an exciting and educational comic series designed to help people think critically about the messages they see and read online. The series helps readers to identify false news and what they can do to help minimise its spread. The online comic book, which comes in… Read More
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Youth Connekt Africa Summit ends amid calls for youth-led solutions

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– – Young Africans have called for more freedom and opportunities to propel the socio-economic growth of the continent as thousands of them took part in the2021 Youth Connekt Africa summit held in Ghana’s capital, Accra. The annual convening event connects youth from across the continent and beyond with policy influencers, political and industry leaders among others on accelerating youth… Read More
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Ghana’s president calls for tolerance over anti-LGBTQ+ bill debate

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– – Ghana’s President Nana Akufo-Addo has said that he expects tolerance from citizens as the country’s parliament prepares to debate an anti-LGBTQ+ bill. The bill which is being sponsored by some Members of Parliament has support of religious bodies and seeks to criminalize all same sex related activities including activism. Various human rights activists have expressed their displeasure at… Read More
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