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Election 2024: Can religion be harnessed for national development? Asks Professor Jeffrey Haynes
The leading presidential candidates are keen to stress the importance of Ghana’s churches for the country’s development.
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Cyril Ramaphosa re-elected South African president
South Africa's parliament has re-elected Cyril Ramaphosa as the country's president following a landmark coalition deal between the governing African National Congress (ANC) and opposition parties.
Nigeria, other AfDB’s shareholders inject fresh $117bln as capital hits $318bln
THE board of governors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a fresh general capital of $117billion making the lender’s capital reach a historic $318 billion.
Election 2024: You can critique EC but avoid name-calling - Afenyo-Markin
It is absolutely okay for anyone to criticise the operations of the Electoral Commission (EC) provided it is balanced and constructive, the Majority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin has said.
Advocate urges Ghanaians to prioritise peace for election 2024 and launches award scheme for peace advocates
The International Association of World Peace Advocate (IAWPA-Ghana) has launched an Election 2024 Peace Awareness Campaign
Dubbed the Africa Peace Advocate Award, it is scheduled to take place on September 21, 2024 to coincide with the United Nations International Day of Peace.Election 2024: Don’t discriminate in applying the law– NDC to Police
The National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketiah has asked the police not to discriminate in applying the law.
Ghanaian businessman found dead in Hotel during Korea-Africa Summit
A Ghanaian businessman was found dead in his hotel room in Seoul on Tuesday while attending an event related to the Korea-Africa Summit, according to South Korean police.
South Africa elections: Zuma’s MK Party steals the ANC’s thunder with provocative rhetoric and few clear policies
South Africa elections: Zuma’s MK Party steals the ANC’s thunder with provocative rhetoric and few clear policies
NPP seeking to transfer voters to offset NDC’s gains in strongholds - Mahama alleges
Former President John Dramani Mahama has alleged that the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) was seeking to transfer voters from NPP strongholds in the Ashanti, Eastern and some areas in Greater Accra regions in an attempt to offset NDC’s gains in strongholds.
Sign language strengthens our bond — Mother, hearing impaired son
When Michael Gyamfi Sekyere lost his hearing and speech from complications of measles at three years old, the path of his life and that of his mother, Mrs Vasti Agyeiwaa Sarkodie, changed.
Pomp and drama as deposed Nigerian emir returns to throne
As he returned to the throne in a colourful ceremony, Nigeria's influential Emir of Kano addressed the people who deposed him four years ago.
A year after Faana disaster: Teenager defies odds to chase dream
Fifteen-year-old Remember Akakpo is defying all odds to complete her junior high school (JHS) education in spite of the horrific memories of the canoe disaster that claimed the lives of nine schoolchildren at Faana, an island community at Bortianor in the Ga South Municipality in the Greater Accra Region, last year.
Crisis-hit as Nigerian university students are ordered to leave UK
Nigerian students have been thrown off university courses and ordered to leave the UK after a currency crisis left them struggling to pay tuition fees on time.
Throwing cash in the air - Nigeria's wedding dilemma
A fundamental part of a wedding celebration for many Nigerians is under threat.
South Africa's top court bars Zuma from standing in election
South Africa's highest court has barred former President Jacob Zuma from running for parliament in next week's general election.
Nigeria will no longer need to import gasoline by June - Dangote
The Chairman of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote has announced that Nigeria will no longer need to import gasoline by June thanks to the Dangote Refinery.
Election 2024: Trust in the Police, EC and the Courts
The country is seven months away from a crucial presidential and parliamentary election. Three institutions (the Police, Electoral Commission (EC) and Courts), in my view, have a central role in ensuring that the election is free, fair and peaceful.
Terrorists invade 50 communities, abduct hundreds of people in Nigeria – Lawmaker
Terrorists have sacked about 50 communities and abducted hundreds of residents after weeks of incessant attacks in Zurmi Local Government Area of Zamfara State, a lawmaker from the area, Bello Hassan, has said.
Election 2024: Who will make a pledge to Ghana’s democracy?
Ghana is seven months away from another crucial election. As usual candidates are sharing their vision and ideas with voters.
How the African Union almost fell victim to a $6million scam
In a recent official statement, the African Union (AU) addressed a disturbing incident involving an attempted fraudulent withdrawal of funds from their accounts held at the Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE).
Ejisu By-election: Voting underway to choose replacement for late John Kumah
Voting is currently underway at 204 polling stations across Ejisu as residents participate in a crucial by-election to fill the seat left vacant by the untimely passing of former Member of Parliament (MP) and Deputy Finance Minister John Kumah on March 7, 2024.
See the African countries with the highest Schengen Visa rejection rates (LIST)
A new report by migration consultancy firm Henley & Partners has found that African applicants face a significantly higher hurdle than most when it comes to obtaining a Schengen visa, with rejection rates reaching a staggering 30% in 2022.
Nigerian aviation diverts flight operations as fire breaks out at Lagos Airport
The Federal Airport Authority has said it has diverted all flight operations from the Murtala Muhammed Airport terminal 1 to the D wing of the airport over a fire incident.
Prof. Opoku-Agyemang: Election 2024 key for healing and renewal in Ghana, beyond partisan goals
Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, the running mate for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), underscored the significance of the upcoming 2024 general election as a crucial opportunity to heal and rescue Ghana from imminent peril and deep despair.
NIGERIA: Police arrest 1,346 suspected kidnappers, rapists in five weeks
The Nigeria Police Force on Friday, April 12, said they have arrested 1,346 suspects for various offences, including murder, kidnapping, armed robbery, gun running, and rape across the country.