Category: Africa
He Wanted To Overthrow Rawlings: How Asare Pianim ‘Suffered in Rawlings’ Hands’ After Failed Coup
A reader may ask: "What inspired the writer to come up with this historical title?" The answer to the above question spreads throughout the entire art [...]
France’s Lafarge loses ruling in Syria ‘crimes against humanity’ case
France's top court on Tuesday overturned a decision by a lower court to dismiss charges brought against cement manufacturer Lafarge for complicity in [...]
I warned Guinea Alpha Condé of an impending coup – Ghanaian diplomat D.K Osei reveals
A retired Ghanaian diplomat, D.K. Osei has disclosed that he warned embattled Guinea President Alpha Condé months ago of an impending coup before it h [...]
New law will make Nigeria’s petroleum industry attractive to investors
Nigeria's journey to the Petroleum Industry Act started in 2000 under President Olusegun Obasanjo, who inaugurated an oil and gas sector reform implem [...]
Never too old to learn: DRCongo women farmers hit the books
Everyone in class at the Alfajiri Institute in Kabalo is looking intently at Eugenie Luna, their teacher, who writes the word “Salama” on the well-wor [...]
Senator Prince Moye Recommended Illegal Dismissal of MNG Gold Staff
GBARNGA, Bong County – Senator Prince Moye recommended the illegal sacking of an employee of MNG Gold Liberia after he supported his rival in last yea [...]
South Africa declines to host Afghan refugees
South Africa has said it is unable to take in refugees from Afghanistan despite a request.
“South Africa is already home to a substantial number of [...]
Buhari sacks ministers in rare reshuffle
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has sacked two of his ministers in an unusual cabinet reshuffle.
Those affected are the minister of Agriculture [...]
Unwarranted court orders: APC unveils the faces of erring judges
The All Progressives Congress has released the names of judges in the Rivers Judiciary apparently being used to issue 'black market' injunctions again [...]
Nigerian state shuts markets over attacks
The authorities in Nigeria’s north-western state of Zamfara have banned some economic activities in a bid to tackle armed criminal gangs carrying out [...]