Macron Believes France, Allies ‘Could Have StoppedR...
French President Emmanuel Macron
President Emmanuel Macron believes France and its Western and African allies "could have stopped" Rwanda's 1994 genocide but did not have the will to halt the slaughter of an estimated 800,000 people, mostly ethnic Tutsis, the presidency ... Read More
Ghana’s Democracy Inspires Africa – President Ruto
Kenyan President, Dr William Kipchirchir Samoei Arap Ruto, has described Ghana’s democracy as a beacon of hope and an inspiration to many countries, especially with the emergence of unconstitutional governments from all directions.
He explained that Kenya was proud of Ghana’s ... Read More
Third Tranche IMF Funds Expected In June – 2nd Review ...
THE government expects the third tranche of US$360 million from its programme with the International Monetary Fund to hit the accounts of the Bank of Ghana by June this year, Minister of Finance, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, has indicated.
With the ... Read More
Ivory Coast Regulator Postpones Main Crop Cocoa Contracts
Ivory Coast contracts for the 2023/24 main cocoa crop between exporters and the Coffee and Cocoa Council (CCC) that could not be completed due to a bean shortage will be postponed to prevent exporters from defaulting, a CCC note seen ... Read More
UN Says Children Denied Access To Aid In World’s War Zones...
Children are being denied access to lifesaving humanitarian assistance in conflict zones around the world in a blatant disregard for international law, a senior U.N. official said Wednesday.
“Let me be very clear: The Geneva Conventions and the Convention on the ... Read More
Ugandan Constitutional Court Refuses To Annul Or Block Enfor...
Uganda's constitutional court has declined to annul or grant a permanent injunction against the enforcement of the country’s anti-gay law. In their ruling Wednesday, the judges said the law does infringe on some fundamental human rights. Lawyers representing members of ... Read More
Somalia Sends Home Ethiopian Ambassador Over Port Deal ̵...
A Somali woman carries their flag during a march against the Ethiopia-Somaliland port deal along KM4 street in Mogadishu, Somalia January 11, 2024. REUTERS/Feisal Omar/File Photo Purchase Licensing Rights
Somalia sent the Ethiopian ambassador in Mogadishu back home on Thursday and closed ... Read More
Kenyan President Ruto In Ghana For Three-Day State Visit
Kenyan President William Ruto arrived in Accra, Ghana, on Tuesday evening to commence a three-day state visit.
He was received by Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia at the Kotoka International Airport.
President Ruto is expected to hold bilateral talks with his host, President ... Read More
Bassirou Diomaye Faye Sworn In As Senegal’s 5th President
President Bassirou Diomaye Faye
Bassirou Diomaye Faye was sworn in Tuesday in Diamniadio as Senegal’s fifth president, having defeated main rival and ruling party coalition candidate Amadou Ba and winning the delayed election with over 54% of the vote.
Following the ceremony ... Read More
Gabon Opens National Dialogue To Bring Country Back To Civil...
Gabon’s National Dialogue, called to pave the way for a return to constitutional order and an end to the 55-year Bongo dynasty, began Tuesday in the central African state.
Transitional President General Brice Oligui Nguema opened the dialogue, telling a crowd ... Read More