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Qatar Charity Inaugurates Hayaat SHS In Oyibi

  • April 12, 2024

Qatar Charity, a non-governmental organisation, has inaugurated the newly constructed Hayaat Senior High School (SHS) in the Oyibi Saasabi Akuapem Obosomase area in the Eastern Region. The inauguration was done in collaboration with education stakeholders, chiefs, an envoy from Qatar, and members of the organisation. The Hayaat SHS boasts of 10 classrooms, a library, three offices, […]

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South Africa: Zuma’s Prosecution Bid Against Ramaphosa Postponed

  • April 12, 2024

Former President Jacob Zuma appeared at Johannesburg’s High Court on Thursday (Apr. 11), as a part of his private prosecution bid against President Cyril Ramaphosa Zuma accuses his successor of failing to act against a prosecutor and a journalist whom, Zuma alleges, disclosed his medical records in violation of prosecution rules. “Having heard council from […]

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Mali’s Junta Suspends All Political Activities Until Further Notice

  • April 12, 2024

Mali’s ruling junta has issued a decree suspending all political activities until further notice, saying it needs to preserve public order, a move that follows last year’s decision to call off elections indefinitely. Junta spokesman Abdoulaye Maiga read out the statement on state television late Wednesday evening, while the country was celebrating Eid al-Fitr, the […]

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Mali Bans Political Party Activities As Calls For Elections Grow

  • April 11, 2024

Malian authorities on Wednesday issued a decree banning political party activities amid calls on the ruling army junta to organize elections. The announcement was made by the government spokesperson on state television on Wednesday evening. Abdoulaye Maiga said the ban on political activities was made in the interest of maintaining public order.  The statement did […]

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Ghana-Italy Partnership For Youth Skills Training Launched 

  • April 10, 2024

Italian President Sergio Mattarella, during his working visit to Ghana, launched the ‘Ghana Project’ at the Don Bosco Training Institute at Ashaiman, Greater Accra Region.  The project, a collaboration between Ghana and Italy, aims to train 250 Ghanaian youth in practical skills such as welding, catering, and forklift truck operation, among others.  It is led […]

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Niger Coup Risks Jump In EU Immigration, commissioner Says

  • April 10, 2024

Last year’s coup in Niger could bring about a surge in irregular arrivals to the European Union, Home Affairs Commissioner Ylva Johansson said on Tuesday, the eve of a key vote on overhauling the bloc’s migration rules ahead of a June election. The military junta that seized power in Niamey in a 2023 coup has since revoked a […]