Merkel To Discuss Economy, Migration During Nigeria, Senegal...
German Chancellor Angela Merkel plans to bring up illegal migration and create stronger economic ties with Senegal, Ghana and Nigeria during a trip to West Africa later this week.
“Africa has many conflicts, and some people are fleeing very, very difficult ... Read More
South Africa Opens Zuma Corruption Inquiry
A public inquiry in South Africa has started investigating alleged corruption by ex-President Jacob Zuma.
The inquiry is looking into “state capture”, where the wealthy Gupta family is accused of trying to influence political decisions, including the naming of ministers.
Accusations of ... Read More
President Akufo-Addo Attends 53rd ECOWAS Summit
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo Sunday left Ghana at the head of the Ghanaian delegation to attend the 53rd Ordinary Session of the Authority of ECOWAS Heads of State and Government in Lome, Togo.
The meeting, being held from July 30, ... Read More
Africa50 Aims To Speed Up Infrastructure Growth
Alain Ebobisse
“Africa50”, a new investment platform, aims to speed up infrastructural development on a continent that is facing a shortfall of up to US$108 billion a year in funding for projects, the institution’s Chief Executive Officer, Alain Ebobisse, has ... Read More
China Relates To Africa As An Equal – Paul Kagame
Rwandan president Paul Kagame has defended China’s relations with Africa stating that the global economic giant treats Africa as equals in dealings between the two parties.
“I also want to say a few words from the heart. The growing relationship with ... Read More
Russia To Oorganize Training For Senior Journalists In Afric...
Russia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) acting together with the Ministry of Communications, Diplomatic Academy and the Institute for African Studies, plans to launch a short orientation and training programme for senior editors working in the state media organisations in ... Read More
Low Knowledge Of ECOWAS Protocol On Free Movement Hampering ...
Low knowledge on ECOWAS Protocol on Free Movement, especially on the part of the populace and border officials is hampering smooth implementation of the policy across the sub region.
A study conducted by University of Ghana Centre for Migration Studies under ... Read More
Spain ‘Will Accept’ Disputed Aquarius Migrant Sh...
German charity SOS Méditerranée posted photos of rescued migrants
Spain's prime minister has said the country will take in a rescue ship stranded in the Mediterranean, to help avoid a humanitarian catastrophe.
Pedro Sánchez said he would give "safe harbour" to ... Read More
Nigeria: Dozens Killed By Cattle Thieves In Zamfara State
Cattle thieves have killed more than 20 people in Nigeria's northern state of Zamfara, officials say.
The thieves arrived in the village of Zanoka on motorbikes, shooting at people and setting fire to their homes.
Clashes between vigilantes and cattle rustlers in ... Read More
Ghana Affirms Commitment To ECOWAS Protocol
Mrs Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration on Thursday, re-affirmed the country’s commitment to the implementation of all ECOWAS protocols especially with free movement of persons.
The other protocols includes the right of residence and the ... Read More