Senegal steps up crackdown on would-be migrants heading to Europe
While last year, Senegalese authorities intercepted just one known boat headed for Europe, this year, the West African country’s navy has been stopping refugee boats […]
Articles by Steven Addamah
UN investigation into atrocities in Ethiopia draws to a close
The UN Commission of Inquiry into atrocities in Ethiopia will not have its mandate renewed, due to a lack of support from the international community. […]
The Kenyan government faces criticism over its mission in Haiti
The Kenyan government has volunteered to lead a multinational mission in Haiti, but the decision has raised questions and criticism in the East African country, […]
Ghana: Sanitation Ministry gets $125m World Bank support for Building capacity of environmental officers
The World Bank has approved $125 million to support a five-year project of the Ministry of Sanitation and Water Resources (MSWR) to build the capacities […]
Guinean President appoints discharged commander as private Chief of staff
The President of Guinea-Bissau, Umaro Sissoco Embalo, appointed on October 3 General Horta Inta-A as Chief of Staff of the Presidency of the Republic, a […]
Eswatini hails the “free and fair” election of 59 MPs
The government of the tiny kingdom of Eswatini, Africa’s last absolute monarchy, on Monday October 2 welcomed the “free and fair” election of 51 male […]
South Africa: KZN Health launches urgent investigation after hospital assault of 13-year-old boy
KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health has instituted an urgent investigation after a 13-year-old boy was filmed while being assaulted by two security guards at Ladysmith Hospital. […]
Nigeria: Tinubu announces measures to offset rising cost of living
Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu announced on Sunday October 1st a temporary increase in the minimum wage for the lowest-paid workers and cheaper public transport, […]
Ghana: Former First Lady Theresa Kufuor, has died at age 87
Sources close to the family indicate that the wife of the former President John Agyekum Kufuor passed away at home on Sunday, October 1. An […]
President Ramaphosa to host SA’s Special Olympics team
President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Tuesday October 3 host South Africa’s national team, who excelled at the Special Olympics World Games in Germany in June […]