The Minority Chief Whip in Parliament, Alhaji Muntaka Mubarak, has called on members of Zongo communities to take active interest in national programmes and exercises.
He said very often when national programmes were rolled out, some …
Uganda's State Minister of Finance for Planning, David Bahati, has told the BBC the government plans to take over sports betting in the country following a presidential directive.
He did not specify when this would happen or how this wo…
A Nigerian agency fighting against people trafficking says its fact-finding team has found at least 20,000 girls stranded in Mali.
"We received reports concerning the stranded girls and sent a team to find out", Julie Okah-Donli, the Di…
The authorities in protest-hit Sudan have refused to renew the accreditation from three journalists working for Al Jazeera, a journalist has confirmed to the BBC.
It means they will not be allowed to report on events in the country wher…
Supporters of Second Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Mr Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, at the weekend thronged a health walk by the Ayawaso Wuogon Constituency branch of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC).
Their massive att…
Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, on Monday, said for Ghana and Africa to sustain and consolidate its democratic gains, it is prudent to involve the people in all democratic processes.
“Anytime people feel excluded then there is a thr…
Statement by Eric Batonon, Nigeria Country Director for the Norwegian Refugee Council:
“The Norwegian Refugee Council calls for Nigerian and Cameroonian authorities to provide immediate assistance to thousands of Nigerian civilians …
Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa has broken off a trip to Europe after violent protests in his home country.
Mr Mnangagwa had been due to attend the Davos economic summit where he was expected to seek investment for Zimbabwe.
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France has summoned Italy's ambassador after the Italian deputy prime minister accused the French of exploiting Africa and fuelling migration.
On Sunday, Luigi di Maio called on the European Union to impose sanctions on France for its p…
Minority in Parliament has called for the immediate arrest of their colleague Member of Parliament (MP) for Assin Central, Mr Kennedy Agyapong.
“Nevertheless we call on the law enforcement agencies to promptly cause Mr, Agyapong’s arr…
The Parliamentary Candidate of the Progressive People’s Party (PPP) in the Ayawaso West Wuogon Constituency, Mr William Dowokpor has stated that he is going to pull a surprise in the upcoming by-election by clinching the seat with ease.
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A mock referendum conducted on participants of the 70th Annual New Year School (ANYS) at the closing ceremony has resulted in an overwhelming “yes” vote for the election of municipal, metropolitan and district chief executives (MMDCEs).
…
A Nicaraguan journalist who has been openly critical of the government of President Daniel Ortega says he has gone into exile in Costa Rica.
Carlos Fernando Chamorro said he had made the decision to leave Nicaragua with his wife after r…
South Africa has said it rejected a request from Zimbabwe for an emergency loan of $1.2bn (£932m) in December.
Zimbabwe's government had hoped the cash would help stabilise the economy and resolve fuel shortages in the country.
South…
The Managing Partner of the law firm, Bentsil-Enchil, Letsa and Ankomah, Mr Ace Anan Ankomah, has told participants at the 70th Annual New Year School (ANYS) that sovereignty resides in them.
That, therefore, made the President of the c…
The High Court in Zimbabwe is to rule today on the legality of the government's directive to mobile operators to shut down internet services amid a violent crackdown over a rise in fuel prices, state-owned Herald newspaper reports.
Two …
Former President John Mahama, campaigning to lead the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to the 2020 elections, says the party would not abolish the free senior high school (SHS) policy if given the mandate to govern.
He said it was not…
The best vehicle for Parliamentary Oversight in Ghana is the Minority as the Majority finds it difficult to hold their governments accountable, Mr Haruna Iddrisu, the Minority Leader in Parliament, has said.
He said other means of exerc…
Protesters have clashed with police in the Greek capital Athens at a big rally to oppose the government's deal with Macedonia on changing its name.
Police fired tear gas at some of those attending a protest which attracted tens of thous…
The Zimbabwean government says the security forces' response to recent protests in which a number of people have reportedly died is just "a foretaste of things to come".
News of a violent crackdown has emerged despite the government blo…
Security forces have fired tear gas at demonstrators in Sudan, as protests against President Omar al-Bashir enter their second month.
President Bashir on Sunday reiterated claims that foreign "agents" and Darfur region rebels are foment…
The newly elected President of Madagascar, Mr Andry Nirina Rajoelina, has commended President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, for the impressive manner he has steered the affairs of the country within the last two years thereby making Ghana o…
Two-thirds of amendments required for the passage of the Right to Information (RTI) Bill into law has been completed, the Minister of Information, Mr Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has stated.
He, therefore, expressed the optimism that when Par…
The new President of Madagascar, Mr Andry Nirina Rajoelina, has stated that his country will seek stronger ties with Ghana for the mutual benefit of the people of the two countries.
He said the potential to increase bilateral economic r…
International Organization for Migration reports some 170 missing migrants from two major shipwrecks of vessels leaving Africa for Europe over the last 48 hours
Over 117 vulnerable migrants are believed to have perished in the winter wa…
If you've been pretty much anywhere on the internet in the last couple of weeks, you'll have no doubt come across #10YearChallenge on social media.
If not, the premise is simple - post a 2009 photo of yourself next to a recent one, to s…
A teenager involved in a controversial encounter between a Native American man and a crowd of students has spoken out.
A video appeared to show some of the boys laughing and jeering as Omaha elder Nathan Phillips sang and drummed in Was…
Algeria on Friday announced a presidential election for April 18 without indicating whether veteran leader Abdelaziz Bouteflika would stand, following calls for his nomination by a loyal ruling caste of businessmen, trade unions and the mi…
Dr Kwadwo Afari-Gyan, former Chairman of the Electoral Commission (EC), has blamed the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for lack of commitment towards the establishment of Political Parties’ Fund.
Spe…
Miss Josephine Nkrumah, the Chairperson of National Commission on Civic Education has called on Ghanaians to be civic minded to advance national agenda for holistic development.
"We need to be civic minded and not party minded. We need …
Hostile historians may come to regard Donald Trump's presidency as an aggregation of the lesser traits of his predecessors.
The bullying of Lyndon Baines Johnson, who demeaned White House aides and even humiliated his Vice-President Hu…
German Chancellor Angela Merkel will give a speech to the annual World Economic Forum in Davos next Wednesday, before holding discussions on artificial intelligence and Europe the same day, her spokesman said on Friday.
Next Thursday, M…
International Criminal Court appeals judges delayed the release of Ivory Coast’s former President Laurent Gbagbo on Friday, ordering that he continue to be held for at least two more weeks after being acquitted on charges of atrocities.
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The concern citizens of Kotoku have proposed Mr Odartei Mohammed-Jonas Malam Newlove (a.k.a Agoogo) to contest for the forthcoming assembly members’ election for the area.
Mr Emmanuel Nii Lamptey, the spokesperson for the group, said th…
A doctor and a 16-year-old have been killed in Sudan amid demonstrations against President Omar al-Bashir.
Both were shot in the head by state forces who were firing directly on demonstrators, a member of the Sudan Doctors Syndicate tol…
The wife of Meng Hongwei, the Interpol president held in China since September, has sought asylum in France for herself and her twin children.
Grace Meng and the seven-year-olds live in Lyon, the international police agency's headquarte…
Zimbabwe was under an internet blackout on Friday after authorities extended a communications ban to cover emails, while the United Nations urged an end to a security crackdown on civilians triggered by days of deadly protests.
The gove…
The Head of the Local Government Service (LGS), Dr Nana Ato Arthur, has called for the 30 per cent appointment of members to metropolitan, municipal and district assemblies (MMDAs) by the government to be scrapped.
He said the purpose f…
Hajia Alima Mahama, Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, has said a referendum leading to the amendment of the Article 55 (3) of the Constitution would be held alongside the district elections in September.
The article, w…
US President Donald Trump has postponed House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's upcoming trip to Brussels and Afghanistan, asking her to stay to negotiate an end to the partial US government shutdown.
The president was able to halt the trip by den…
The African Union (AU) says there are "serious doubts" about the outcome of elections in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) and has called for final results to be suspended.
Those figures gave victory to one opposition candidat…
The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has scrapped a requirement that only members in good standing for 10 years can contest in its planned conference to elect a flag bearer.
The decision formed part of an out-of-court settl…
At least 60 illegal orphanages and children's homes in Uganda are being funded by UK charities, church groups and volunteers, the BBC has discovered.
The Ugandan government recently announced a programme to close down more than 500 unli…
People on social media are mocking the new uniform for Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) customs officers.
The striped blue-and-yellow outfits have been likened to prison uniforms or pyjamas.
Some people online wrongly thought the unifo…
The Burundian parliament has voted to move the country’s capital from Bujumbura back to the ancient capital of Gitega.
The vote took place on Wednesday and the leader of parliament said the move would take place over three years.
The…
Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in Serbia at the head of powerful delegation, aiming to cement co-operation with a country seeking to join the EU.
Ahead of his Belgrade visit, Mr Putin accused some Western countries of "des…
Mr Sylvester Biekpe, Nadowli/Kaleo NDC Communication Officer has stated that Mr Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin has in the past years performed creditably well to the admiration of his constituents, Ghanaians and the entire world.
“Mr Bag…
The French Embassy in Accra will start operating from its new premises on Monday, January 21 on the fourth Circular Road, Cantonments, Accra.
A statement issued by the Embassy and copied to the Ghana News Agency said the Embassy would b…
The Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development (MLGRD) with the GIZ, is rolling out a number of programmes to assist district assemblies to maximise the mobilisation of their Internally Generated Funds (IGF).
A Deputy Minister …
Madam Paulina Patience Abayage, Upper East Regional Minister, has called on traditional authorities and all in the society to support government policies to help poverty concerns in the region.
Madam Abayage said supporting government p…
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