GBA denies snubbing Mahama; says he’s the guest of honour for 2025 conference
The Ghana Bar Association (GBA) has dismissed reports claiming it failed to invite President John Dramani Mahama to its 2025
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DR Congo: Civil parties in former president’s treason trial demand reparations
Civil parties in the treason trial of the former president of the Democratic Republic of Congo are demanding tens of
Legal challenge targets president Biya’s bid for eighth term
President Paul Biya, aged 92 and poised to seek an eighth term in the October elections, now faces a significant
Mahama Meets Japanese PM, Discusses 3 Key Issues To Deepen Cooperation
Ghana and Japan have signalled a renewed commitment to deepen economic ties and fast-track key infrastructure projects following a bilateral
South Africa’s police minister accused of links to criminal gangs
Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has been accused of having ties tocriminal gangs and of meddling in police investigations into politically motivated murders.
Niger Republic Junta Adopts Hausa As New Official Language, Dumps French.
Niger military government has officially made Hausa the country’s new national language
Algeria closes airspace to Mali aircraft as drone row escalates.
Algeria has shut its airspace to all flights originating from or headed to Mali
Zimbabwe shuts down amid calls for protests.
A national protest meant to pressure Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa to resign turned into a shutdown as citizens opted to stay away rather than take to the streets amid a heavy security presence.
Niger’s junta leader cements his grip on power as he is sworn in as president.
Niger’s military ruler has been sworn in as the country’s president for a transitional period of five years.
Namibia inaugurates first female president.
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has been sworn in as Namibia’s first woman president, after winning elections last year that extended the governing party’s 35-year grip on power.