South Africa deploys troops as anti-migrant protests escalate
South Africa has deployed more than 3,000 soldiers across the country to reinforce security as anti-migrant protests intensify, with organisers […]
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US to block UN funding for Somalia in blow to AU peace mission
In a move that could spell the end for the African Union peacekeeping force in Somalia, the U.S has said
Gov’t to scale up agroecology under Feed Ghana Programme — Vice President
Government says it will expand the adoption of agroecological and nature-based farming practices under its flagship Feed Ghana Programme, as
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger begin official withdrawal from ICC
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have officially initiated their withdrawal from the International Criminal Court, the ICC has confirmed. The
Nigeria looks to boost security cooperation with Benin and Niger
Nigeria is expanding military cooperation with Benin and Niger to ward off jihadist groups from the Sahel trying to enter
Algeria counts votes in legislative poll marked by low turnout
Algerians voted on Thursday to elect a new parliament in a ballot marked by apathy and the disqualification of several
COCOBOD releases GH¢2.6bn to LBCs to settle cocoa farmers
The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has released GH¢2.6 billion to Licensed Buying Companies (LBCs) to facilitate payments to cocoa farmers
FDA warns public against consuming food recovered from floodwaters
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has warned the public not to accept, consume, sell, or distribute food and other
Asamoah, Ameyaw-Akumfi ordered to open defence in $2m Sky Train case
The Deputy Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Justice Srem-Sai, has announced that the High Court has dismissed a submission of
Tanzania deploys security forces to major cities ahead of planned protests
Tanzania has deployed military personnel and police in Dar es Salaam and other major cities ahead of planned protests over