Teachers protest schoolchildren kidnappings in Nigeria
Teachers in major Nigerian cities Tuesday protested a string of kidnappings and attacks targeting schools by armed groups. Gunmen abducted […]
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Gov’t assures reliable power supply for Kumasi by June 5
The Government has assured residents of the Greater Kumasi area in the Ashanti Region that recent power outages will soon
Senegalese president names new 30-member cabinet
Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has announced a new 30-member government that excludes the Pastef party led by his ousted
ECG announces power outages across four regions on June 2
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced multiple planned power outages for Tuesday, June 2, 2026, affecting communities in
Bank of Ghana denies reports it is considering sale of new US$260 million headquarters
The Bank of Ghana has strongly denied reports that it is considering the sale of its newly commissioned headquarters, describing
Counting underway after Guinea votes in legislative and municipal elections
Counting is underway in Guinea after Sunday’s legislative and municipal elections. The vote marks a new step towards the return
Polls open in Ethiopia’s parliamentary elections as PM Abiy vies for new term
Ethiopians went to the polls on Monday with the Prosperity Party (PP) of incumbent Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed set for
Energy sector still needed GH¢12.9bn in gov’t support despite higher ESLA levy in 2025 – Finance Ministry
The Finance Ministry’s report on the management of the Energy Sector Support Account has revealed that proceeds from the Energy
Officials behind Weija spillway permits will be sacked – Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has cautioned that public officials who approved building permits within the Weija Dam spillway risk being
Nigeria’s NDC party names Peter Obi as 2027 presidential candidate
The opposition Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has named Peter Obi as its presidential candidate for the 2027 election, setting up