Tanzania announces first major gas discovery in a decade
Tanzania has announced its first natural gas discovery in a decade, with an estimated 223 billion cubic feet found at
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Bagbin proposes certification framework for journalists
Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has pledged support for a Private Member’s Bill to establish a professional certification and chartering
Senegal’s finance committee to review revised budget key to IMF deal
The finance committee of Senegal’s National Assembly is to review a revised budget that is crucial to sealing a new
Tanzania’s jailed opposition leader Tundu Lissu begins hunger strike
Tanzania’s jailed opposition leader Tundu Lissu has begun a hunger strike in protest at his inability to access his lawyers.
South African ambassador calls for talks to ease tensions with US
South Africa’s ambassador to the United States said on Monday that despite “strained” relations with Washington, he remained positive. The
Niger accuses Chad of deadly drone attack in which two civilians died
As their relations continue to deteriorate, Niger’s military government on Monday accused Chad of carrying out a deadly drone strike
Education Minister to meet teacher unions today over payment of promotion arrears for 28,000 teachers
The Education Minister, Haruna Iddrisu, says his office will meet the leadership of teacher unions today, Tuesday, October 27, to
Ghana activates Ebola preparedness system, conducts simulation exercises — GHS
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) says it has activated its preparedness arrangements for Ebola and conducted simulation exercises as part
Nigeria evacuates Ebola patient to Switzerland, tracks 53 contacts
The only confirmed case in Nigeria of Africa’s latest deadly Ebola outbreak was evacuated Monday by air from Abuja, the
China’s Zero-Tarrif policy could drive manufacturing and value addition in Ghana – Ambassador Song
Mr Cong Song, China’s Ambassador to Ghana, said China’s zero-tariff policy can support manufacturing and local processing in Ghana by