Protesters take to streets of Nigerian capital over school abductions
Nigerian activists and civil society campaigners protested in the capital, Abuja, on Thursday demanding the rescue of pupils and teachers
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Mahama begins four-day state visit to Belarus, eyes stronger economic and agricultural ties
President John Dramani Mahama has commenced a four-day state visit to the Republic of Belarus aimed at deepening diplomatic relations
Government considering mandatory photo ID checks for pornographic websites — Sam George
Minister for Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has disclosed that the government is preparing a policy proposal
Somali capital rocked by gunfire ahead of planned protests
People in Mogadishu say they endured a “sleepless night” after heavy gunfire rocked Somalia’s capital, with smoke rising over the
Tanzania’s president visits Russia amid frayed ties with the West
Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan held talks with her Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, on Wednesday at the start of a
Benin president visits Niger, Burkina, following coup tensions
Benin’s new leader on Tuesday visited neighbouring Niger and Burkina Faso, in a sign of easing tensions between his country
Five countries elected non-permanent members of UN Security Council
The United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday elected five countries to join the 15-member Security Council as non-permanent members. Zimbabwe
Wontumi trial: Court sets July 3 for judgment
The High Court has set July 3, to deliver judgment in the high-profile illegal mining case involving Ashanti Regional NPP
Bagbin suspends Parliament sittings for anti-LGBTQ conference in Chamber
Speaker of Parliament Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin has suspended sittings of Parliament for three days to allow the Parliamentary Chamber
Zimbabwe’s parliament debates draft bill to extend presidential term
Zimbabwe’s parliament is considering a controversial constitutional amendment bill that would extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s term by two years to