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Ghana arrests Chinese for ‘illegal mining’
(BBC NEWS) Chinese officials said most of those detained were mining illegally without visas, work and residency permits. They are negotiating the detainees’ release, a spokesman from the Chinese embassy
Uganda: VP Tells African Churches On Poverty
By Andrew Ssenyonga & Cynthia AberKampala (THE VISION TIMES) — Vice President Kiwanuka Ssekandi has told African churches to work with governments to ensure socio-economic transformation of Africa by placing
Nigeria: Church Hosts Mega Fest in Abuja
Pastor Paul Adefarasin’s House on the Rock, the Refuge Abuja, will this Friday host ‘night of prayer, praise and worship’ tagged Jam Mega Fest 2013 in Abuja. Jam is an
Uganda: Give Religion a Special Desk in Media Houses
By Fred Jenga (THE NEW VISION) This year’s media coverage of the Namugongo Martyrs’ celebrations was massive; literally every major media house in Uganda had reporters on site. More than
White House honours Ghanaian innovator
The White House in the United States of America (USA) has honoured a Ghanaian entrepreneur, Dr Ashifi Gogo, as one of the 11 Immigrant Innovators at its “Champions of Change”
Ghana ex-airport official Adelaquaye faces US drug charges
(BBC NEWS) The ex-security chief at Ghana’s international airport has been charged in the US with conspiring to smuggle Afghan heroin to New York. Solomon Adelaquaye was arrested with two
Ghana: Veep eulogises Archbishop Andoh
Vice-President Kwesi Bekoe Amissah-Arthur has paid glowing tribute to the late Archbishop Emeritus of the Accra Catholic Archdiocese, the Most Reverend Dominic Kodwo Andoh, describing him as one of the
Anglican Head Justin Welby Says Gay Marriage Weakens Society, as UK Debates Bill
By Stoyan Zaimov , Christian Post Reporter The Rt. Rev. Justin Welby, the archbishop of Canterbury and spiritual head of the Anglican Communion, defended traditional marriage on Monday as part
Nigeria: Jail terms to tackle Islamist militancy
(BBC) Nigeria has officially banned two militant Islamist groups, warning that anyone who helps them will face a minimum jail sentence of 20 years. President Goodluck Jonathan declared Boko Haram
Nigeria: Church Budgets N335 Million for Bishop’s Installation
Enugu — The Catholic Diocese of Nsukka in Enugu State has budgeted N335 million for the Episcopal ordination and installation of its new bishop. Announcing the budget in Enugu on
