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Intra-Continental Migration Can Be Economic Boon for Africa
Geneva — A High-level panel on migration says sub-regional migration on the continent is brisk and having a beneficial impact on African economies. During a two-day meeting in Geneva, the panel
Kenyan Court Suspends Key Parts of New Cyber Law
Kenyan journalists and bloggers have scored a legal victory in their fight against a new cyber law that they say erodes freedom of speech and endangers millions of Kenyans who
Ghana: U.S.$100 Billion Stolen From Ghana, Others Annually
Experts have called for combined forces to stem the illicit movement of money and capital from one country to another amid revelations that illicit financial flows from Ghana and other
UN: ‘Positive’ community building helps combat hate online: UN counter-terrorism chair
In an increasingly interconnected world, the glorification of terrorism online impacts everyone, the chair of a United Nations counter-terrorism body said on Tuesday, calling for a renewed effort to combat
UN: Spirit of compromise needed to combat workplace ‘brutalism’ – UN labour agency
The head of the United Nations labour agency has called for a new spirit of cooperation and consensus between workers, employers and Governments, to end what he called the “new
The African Union 17 years on: success or failure?
The African Union has left its mark on the continent, although most observers agree that there is still room for improvement. This week, the African Union (AU) marked 17 years
France: Malian immigrant hailed for heroic rescue, offered French passport
A migrant who climbed a four-floor apartment block to rescue a small child in Paris has been offered French citizenship after meeting President Macron. A video of his Spider-Man-like heroism
Ghana: $1.2bn National ID Fails To Take Off
The announced registration of Ghanaians for the issuance of the National Identification Card – known as the Ghana Card – by the National Identification Authority (NIA), has once again been
Nigeria: Buhari to reduce age limits for political office
Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari will approve a new law to reduce age limits in political office, which could make it easier for younger candidates to run in next year’s election.
‘What is good for Africa is good for the world’ says UN chief on International Day
Praising efforts by African countries to alleviate poverty and build more stable societies, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres pledged his on-going support for ending conflict and building peace across the
