Africa
Ghana launches its first satellite into space
BBC News – Ghana has successfully launched its first satellite into space. GhanaSat-1, which was developed by students at All Nations University in Koforidua, was sent into orbit from the
African Union ‘must finance’ itself
After its summit on Tuesday, the African Union wants to, among others, send a mission to calm growing tensions between Eritrea and Djibouti. But the donor-dependent body needs external support
UN: More than 7 Million Children Displaced in West, Central Africa Every Year
VOA NEWS – More than 7 million children in West and Central Africa are displaced every year, the United Nations children’s agency said in a report released Wednesday. Lack of
African Officials Seek Tougher Penalties Against Fake Drug Imports
VOA NEWS – Lawyers from around Africa gathered in Cameroon this week to call for tougher legislation against counterfeit medicine. Sixty tons of counterfeit medicine was burned after being seized
Ghana needs clear diaspora policy – Ababio
Classfmonline.com – The Director of Diaspora Relations at the Presidency, Kwesi Awuah Ababio, has called for a policy to drive the agenda of Ghanaians in the diaspora, ahead of the homecoming summit
Criticism over plans for a new Zambian State House
Plans by the Zambian government to construct a new official residence and offices for the country’s president have been met with disapproval with people questioning their necessity. Parliament heard last
How did a $12 million bridge collapse in Kenya?
CNN – It was an embarrassing collapse for Kenya’s ruling party. Just two weeks after an “inspection” by President Uhuru Kenyatta, a $12 million Chinese-built Sigiri bridge in Western Kenya
Nigeria: Vice President Osinbajo Asks Churches to Expose Thieves
Daily Trust – Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has called on churches in the country to ostracise those he described as thieves in their midst. Speaking at the Aso Villa Chapel
South Africa: Basic Education Welcomes Court Ruling On Promotion of One Religion Over Others
gcis.gov.za – The Department of Basic Education (DBE) welcomes the judgement handed down in the South Gauteng High Court this morning that public schools cannot promote one religion to the
UN demands electoral timetable for troubled DR Congo
Kinshasa (AFP) – The United Nations on Saturday called on the Democratic Republic of Congo to publish a timetable for elections which are due by the end of the year.
