Africa
Cameroon: Should President Paul Biya Run Again?
In Cameroon, President Paul Biya’s backers are urging him to move up national elections and seek another term for himself while opponents say his 34 years in power has been
Kerry Doubles Down on Support for Nigeria’s Fight Against Boko Haram
VOA News – U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry met with a delegation of Nigerian officials Wednesday for a day-long round of talks to discuss, among other things, the African
Liberia: Sirleaf Rejects Proposition To ‘Christianize’ Liberia
President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf has submitted propositions from the Constitution Review Committee (CRC) to the Liberian Senate, rejecting the one to “Christianize” Liberia. On the other hand, President Johnson-Sirleaf wants the
Nigeria’s Dangote Remains Richest African
Alhaji Aliko Dangote has emerged the 23rd richest man on the 2014 Forbes Billionaires List just released. Three other Nigerians – Mike Adenuga, Folorunsho Alakija and Abdulsamad Rabiu – were
Ghana now notorious for international ridicule – Dr Bawole
Head of Department of Public Administration and Health Services Management at the University of Ghana Business School says Ghana is fast becoming notorious for international ridicule. Dr. Justice Nyigmah Bawole
Nigeria – New Tool Helps Nigerians Bust Fake Doctors
VOA News, Lagos, Nigeria – A new online database is fighting medical quackery in Nigeria by helping people easily find out if their doctor has a license. The website, called Dodgy
Ghana: 3 Fake dentists arrested for practising for more than 15yrs in Swedru
Three persons, including two brothers, are in the grip of the police for allegedly operating two separate dental clinics in Agona Swedru in the Central Region without licences. The brothers,
Ghana: Energy Ministry causes GH¢1.7 billion loss to the state
Graphic.com.gh – Ghana lost GH¢1,803,646,727 as a result of financial errors and irregularities committed by public boards, corporations and other statutory institutions. The loss, according to the Auditor-General’s Report for
How to Get Portable Ultrasound to 2 Million Expectant Mothers
VOA News – Improving maternal and newborn health remains a pressing priority for many countries. But bringing both mother and baby safely through childbirth can be difficult in settings where
Kenya: Porn ring behind Kenya Project X ‘sex party’
An international pornography ring was behind a controversial sex party that was planned for Saturday in Nairobi, Kenya’s film board has said. The party, called Project X, has attracted attention
