Africa
Ghana: At least 61 killed in collision of bus, truck in Ghana
By Stephanie Busari and Jason Hanna, CNN (CNN)A passenger bus collided with a cargo truck in west-central Ghana, killing at least 61 people, police in the West African nation said
Ghana: 40-yr dev’t plan will help parties – Dr Bediako
The forty-year development plan being drawn up by the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC) will be to the advantage of political parties in the country, a member of the commission,
Nigerian President Rallies Global Support On Terrorism
President Muhammadu Buhari has called on the global community to give greater support to nations whose citizens are suffering from terrorism and civil strife. President Buhari made the call in
Zimbabwe: Apostolic Churches Hail Ruling On Marriages
The Herald – Apostolic and Zion churches have welcomed the recent ruling by the Constitutional Court which prohibits the marriage of girls under the age of 18. The two sects
Ghana: British Murder Suspect Arthur Simpson-Kent Arrested While Eating a Coconut On Ghanaian Beach
The belongings of murder suspect Arthur Simpson-Kent have been found at a suspected hideout in Ghana. The 48-year-old’s passport, credit card and national insurance card were discovered in a remote
Ghana: Man butchers 19-year-old woman over sex
A resident of Sorodae, a suburb of Koforidua in the Eastern region, Kwaku Manu, has allegedly butchered a 19-year-old mother of one for refusing to have sex with him. The
Pope celebrates huge Mass in Kenya
BBC News – Many thousands of people have been celebrating Mass with Pope Francis at a university campus in Kenya. Pope Francis made a plea for traditional values, saying “the
Former Namibia president awarded $5m Mo Ibrahim prize
Premium Times – Former Namibian President Hifikepunye Pohamba on Saturday accepted the $5 million Mo Ibrahim prize for African leadership. The prize committee chairman and former secretary general of the
Kenya: Pope Francis Visit Offers Kenya Golden Opportunity to Unite, Says Kibaki
Former President Mwai Kibaki has termed the visit by Pope Francis to Kenya a turning point for Kenyans. He urged Kenyans to appreciate their country and cerebrate their God-given blessings.
19 migrants drown trying to reach Greek island as attacks against refugees soar in Germany
The bodies of 19 migrants were pulled Sunday from the Aegean Sea, in three capsizings of boats carrying asylum-seekers desperate to reach Europe in search of a new life, authorities
