Africa
Ghana: Ghanaians will send Mahama to join Goodluck in 2016 – Wontumi
Peacefmonline.com – It is an undeniable fact that ex-Nigerian President, Goodluck Jonathan, is a bosom friend of President John Dramani Mahama of Ghana. Throughout their political careers, the two have
Mali: UN agency launches project to boost agricultural production in northern Mali
A new project aimed at restoring the livelihoods of some 33,000 households affected by armed conflict and climate change in northern Mali has been launched today by the country’s Government
Widows’ eviction highlights need to abolish Tanzania’s discriminatory laws, UN experts say
UN News Service – Tanzania should take steps to revise or repeal laws, customs and practices that discriminate against women, a United Nations Committee said today after considering the case
Kenya Garissa students ‘taken hostage’ by al-Shabab
BBC News – Gunmen from the militant Islamist group al-Shabab have killed at least 15 people and taken students hostage at a university in north-eastern Kenya. Reports say 65 others
Opposition wins Nigeria election
Nigerian presidential poll has been won by Muhammadu Buhari, in the country’s first election victory by the opposition. His opponent, Goodluck Jonathan, has conceded defeat and called Gen Buhari to
Ghana: Gold, cocoa and… vegetables? Surprise ingredient of Ghana’s growing economy
(CNN)From leading the fight against colonial rule in Africa to triumphing in major sporting events, Ghanaians have a lot to feel proud of their country. This is after all one
Ghana: Why a 15-Year-Old Decided to Build Bikes From Bamboo in Ghana
Anzisha Prize (Johannesburg) At an African Leadership Academy event in Johannesburg last year, I asked a young Ghanaian entrepreneur, Winifred Selby, what motivated her to co-start Ghana Bamboo Bikes Initiative when
President Barack Obama to visit Kenya in July
US President Barack Obama is set to visit Nairobi in July for Global Entrepreneurship Summit. US ambassador to Kenya Robert Godec announced Obama’s, the first to his motherland, during a press
Kenyan ministers suspended over corruption claims
Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta has suspended four cabinet ministers and 12 other high-ranking officials after they were implicated in corrupt deals. A fifth minister stepped aside earlier. The officials were
Uganda: Hospital Program Helps Former Tuberculosis Patients
VOA News -People cured of pulmonary tuberculosis often continue to have problems breathing, while poor living conditions contribute to their continued suffering. But a contribution by a group of European
