Politics
Nigeria Leader Promises Peaceful Elections
Peter Clottey – Nigeria President Goodluck Jonathan stands by his commitment to deploy security forces across the country for the protection of voters and to ensure free and transparent elections
Ghana: Give Ghana to Catholics to Rule – Dep Chief Imam
By Michael Boateng, The Ghanaian Chronicle – The Deputy Brong-Ahafo Regional Chief Iman, Alhaji Baaba Seidu, has suggested that if it is permissible for a religious body to govern a
Nigeria: U.S. Recovers Millions of Dollars Stolen From Nigerian Government
VOA News – The United States has recovered more than $480 million hidden in bank accounts around the world by a former Nigerian dictator and his associates. A Justice Department
Kenya: Prophet Owuor Lands At JKIA On Board Presidential Jet
The Star – Owuor had gone for a week’s mission in Congo Brazzaville during which Nguesso gave his life to Jesus Christ. The prophet was also given a red carpet
Nigerian President Seeks $1B to Fight Boko Haram
VOA News – Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan wants to borrow up to $1 billion in foreign funds to help security forces fight militant group Boko Haram. In a letter to
New Malawi President Sacks Army Chiefs
Lilongwe, MalawiI, VOA News — New Malawian President Peter Mutharika fired his army chief on Wednesday without giving any reason for dismissing a commander instrumental in ensuring a smooth transfer of
US imposes sanctions on Uganda for anti-gay law
BBC News – The US has imposed sanctions on Uganda for anti-gay laws it says are “counter to universal human rights”. It said Ugandans involved in human rights abuses against
Nigeria Military Chief Denies Coup Plot
The Chief of Defence Staff, Air Chief Marshal Alex Badeh, yesterday dismissed a story originated from African Confidential speculating the possibility of a coup d’etat in the country, saying the
Regional Heads of State to Meet in Ethiopia
Peter Clottey, VOA News – Heads of state and government from the Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD) countries plan to meet in Ethiopia’s capital, Addis Ababa on Tuesday, according to
Former Liberia Defense Minister Denied Bail by US Judge
James Butty, VOA News – A former Liberian defense minister has been denied bail by a U.S. judge, after it was determined he is a flight risk. U.S. Immigration and
