Politics
Ghana: Parliament to Strictly Monitor Mahama’s Spending
Ghana News Agency – Parliament, on Friday, assured the nation of a strict exercise of its oversight role on the national purse, to ensure that there was no extra spending
African leaders’ relatives named in Panama Papers
Paris (AFP) – A nephew of South African President Jacob Zuma and the son of Ghana’s former president John Agyekum Kufuor were among African figures named in the Panama Papers
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
Nigerian: Ex-defence chief Alex Badeh ‘stole $20m’
A former Nigerian chief of defence has been accused of stealing $20m (£14m) from the air force and buying a mansion. Retired Air Chief Marshall Alex Badeh denies 10 charges
Senegal: Presidential Term Limits Spark Hot Debate
VOA News – Senegal’s President Macky Sall has come under attack ahead of the constitutional referendum set for March 20. The proposed changes would limit a president to two five-year terms.
Ghana’s failures and gains belong to us all – Mahama
President John Mahama has said Ghana’s failures and successes belong to every citizen and has, thus, urged Ghanaians to put their nation first and foster unity in moving the country
Nigeria: Nigeria government’s audit removes nearly 24,000 non-existent workers
BBC News – The Nigerian government has removed nearly 24,000 workers from its payroll after an audit revealed they did not exist, the Finance Ministry has said. The move has
Nigeria’s Buhari orders investigation into Benue clashes
BBC News – Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered an investigation into communal clashes, which have left hundreds dead in central Benue state. Mr Buhari expressed “deep shock” at the
