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Electoral Commission of Ghana Releases Calendar for Election 2024

The Electoral Commission (EC) will receive nominations of candidates for this year’s presidential and parliamentary elections from September 9 to 13 in a major countdown to the climax of the political season. This will be followed by the balloting for positions on

March 4, 2024

Entertainment, Arts & Culture·World

Veteran Nigerian Actor, Mr Ibu Reported Dead

Veteran Nigerian actor, John Okafor popular known as Mr Ibu has passed. He was 62. Vanguard Nigeria reports that the actor died while in a hospital. However, his cause of death is yet to be revealed. Mr Ibu’s death follows months of

March 4, 2024

Business·Politics·World

Tanzania and Ethiopia Seal Trade Deals

Tanzania and Ethiopia this week signed bilateral agreements targeting agriculture, trade, energy and air transport and aviation technology exchange. Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan and Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed witnessed the signing of agreements to enhance trade between their countries. The

March 4, 2024

Politics·Tanzania·World

Former Tanzanian President Ali Hassan Mwinyi Laid To Rest In Zanzibar

The body of Tanzania’s second-phase President Ali Hassan Mwinyi has been laid to rest in his home village of Mangapwani in Zanzibar on Saturday. He was buried next to his son, Ali Mwinyi, who died in August 2022. The burial followed both

March 2, 2024

Business·World

Ghana Employers Association: Limited Capacity to absorb Tertiary Graduates

The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Employers Association (GEA), Alex Frimpong, has revealed that most businesses do not have the space to accommodate fresh graduates from tertiary institutions. “We are not expanding as a business in recent times because of the

March 2, 2024

Business·Politics·World

IMF Monitoring Ghana Closely Following Passage of Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says it is monitoring events in Ghana following the passage of the Proper Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill by Parliament. Popularly known as the Anti-LGBTQ bill, the legislation seeks to criminalize LGBTQ+ activities, as well

March 2, 2024

Politics·Tanzania·World

Tanzanian military vehicles hit by DR Congo rebels

Two Tanzanian military armoured vehicles have been hit by shells fired by M23 rebels in the Congolese town of Sake, witnesses have told the BBC. A Congolese military source and an eye witness said the attack occurred on Thursday, leaving one Tanzanian

March 1, 2024

Politics·Tanzania·World

Nyerere’s Residence to be Transformed into Tourist Centre

The government has announced plans to transform Mwalimu Julius Nyerere’s residence in Mwitongo, Butiama District, Mara Region, into a dynamic tourist center, honoring the late father of the nation’s legacy. Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa reaffirmed this commitment during his visit to the

March 1, 2024

Breaking News·Politics·Tanzania·World

Former Tanzanian President Ali Hassan Mwinyi Passes on at age 98

Tanzania’s second president, Ali Hassan Mwinyi, has passed away at the age of 98. The death of Tanzania’s former Head of State was announced today, February 29, by President Samia Suluhu Hassan in a Live telecast. President Samia , who officially made

February 29, 2024

Health·World

Meningitis outbreak kills 17 students in Nigeria

At least 17 schoolchildren across five schools in Nigeria’s north-eastern Yobe state have died after an outbreak of meningitis, authorities have confirmed. Among the deceased are students in primary schools and others in boarding secondary schools, the state commissioner for education told.

February 29, 2024

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