AFRICA

Nigerian couple who obtained citizenship from Antigua flee after pointed in $53M Ponzi scheme

Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne has explicitly stated the fugitive Nigerian couple accused of being behind a Ponzi scheme that defrauded thousands of their customers out of around $53 million will be captured if they ever step foot in the Caribbean nation. Browne made those comments in response …

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Four youths to represent Ghana at 2021 Ubuntu United Nations

• The Ubuntu United Nations 2021 is starting on October 24 • The event brings together youth from 190 countries to engage in relevant issues of development for youth • Ghana is to be represented by four young men Four young Ghanaian have been selected to represent the country at …

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Politcal pressure group,YFPA hailed the emergence of Hon Acho Obioma as the new Chairman of APC

A politcal pressure group, in the Southeast Nigeria, Youths For Progressive Alliance (YFPA), has hailed the emergence of Hon Acho Obioma, as the new Chairman of  the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Abia state. The group also commended leaders and members of the party for the peaceful conduct of the …

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Former Ivorian President Laurent Gbagbo launches new political party

Former Ivorian President Laurent Gbagbo launched a new political party Saturday, October 17, formally breaking ties with those who ran his former party while he spent years facing war crimes charges at the International Criminal Court. Gbagbo, 76, who returned home in June after his acquittal was upheld, announced a …

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Guyana Vice President lands in Ghana to learn from oil and gas sector

The Vice President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, Bharrat Jagdeo is currently in Ghana for a three-day working visit. He arrived today Friday October 15. He was met by the Vice President of Ghana, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia. Amongst other objectives, Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo and his delegation are in …

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More than 85% of Covid cases in Africa undetected – WHO

Six out of every seven coronavirus cases are not being detected in Africa, the World Health Organization (WHO) says. It has made the calculation based on a formula that looks at recorded deaths and case fatality rates. So far only eight million Covid cases have been recorded but the WHO …

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Kenyan woman arrested after mistakenly spiking her own drink

Authorities in Kenya apprehended a 31-year-old woman after she allegedly spiked drinks being consumed by three male county government officials. According to Nairobi News, the suspect, identified as Leah Mwenja, and her two other female friends, were spending time with the male officials at a restaurant when they spiked their …

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Kenya man wey confess to killing 10 children escape from Nairobi prison

One man wey confess to killing more dan 10 children for Kenya don escape from police cells for Nairobi. Masten Wanjala suppose to appear in court on Wednesday over di murders of at least 14 boys for di capital, and areas of eastern and western Kenya. Police say dem notice …

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Namibian court grants citizenship to son of gay couple

Namibian gay rights advocates are celebrating the decision of a High Court to grant citizenship to a two-year-old son born to a gay couple. The boy was born through surrogacy to the couple in neighbouring South Africa but the Namibian government refused to issue the boy travel documents. The government …

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Kenyans disown CNN journalist over LGBTQ+ interview with Sam George

Some Kenyans on social media have advised CNN journalist, Larry Madowo, to stop introducing himself as a Kenyan following his interview with Ningo-Prampram Member of Parliament, Sam George on the proposed anti-LGBTQ bill. The interview, which took place on October 9, on CNN’s the Exchange, saw the journalist buttheads with …

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