AFRICA

UEW welcomes Avoke, 5 others back to work

  The University of Education, Winneba, has officially declared its readiness to immediately reinstate the former Vice-Chancellor of the institution, Professor Mawutor Avoke and five other former staff members in compliance with a High Court ruling. “We are complying with the orders of the Court. The court says they should …

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UTAG strike: UCC likely to shutdown over 21-day rule

 University-of-Cape-Coast The University of Cape Coast (UCC) is likely to shut down next week after 21 days of non-academic activity due to the industrial action by the UniversityTeachers Association of Ghana (UTAG). This is in accordance with the Acts and Statutes governing the University, which states that the governing council …

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Man fights with crocodile over fishing net

A man has survived a terrifying fight with a crocodile in a bid to save his fishing net in Mozambique. João Armando, 35, is now in hospital and at risk of having one of his hands amputated after his left arm was bitten by the giant reptile. His right leg …

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Five people including a child die in fiery collision

Four adults and a child in the sedan were killed. Image: ER24 Five people were killed in a collision between a truck and a sedan on Wednesday night when the vehicles burst into flames. The crash happened at the Swartkoppies and Kliprivier intersection in Kibler Park, south of Johannesburg. ER24, City …

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UTAG members begin impeachment process against leaders

  General Secretary of the University of Ghana chapter of the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UG-UTAG) Professor Ransford Gyampo has revealed that members of the association have begun processes to impeach some of their leaders on various campuses. Speaking on Accra-based radio station, Asempa FM, Prof. Gyampo said the lecturers are …

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Toilet rolls are harmful to your anus- Doctor warns

Nigerian medical personnel, Dr Olufunmilayo, has warned against the use of toilet rolls to cleanup whenever one passes excreta. In a thread shared on his Twitter handle, Dr Olufunmilayo opined that, toilet rolls are harmful to the anus. He said instead of using tissue paper, people should use soap and …

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Avoke promises reconciliation when he returns as VC

The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Education, Winneba, Prof Mawutor Avoke, has has won a court ruling in a dispute over his job has said he will reconcile with the  staff who battled him in court. The Winneba High Court has ordered the reinstatement of Professor Mawutor Avoke as the …

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UEW ordered to reinstate Prof. Avoke

Prof Mawutor Avoke was removed as UEW Vice-Chancellor in 2017   Prof Avoke’s mandate challenged Prof Avoke removed from office in 2017 Court orders reinstatement of UEW principal officers removed from office in 2017 legal battle A Winneba High Court has ruled that the removal of former Vice-Chancellor of the …

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Power cable collapse at Dr. Congo market kills 26

Image caption, A high-voltage cable snapped and fell onto houses and people shopping At least 26 people have died after they were electrocuted by a falling power cable at a market in the Democratic Republic of Congo, police say. The high-voltage cable snapped and fell onto houses and people shopping …

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Woman kills newborn baby to destroy evidence of cheating

File photo: Crime A cheating wife who fell pregnant while having an adulterous affair has been arrested for strangling her newborn baby. The woman allegedly killed the baby to hide the evidence of her infidelity from her husband, who is based in South Africa. The Chronicle reports that Trasia Mathe could not …

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Hoodlums set Obasanjo’s 2, 420 hectares farm on fire

An orchard farm belonging to former President of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo has been burnt down by suspected hoodlums. The manager of the farm, Zubello Muhamed, who made the disclosure, said the incident occurred on Saturday, January 29, when he travelled out of the area for an official assignment. Residents at …

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Burkina Faso junta restores constitution; army, spy chiefs fired

  Burkina Faso’s military junta have made changes to the top hierarchy of the country’s security structure a week after taking over. The army and intelligence chiefs have been dismissed with coup leader Lt Col Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba, taking the role of new army chief. He replaces Brig. Gen. Gilbert …

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Girl, 10, drowns in Gordon’s Bay

(iStock) A 10-year-old girl drowned at a beach in Gordon’s Bay on Saturday. ER24 paramedics were alerted shortly after 11:0 and found Gordon’s Bay medical officials and lifeguards at the scene. According to ER24 spokesperson Werner Vermaak, it is understood that the girl and two friends were swimming in the …

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How thieves have destroyed South Africa’s railways

Dunswart train station now lies in near ruin. The dangling cables, crumbling buildings and towering weeds that obscure the tracks give the impression of a place long abandoned. But it is not time that has caused the destruction at this stop east of South Africa’s commercial hub, Johannesburg. Thieves and …

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Join the campaign against breasts cancer in the rural communities

The President of Breast Care International (BCI), Dr Mrs Beatrice Wiafe Addai, has called on benevolent and philanthropists to join the campaign against breasts cancer in the rural communities. She said such supports will help reduce the increasing rates of breasts cancer cases on the poor and vulnerable in the …

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Uganda ex-minister Simon Lokodo dies in Geneva

Uganda’s Former ethics and integrity minister Rev Fr Simon Lokodo is dead. Fr Lokodo, a member of the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) died Saturday morning in Geneva, Switzerland, according to a statement from the rights body. “It’s with great shock and pain that we have learnt of the passing …

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Most followed African Presidents on Twitter

There is no doubt that social media is changing the political landscape in Africa, with more politicians using the micro platforms to mobilise and grow their constituents. For most constituents, easy access to social media has come in handy for them to hold political leaders accountable and also to push …

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