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Head of Catholic Church in Africa, Ghana’s Cardinal Baawobr is dead

Cardinal Richard Kuuia Baawobr, Bishop of the Upper West regional capital, Wa, has been reported dead. Reports by multiple media outlets say the 63-year-old Cardinal died on Sunday, 27 November 2022. “Our confrere was taken by ambulance from the Generalate to the Gemelli Hospital at 5.45pm and we received the …

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Dramatic growth in use of modern contraceptives across sub-Saharan Africa – Report

Released at a global family planning event in Thailand, a new report reveals a steady rise in demand for contraception; new data on sub-Saharan Africa shows women persevering in face of pandemics, conflict, and natural disasters. USAID makes its first-ever FP2030 commitment, pledging US$15 million over five years, while governments …

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Samini releases ‘Win Africa, Win’ after calling World Cup song for Ghana Blacks Stars “wack”

Ghanaian reggae/dancehall superstar Samini Dagaati has released a much better song for the Black Stars after calling the FIFA 2022 World Cup song for Ghana Blacks Stars “wack.” A number of musicians have released their cheer songs to celebrate the Blacks stars, however, there have been widespread opinions that the …

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Fired Twitter Africa staff to sue Elon Musk over sacking, unfair severance packages

The employees of the Twitter Africa office in Ghana have initiated steps to take legal action against their employer, Elon Musk, over the imbalance in the severance pay they have been offered. This is in comparison to other colleagues of the microblogging site in other parts of the world, like …

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The 8 most beautiful cities in Africa

We take a look at some of the cities in Africa that will give you a serious wander lust. “The black continent” is perceived as one of the poorest continents in the world. However, these beautiful cities in Africa will rub shoulders with cities in the richest parts of the …

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7 strange traditions across Africa

These ethnic communities practice certain traditions that will shock you, Africa is full of bizarre practices some of which are known, and many others that are unknown to the world. Some of these strange customs still exist many years after civilization. These ethnic communities practice certain traditions that will shock …

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Musk’s closure of Twitter Africa office unfortunate – Akufo-Addo

President Akufo-Addo says Twitter’s decision to fold up its satellite office in Africa is unfortunate. “We had looked forward to its presence,” he told journalists in the US. The President added: “It was not too long ago that it was up, but I understand it is part and parcel of …

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South Africa ex-President’s Nobel Peace Prize medal stolen

The Nobel Peace Prize medal of South Africa’s former President, FW de Klerk was stolen from his home in April, his foundation has confirmed to the BBC. It did not give further details, but local media reported it was taken during a robbery at his Cape Town home. Mr De …

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VIDEO: ‘The Cost of Being an Atheist’ in Nigeria – A BBC Africa documentary

In April 2022, the sentencing of Mubarak Bala sent shockwaves internationally. The outspoken Nigerian atheist was sentenced to 24 years in prison after pleading guilty to charges related to blaspheming Islam. What followed is a landmark case that has placed the threats to freedom of religion and expression in Nigeria …

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