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Why crocodiles are considered sacred in the Burkina Faso community of Bazoule

Deep in the heart of Burkina Faso lies the small village of Bazoule, where an unusual bond between humans and crocodiles exists. One that started from the Herculean task of women trekking long distances in search of water. Oral history has it that humans and reptiles used to live poles …

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PHOTOS: Interesting facts about 8 of the oldest trees in Africa

  Africa is home to some of the oldest trees in the world, notably baobabs. This particular tree species on the continent is extremely large and predominant within Savannah regions. Aside from longevity, they are also among the largest and tallest trees in the world. Baobabs initially grow with one …

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Online scams constitute largest number of scams in Ghana – EOCO boss

The Executive Director of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), COP Maame Yaa Tiwaa Addo-Danquah, has disclosed that online scams constitute the highest number of reported scams in the country. According to her, common among them are recruitment scams, investment scams, shopping scams, credit card frauds, and mobile money …

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Hypertension, diabetes are leading causes of death in Accra

A review of causes of morbidities in the Greater Accra Region shows that hypertension and diabetes were the leading causes of death in the region in 2022. Data from the Non-Communicable Disease Control Programme of the Ghana Health Service (GHS) indicate that 138,425 persons, representing five percent of the population …

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Ghana has to double its power generation in the next 4 to 5 years – ECG

Managing Director of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) Samuel Dubik Masubir Mahama has indicated that the upsurge in the use of electrical gadgets is having a heavy toll on Ghanaians as this comes with increased use of power at a higher cost. “We have enough power but we as …

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Nigerian politician, wife and doctor convicted for trafficking human organs in UK

A popular Nigerian politician; Ike Ekweremadu, has been convicted together with his wife and a doctor for engaging in organ trafficking. The 60-year-old former deputy president of the Nigerian senate, his wife; 56, and the said doctor; Dr. Obinna Obeta; 51, are said to have conspired to facilitate the travel …

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How men in ancient Africa domesticated wild donkeys for agriculture and transportation

For centuries, domestic donkeys have been of immense benefit to humans, especially in the area of labor and transportation – when it comes to getting to hard-to-reach areas. In some cases, they have been legs to wheelers and food to some families. As much as their roles cannot be overemphasized, …

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Western Togoland Case: High Court sentences 5 secessionists to a total of 25 years in prison

The Criminal Division of the High Court in Accra presided over by Justice Mary Maame Ekue Yanzuh, has sentenced five Western Togoland secessionists who were arrested by the police in September 2020 after they blocked the Aveyime road from Accra with sand and attacked the Aveyime and Mepe Police, Stations …

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2023 AFCON: Black Stars arrive in Kumasi for Angola test

The Black Stars have arrived in Kumasi, where they will host Angola in the 2023 African Cup of Nations qualifiers. Ghana have a doubleheader against the Black Antelopes with the first leg scheduled for March 23, 2023. The team began their preparations for the match on Monday, March 20 before departing to …

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American citizen held hostage for 6 years in Niger has been freed

An American aid worker who was kidnapped in Niger more than six years ago and held hostage by terrorists has been released, President Joe Biden’s national security adviser Jake Sullivan tweeted on Monday. “I’m gratified & relieved to see the release of U.S. hostage Jeff Woodke after over 6 years …

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