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Catholic bishops in Africa have rejected Pope Francis’ declaration to bless homosexual couples, asserting that it is “contrary to the will of God”. The Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (Secam) – the umbrella body for Catholic bishops across Africa – said in a statement the Vatican’s approval …

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has lamented the current state of the world, decrying the rising spate of mistrust and unhappiness. He also spoke extensively about the challenging economic times as well as the coup contagion in the West Africa region among others when he took his turn to address …

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has highlighted the increasing occurrence of coups across the African continent as a wake-up call for African leaders to effectively manage their economies. He stressed that better economic management can break the cycle of poverty and unemployment, providing hope for the youth to stay …

Leadership of the staff union of the Ghana Airport Company Limited has warned board Chair Paul Adom Otchere to stay clear off the MD Mrs. Pamela Djamson-Tettey. According to the union, staff are agitated over reports the board Chair is instigating the removal of the MD because she’s refusing to …

Niger’s military government has rejected the latest diplomatic mission from African countries aimed at restoring constitutional order after a July 26 coup, resisting pressure from the United States and United Nations to come to the negotiating table. The African Union (AU) planned to send a joint mission with representatives of …

The Okuapeman traditional council led by the Okuapemhene Oseadeyo Kwasi Akuffo II, has strongly reprimanded certain members of the council for wrongfully destooling the Mankrado of Obosomase Nana Donkor Manianor II, without the knowledge or consent of the Okuapemhene. The group, consisting of Abusua Panin Kwaku Asare of Obosomase and …

Russian president Vladimir Putin sent a congratulatory message to African leaders and the African Union (AU) on the ocassion of AU Day which falls on every May 25. His letter, posted on the official Twitter handle of the Russian Embassy in Ethiopia, where the AU headquarters is located, said the …

African leaders have been advised by Nigeria’s major opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to abstain from the country’s impending inauguration ceremony, which will see President-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu take the oath of office. Speaking exclusively to the Daily Statesman, the spokesperson for PDP Presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar, Otunba Segun Showunmi, …

Sudan’s ceasefire was still a matter of uncertainty on Thursday morning, hours after leaders from the region announced the warring parties had agreed to temporarily suspend fighting. Last minute calls coordinated between the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (Igad), the African Union and the United Nations had announced success: That the …

  By Seun Olawoyin In the Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, it appears things have fallen apart, and unless drastic actions are taken to address the issue of gross misconduct levelled against some prominent leaders of the party in the state, the centre may not hold …