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Liberian officials resign after US corruption allegations

Three ranking officials in the George Weah-led administration in Liberia who were sanctioned by the United States government for engaging in widespread public corruption have resigned.   The three officials are Nathaniel McGill, Minister of State for Presidential Affairs and…

Three UN peacekeepers injured in mine explosion

The United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali, MINUSMA, says Three peacekeepers were injured on Sunday in the northern region of the country when their vehicle hit a mine between Ber and Timbuktu. MINUSMA did not specify the nationality…

Aviation workers protest in Nigeria

A coalition of aviation workers’ unions in Nigeria held rallies at airports nationwide on Monday, to protest anti-labor clauses in new aviation bills. The bills which are currently awaiting the assent of President Muhammadu Buhari, empowers the Minister of Aviation…

Illiteracy levels on the rise in Ghana

Findings from an upcoming report from the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) have revealed that 7.9 million persons aged 6 years and older in Ghana are illiterate, meaning, they cannot read and write with understanding. Eric Mawuena Egbeta has the rest…

Liberia: Lawmakers reject controversial pension bill

House of Representatives has rejected a controversial pension bill seeking to allot 50% benefits of the current income of every member of the Legislature including their children upon their exit from power. The controversial bill was passed by the Liberian…