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Nigeria: UN condemns killing of civilians in Borno

The United Nations Resident Coordinator in Nigeria Edward Kallon, has condemned attacks against civilians in Nigeria and urges all actors on the ground to respect international laws and humanity. In a statement on Sunday, Kallon said he was outraged and…

Togo detains leading opposition figure

One of the main opposition figures in Togo, Brigitte Adjamagbo-Johnson, was arrested over the weekend in the capital Lomé, for what the authorities described as "attacking the internal security of the state". Public prosecutor, Essolis-sam Poyodi said the arrest follows…

Ghanaian wins 2020 Goldman Environmental prize

A Ghanaian environmental champion has been announced as the recipient of the Goldman Environmental Prize 2020. The jury announced Ezekiel Chibeze, citing his commitment to pushing for good governance in Ghana’s environmental sector and for his climate leadership in Ghana,…

GHANA ELECTION: Pollsters predict Akufo-Addo victory

Research findings by some election watchers in Ghana have shown a first round victory by President Nana Akufo-Addo in next month’s election.  The research by notable pollster Ben Ephson and researchers from the university of Ghana political science department comes…