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Malian jihadist apologizes for Timbuktu destruction

Five years after his sentencing to nine years in prison by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for destroying protected mausoleums in Timbuktu, Malian jihadist Ahmad Al Faqi Al Mahdi, has asked to be released.  Transferred since 2019 to a prison…

WHO gives prescription for health at COP26

The World Health Organization says Millions of lives could be saved by reining in global warming, urging the COP26 summit to take serious climate action to improve public health worldwide. In the report, entitled “The Health Argument for Climate Action”,…

Cape Verde witnessing lower cases of SGBV

While many countries in West Africa and elsewhere report a rise in sexual and gender-based violence, the Island nation of Cape Verde is witnessing a lowering of cases.  The authorities attribute the progress to widespread sensitization and progressive laws that…

Ghana confirms new police chief

George Akuffo-Dampare has now been confirmed as the substantive Inspector General of Police at a ceremony in Accra today October 8, 2021, becoming the 23rd IGP in Ghana.  Dr. Dampare has been in an acting capacity since the retirement of…