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Sierra Leone: Group launches literacy program for women traders, others
In Sierra Leone, the narrative for a certain number of market women who have never had formal education is about to change through an initiative. The group known as Job Search in partnership with the Freetown City Council will lead…
Egypt’s Al Ahly wins bronze medal at Fifa Club World Cup
Egyptian Premier League side Al Ahly defeated Palmeiras 3-2 on penalties to finish third at the Fifa Club World Cup. Having lost 2-0 to Bayern Munich in the semi-finals due to Robert Lewandowski’s double, Pitso Mosimane’s team squared up against…
Africa records 40% monthly surge in COVID-19 deaths – WHO
The World Health Organization says deaths from COVID-19 in Africa have surged by 40% in the last month, pushing Africa’s death toll towards 100 000 since the first reported case on the continent on 14 February 2020. This comes as…
Ghana’s laws clearly criminalizes homosexuality, Minister-Designate affirms
Ghana’s Minister-designate for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has reacted to US President, Joseph Biden’s decision to sanction countries yet to make laws that accommodate homosexuals. Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey when answering a question during her vetting on Thursday stated that…
Nigeria warns protesters against #OccupyLekkiTollGate rally
Government of Lagos State, Nigeria's commercial hub has warned that it would not allow any protest under any guise anytime soon. The State Attorney General and the Commissioner of Police at a joint press briefing Thursday, gave the warning stressing…
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Concordia to partner W. African researchers on gender equality
As Concordia continues to develop its international partnerships, the university will collaborate with West African academics on a Queen Elizabeth Scholars (QES) project for the promotion of gender equality. Assistant professor in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Océane Jasor…
Mali peace deal signatories meet in Kidal
Signatories to a peace deal deemed vital for ending the conflict in Mali met on Thursday in the northern city of Kidal, a former rebel bastion. The city fell to Tuareg separatists in 2012, who captured much of the north…
GHANA ELECTION PETITION: Mahama files motion to reopen his case
The petitioner in Ghana’s election petition case, John Mahama, has filed a motion at the Supreme Court for leave to reopen his case. This would enable his legal team try to subpoena Chairperson of the Electoral Commission to compel her…
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