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Liberia: Opposition leaders call for referendum boycott
In Liberia, political tension is heating up ahead of the December 8, midterm senate election and a constitutional referendum. The referendum seeks to reduce the current six-years presidential and Representatives tenures to five years and reduce the tenure of senators…
UN boss calls for concerted global action against climate change
The UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, has described the fight against the climate crisis as the top priority for the 21st Century, in a passionate, uncompromising speech delivered on Wednesday at Columbia University in New York. The landmark address marks the…
Togo: Amnesty Int’l calls for release of detained opposition figures
Amnesty International has described as growing crackdown, last weekend’s arrest of key opposition figures in Togo by the authorities. It said in a statement on Wednesday that Togolese authorities have continued to arbitrarily arrest political opponents since President Faure Gnassingbé…
WHO Africa launches ‘Infodemic Response Alliance’
The World health organization WHO Africa regional office has announced the launch of the Africa’ infodemic response alliance IRA – an alliance that brings together health professional and relevant stakeholders from across the continent. WHO’ regional director for Africa, Dr…
Switzerland: Ex-Liberia warlord denounces lengthy pre-trial detention
Alieu Kosiah, a former rebel commander accused of being involved in the murder of civilians, rape and consuming pieces of a teacher's heart during the civil war in Liberia has denounced his lengthy pre-trial detention as proceedings began on Thursday…
Gambia launches food quality control committee
The Gambia Thursday launched the National Codex Committee (NCC), a body tasked with the responsibility of ensuring food safety and quality. This comes at a time the country has realized a decline in the exportation of her main cash crop…
UNDP: 207 million people face new poverty level
In a related development, an additional 207 million people could be pushed into extreme poverty by 2030, due to the severe longterm impact of the coronavirus pandemic, bringing the total number to more than a billion, a new study from…
Côte d’Ivoire cocoa farmers threaten to boycott industry sustainability programs
Cocoa farmers in Ivory Coast said on Thursday they would withdraw from chocolate industry sustainability programs if companies try to avoid paying a premium aimed at combating farmer poverty. The world’s top producer introduced a 400 dollar per tonne premium…
UNCTAD: 32 million people risk sliding back into poverty due to Covid-19
Leading UN economists said on Thursday that more than 32 million of the world’s poorest people face being pulled back into extreme poverty because of COVID-19. The experts highlighted data showing that the pandemic is likely to cause the worst…
GHANA ELECTION: EC floats toll-free call centre for voters
Ghana’s Electoral Commission (EC) has established a toll-free call centre to enable voters to relay their concerns and difficulties on Election Day, Monday, December 7th, 2020. The Commission on Thursday said the initiative is to provide prompt responses to voters’…
Nigeria extradicts ex-pension boss, to stand trial for fraud
The Nigerian Police has confirmed the arrival of Abdulrasheed Maina, former chairperson of the Pension Reform Task Team (PRTT) from Niamey, Niger Republic. Police spokesperson, Frank Mba, made this known in a statement on Thursday. Local news portal, PREMIUM TIMES…
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