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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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Benin’s electoral sponsorship system reignites debate
The sponsorship system for the presidential election in Benin has reignited debates about its fairness and relevance. This time the reaction comes from the presidential camp. A deputy of the Progressive Union, one of the blocks of the party in…
Aubameyang grabs first premier league hatrick
Gabon's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored his first ever Premier League hat trick as Arsenal bounced back from successive defeats to put four past Leeds United in a 4-2 win. Back-to-back losses to Wolves and Aston Villa had put Mikel Arteta and…
Sierra Leone: Local government decentralization policy stirs up fresh discourse
There is growing debate on whether or not to make local government elections non-partisan in Sierra Leone. The debate comes as the government conducts a review of the Decentralization Policy as approved by cabinet. Since local governance was reintroduced in…
Liberian war crimes trial resumes in Switzerland
The trial of a former Liberian rebel leader arrested in Switzerland for alleged war crimes during Liberia's first civil war will start its second important phase today. On December 3, 2020, the Swiss Federal Criminal Court, in the city of…
Ghana Finance Minister travels to U.S. for post-covid health check
Ghana’s Finance Minister-designate Ken Ofori-Atta has been flown to the United States of America for post-Covid-19 medical complications. This comes as the country’s case count continues to rise with over 1,000 cases recorded over the past couple of days. A…
Sierra Leone: Anti-corruption body probes First Lady Fatima Bio
Sierra Leone’s Anti-corruption commission in a statement on Tuesday said it has launched investigation of corruption allegations involving the First lady. The anti – corruption agency has come under pressure by many in the country to lead inquiry into state…
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