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Court rules against Switzerland’s planned deportation of gay Gambian
The European Court of Human Rights has ruled against Switzerland’s intended deportation of a homosexual Gambian man, saying Switzerland has not properly examined the risks to which the man would be exposed. In a decision handed down on Tuesday, the…
Ghana: President Addo accepts Special Prosecutor’s resignation
Ghana’s President NanaAkufo-Addo has accepted the resignation of Martin Amidu as Special Prosecutor. A letter issued Tuesday afternoon and signed by the Chief of Staff, AkosuaFremaOsei-Opare, stated that the President had taken due note of the other matters raised in…
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Algeria arrests jihadist released in Mali
A jihadist, part of the group of 200 prisoners released in October by the Malian authorities, was arrested Monday in southern Algeria. The Algerian Ministry of Defense in a statement said the specialized services of the Ministry have apprehended the…
Poor sanitation poses major health risks in African countries: Report
A new research by the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) and the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) reveals that poor sanitation continues to pose major health, environmental and socioeconomic risks in many African countries. The paper highlights ways to improve management,…
Nigeria: Kaduna court to continue Shia cleric’s trial
A Kaduna State High Court sitting in the state capital on Wednesday adjourned till today, the continued hearing of the trial of the embattled leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), Sheikh Ibrahim El-Zakzaky, and his wife Zinat. El-…
Ghana, Switzerland sign Carbon offset agreement
As part of its commitments under the Paris Agreement, Switzerland will offset part of its CO2 emissions through projects in Ghana. After the agreement signed with Peru in October, this is the second such agreement. Under the Paris Agreement, Switzerland…
Seven countries to benefit from $100m humanitarian fund: UN
The United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) says seven countries around the world will benefit from a total of 100 Million dollars humanitarian emergency funds. Five of these countries are from the African continent with two others in the…
Uganda: Presidential candidate Bobi Wine arrested
In East Africa, tensions are mounting in Uganda as the presidential candidate of the National Unity Platform NUP party, Robert Kyagulanyi also known as Bobi Wine was arrested during a campaign trail. Kyagulanyi, was on Wednesday arrested by the police…
Ghana: Police assures on election preparedness
The Ghana Police service has pledged its commitment to the security of lives and property during the December 7 presidential and parliamentary polls. The Director of Public affairs, Ghana Police Service Superintendent Sheila Abayie-Buckman said, the force will leave no…
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