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44,000 people missing in Africa – ICRC

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) says some 44,000 people in Africa 45% of them children are recorded as missing. It notes that COVID-19 restrictions pose new challenges in finding them. Sophie Marsac, the ICRC regional advisor for…

Ghana: Mahama promises to legalize motorcycle taxis

Ghana’s former president and flag bearer for the largest opposition political party, the National Democratic Congress has reignited the debate on whether or not to legalize motorcycle taxis, popularly known as Okada, in the country. During a campaign visit to…

Cracks emerge between Mali junta, Opposition leaders

Tensions mounted on Saturday between Mali's military junta and the country's longtime political opposition after the coup leaders failed to invite prominent opposition figures to a planned forum on the country's political future. The meeting ultimately was cancelled and the…