Algeria’s veteran President Abdelaziz Bouteflika has defied protesters by confirming he will run again – but says he will not serve a full term. In a letter he said if he won April’s vote he would oversee a national dialogue leading to fresh elections that he would not contest. His decision to seek a fifth … The post Algeria’s leader to run for ‘last time’ appeared

From the streets of Accra, 13-year-old Hakeem Alhassan, had distinguished himself from his peers by emerging the overall winner of an essay competition organised for basic schools across the country, but has returned to the streets because he does not have help. As a winner of the competition, he got the opportunity of representing Ghana … The post [Video] Street boy

Africa’s largest film festival has awarded a Kenyan actress for her depiction of a lesbian character in a film that is banned in her own country. Fespaco film festival in Burkina Faso gave Samantha Mugatsia the best actress award for her lead role in the film Rafiki. The Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB) banned the … The post Banned lesbian love story Rafiki wins award appeared first

The Afamase Akotom Basic School in the Prestea Huni Valley Municipality of the Western Region has made it a requirement for parents to buy furniture for their wards before they are granted admission into the school. This development has become necessary because the school has no furniture to accommodate the over 600 pupils from kindergarten … The post W/R: Afamase

Asante Kotoko brightened their chances of qualifying from the group stage of the CAF Confederation Cup with a 3-0 home win over Zambia’s Nkana FC on Sunday. Three first half goals were what the Porcupine Warriors needed to move to second in Group C though on same points with their opponents. Sudan’s Al-Hilal beat ZESCO … The post Kotoko brighten last 8 chances with 3-0 over Nkana

At least 23 people have been killed as tornadoes struck Lee County in eastern Alabama, authorities say. County Sheriff Jay Jones said there had been “catastrophic” damage and there were fears more bodies would be found. The number of injured is not yet known. Rescue efforts have been halted until dawn due to the danger … The post Tornadoes kill at least 23 in Alabama appeared first on

OmniBank Ghana Limited and Sahel Sahara Bank Ghana Limited have today announced the completion of the merger processes between the two banks, and assured there will be no immediate job losses. The two major banks resolved last year to merge in order to pull resources together to meet the 400 million-cedi new minimum capital requirement … The post Omnibank completes