International
Niger ends military agreement with US, calls it ‘profoundly unfair’
Niger’s military government announced that it has ended an accord with the US that allowed military personnel and civilian staff from the Department of Defence to operate in Niger – days after holding high-level talks with US diplomatic and military officials this week. “The government of Niger, taking into account the aspirations and interests of […]
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Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso to form joint force to fight jihadists
Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso say they will form a joint force to fight jihadist threats in their countries. Niger’s army chief Moussa Salaou Barmou announced it would be operational as soon as possible, without giving details of its size. He spoke in a televised speech on Wednesday following talks in the capital Niamey. Groups […]
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General News
Genital Mutilation Still An Issue – Nana Oye
Nana Oye Bampoe Addo Nana Oye Bampoe Addo, former Minister of Gender, Children and Social Protection, has observed that although female genital mutilation/cutting remains an issue in East and West
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General
Prioritize sexual and reproductive health needs of women – Nana Oye
Human Rights lawyer and former Minister of Gender, Children and Social Protection, Nana Oye Bampoe Addo, has challenged stakeholders to work together to prioritize the sexual and reproductive health needs of women and youth in Africa. The call was made during the 11th African Conference on Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights in Rabat, Morocco, which […]
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ECOWAS backtracks, lifts sanctions on junta-led Niger
The West African regional bloc is lifting some sanctions imposed on Niger over last year’s coup, in a new push for dialogue following a series of political crises that have rocked the region in recent months. A no-fly zone and border closures were among the sanctions being lifted “with immediate effect,” the president of the […]
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Court
Saglemi trial: Witness lacks personal knowledge of project –Counsel
After testifying that US$80 million out of the US$200 million for the Saglemi Housing was paid by late Enoch Teye Mensah, also known as E.T Mensah, it has come to light that the prosecution’s first witness (PW1), Reverend Stephen Yaw Osei, has no personal knowledge of the entire housing project. According to Rev. Osei, Chief […]
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International
Burkina-Mali-Niger must reconsider decision to exit ECOWAS – Analyst
An Analyst with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), Emmanuel K. Bensa, has described the exit of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger from the ECOWAS as an unwise decision. According to him, this is not the right time for these countries to depart from the organization […]
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News
Military rulers of Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso announce withdrawal from ECOWAS
Military rulers of Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso have announced their withdrawal from the ECOWAS bloc. A joint statement from the military rulers issued on Sunday, January 28 said, “after 49 years of existence, the valiant people of Burkina, Mali and Niger note with much regret, bitterness and great disappointment that their Organization has moved […]
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Music
Gospel artiste Chris Paakow Nelson releases new single “Ese”
Ghanaian gospel musician Chris Paakow Nelson has released his latest single, “Ese,” on January 10, 2024. In the Yoruba dialect, “Ese” translates to “thank you,” encapsulating the essence of gratitude and appreciation. The inspiration for the song arose during a challenging period at the end of 2022 when Chris Nelson found solace in the melody […]
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Celebrity News
Joyful Way Inc, Perez Musik, Efe Grace thrill patrons at “Explosion of Joy” 2023
The Accra International Conference Centre(AICC) crackled with a different kind of electricity on Boxing Day. It wasn’t the hum of business deals or the buzz of conferences, but the infectious energy of the “Explosion of Joy” gospel concert. This annual tradition, hosted by legendary Ghanaian gospel choir, Joyful Way Incorporated, isn’t just a concert; it’s […]
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Entertainment News
Prophetic Convocation 2023 Promises Divine Week of Worship & Celebration in Sekondi Takoradi
Christians in the Western Region are set for an extraordinary week of spiritual rejuvenation as Prophetic Convocation 2023 descends upon Sekondi Takoradi from December 25th to 31st. The Pure Word Chapel near the Naval Flats is set to transform into a celestial haven, welcoming believers from diverse backgrounds. Renowned Gospel Artistes including S. K. Frimpong […]
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