Azad, Donya and Bahareh don’t know each other. But the three women – whose names we’ve changed for their own safety – share a fierce determination to resist Iran’s theocratic government, and the dress codes it has imposed on women and girls for 45 years. So, every day, they head out of their homes in … The post Iranian women ‘ready to
Alexei Navalny will be buried in Moscow on Friday, a spokesperson has confirmed. The service will be held at Borisovskoye Cemetery, after a farewell service at a Moscow church. In a speech on Wednesday, the opposition leader’s widow, Yulia, said she didn’t know if the funeral would be peaceful or if police would arrest those … The post Alexei Navalny’s funeral to
Two youths were shot dead on Monday in Conakry as Guinea’s capital was paralysed on the first day of an open-ended general strike against the military government that seized power in 2021, which stands accused of stifling dissent. A confederation of the main unions has urged public and private sectors to strike for the release … The post Two people shot dead as Guinea protest turns bloody
Three members of a drug cartel involved in a series of gangland killings have been jailed for life in the biggest criminal trial in Dutch history. The gang’s “undisputed” ringleader, Ridouan Taghi, was for years one of the Netherlands’ most-wanted fugitives. Taghi was jailed for murder, firearms offences and aggravated robbery. Two other men, Said … The post Dutch
For months, families affected by a deadly rubbish dump collapse in Mozambique have not received the financial support promised to them by the government. The dump, which was known to be home to some of the capital city’s poorest residents, collapsed six years ago. At least 17 people were killed and many more who built … The post Minister admits difficulties in paying landslide
For months, families affected by a deadly rubbish dump collapse in Mozambique have not received the financial support promised to them by the government. The dump, which was known to be home to some of the capital city’s poorest residents, collapsed six years ago. At least 17 people were killed and many more who built … The post Minister admits difficulties in paying landslide
Mr Orban is a nationalist politician with close ties to Russia’s President, Vladimir Putin. He has often blocked EU efforts to send military aid to Ukraine. Sweden is one of the EU countries which have accused Hungary of backsliding on the EU’s democratic principles. In turn, Mr Orban’s spokesman, Zoltan Kovacs, accused officials in Sweden … The post Hungary vote
South Korea has established diplomatic relations with Cuba, one of North Korea’s Cold War-era allies, the South Korean Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday. With their United Nations representatives exchanging letters in New York, the two countries have agreed to open diplomatic relations at the ambassadorial level, the ministry said in a statement. Cuba continues to … The post South
The West African regional bloc is lifting most 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 … The post ECOWAS lifts sanctions on Niger
Women at the food market The latest Food Security Update by the World Bank has revealed that about 1.96 million Ghanaians are facing acute food and nutrition insecurity. This Read More... The post 1.96m Ghanaians Face Food, Nutrition Insecurity
The leadership of the New Patriotic Party has set March 2, for the party’s parliamentary primary for the Akuapem South Constituency. The National Executive Committee and National Council have also decided to include the Municipal Chief Executive Frank Aidoo in the elections due to the withdrawal of the incumbent Member of Parliament, Osei Bonsu Amoah from […] The post NPP
Kenya has waived entry fees for passport holders from South Africa and six other countries, following widespread criticism of the recently introduced $30 fee. The move aims to boost tourism and attract business travellers. Previously, all foreign passport holders were subject to visa requirements, but the government’s decision sparked backlash for potentially increasing travel costs […] The post Kenya
African leaders have made a decision that will create a robust future market for medical products for African manufacturers. Spearheaded by the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, a pooled procurement mechanism was agreed upon and signed off late last night at the African Union (AU) Summit in Addis Ababa. This decision is significant because […] The post Africa CDC spearheads
A Haitian judge investigating the 2021 assassination of President Jovenel Moise has charged his widow, the former prime minister and an ex-chief of police with complicity in the killing. The 122-page leaked document, published by local media outlet AyiboPost on Monday, detailed how the president’s widow, Martine Moise, allegedly conspired with former Prime Minister Claude Joseph to kill the […] The post Assassinated
Russian President Vladimir Putin has given North Korean leader Kim Jong Un a luxury Russian-made car. Pyongyang’s state media said the limousine was delivered to Mr Kim’s top aides on Sunday. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov later confirmed the gift, saying it was an Aurus, a full-sized luxury sedan of the type used by Mr Putin […] The post Putin gifts luxury Aurus car to North Korea’s
The US has proposed a draft resolution at the UN Security Council which calls for a temporary ceasefire in Gaza. It has also warned Israel against invading the overcrowded city of Rafah. The US has previously avoided the word “ceasefire” during UN votes on the war, but President Joe Biden has made similar comments. However, […] The post US calls for temporary Gaza ceasefire in UN text
The body of a man who was shot dead in Spain is believed to be that of a Russian helicopter pilot who defected to Ukraine last year. In August, Maxim Kuzminov flew a helicopter into Ukrainian territory, where he handed himself in. Spanish police have not publicly confirmed the identity of the man, who was […] The post Russian pilot who defected to Ukraine ‘shot dead’ in Spain
Shri Manish Gupt a with Miss Ghana, Miriam Xorlasi Tordzeagbo and Inna Patty during the visit India’s High Commissioner to Ghana, Shri Manish Gupta, has extended his good wishes Read More... The post India Wishes Ghana Well At Miss World appeared first on
Former Ghana’s Black Stars Captain, Asamoah Gyan Aka Baby Jet has been given a role to put together a manifesto in the field of Youth and Sports for the flagbearer Read More... The post Asamoah Gyan Heads Youth And Sports Committee
The Manhyia South constituency organizer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Ashanti Region, Mustapha Alhassan, is expected to report to the police headquarters today. This comes after the police declared him wanted following a viral video capturing him issuing threats of electoral violence. The regional executives of the party, unhappy with the summons, […] The post Viral
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