In a tragic incident in the south-western Nigerian city of Ibadan, 35 children lost their lives, and six others were hospitalized following a crush at a Christmas funfair. The event, which was intended to bring joy, turned into a disaster when an overwhelming number of attendees caused a stampede. The organisers of the event had…
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Ghana’s Supreme Court Dismisses Challenges to Anti-LGBT Bill.
Ghana’s Supreme Court has unanimously dismissed two legal challenges to the country’s controversial anti-LGBT bill, which has faced widespread criticism from rights groups and international organizations. The ruling removes a key hurdle to the bill becoming law. The legislation, passed earlier this year by Ghanaian lawmakers, proposes harsh penalties for LGBT individuals and groups. It…
Malawi President Appeals for International Food Aid Amid Severe Crisis.
Malawi’s President Lazarus Chakwera has renewed his call for international assistance to combat severe food shortages that are affecting more than one-quarter of the country’s population. The president made the appeal during a televised address on Wednesday evening, highlighting the worsening humanitarian crisis. According to a recent report by the Malawi Vulnerability Assessment Committee, about…
Uganda’s Premier Robinah Nabbanja Nominated for African Female Leader of the Year as Polls Close for the African Leadership Magazine Persons of the Year 2024 Awards.
By Earnest Kivumbi Benjamin – Updated 1159 EAT on Friday 13th Dec 2024 LONDON & KAMPALA – Uganda’s Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja recently was nominated of the African Female Leader of the Year 2024 by the 14th African Leadership Magazine Persons of the Year 2024. The heated competition driven by participation in the Online Voting…
Ghana Police Arrest Over 100 Supporters of President-Elect John Mahama Amid Post-Election Chaos.
Authorities in Ghana have arrested over 100 individuals, predominantly supporters of President-elect John Mahama, following a wave of post-election violence and lawlessness. The unrest erupted in the wake of Saturday’s elections, with tensions rising over delays in the announcement of the results and disputes regarding some parliamentary outcomes. The arrested individuals are accused of various…
Zambia’s Constitutional Court Bars Ex-President Edgar Lungu from Re-Election.
Zambia’s Constitutional Court has ruled that former President Edgar Lungu is ineligible to stand for re-election in the 2026 general elections. The court determined that Lungu, 68, has already served the maximum two terms allowed by the Zambian Constitution. Lungu initially came to power in January 2015 after the death of President Michael Sata in…
John Mahama Secures Comeback Victory in Ghana’s Presidential Election.
Former President John Mahama has been confirmed as the winner of Ghana’s presidential election, marking a triumphant return to power with a historic margin. According to the official results announced by Ghana’s Electoral Commission, Mahama, the opposition candidate, secured 56.6% of the vote, defeating Vice-President Mahamudu Bawumia, who garnered 41.6%. The victory represents the largest…
Opposition Wins Ghana Presidential Election Amid Economic Crisis.
Ghana’s Vice-President Mahamudu Bawumia has conceded defeat in Saturday’s presidential election, congratulating opposition candidate and former President John Mahama on his apparent victory. In a public statement, Bawumia acknowledged the will of the people, saying, “The people have voted for change.” His remarks come as Ghanaians grapple with the country’s worst economic crisis in a…
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