Botswana President Appoints Akinwole II Omoboriowo as Vice Chairman of Botswana Power Corporation’s Board of Directors
Botswana’s energy sector is set to gain a new strong voice with clear vision at its highest levels following the appointment of Nigerian energy leader Akinwole II Omoboriowo as Board Member and Vice Chairman of the Botswana Power Corporation’s (BPC)…
55 Ghanaians Killed in Ukraine War, Two Held as POWs — Minister
At least 55 Ghanaian nationals have been confirmed dead while fighting in the ongoing war in Ukraine, Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, , has disclosed.The minister described the development as “depressing and frightening,” revealing that two other Ghanaians are currently being…
Dr. Augustina Odame, CEO of Ghana Chamber of Technology Passes Away
Ghana’s technology community is mourning the passing of Dr. Augustina Odame, the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Chamber of Technology (GCT) and a board member of the National Communications Authority (NCA) — a woman who spent years at the…
US sanctions Rwanda’s military and top commanders over fighting in DR Congo
The US has imposed sanctions on the Rwandan army and four of its senior commanders, accusing them of fuelling the conflict in neighbouring Democratic Republic of the Congo. Fighting has persisted despite a US-brokered peace deal in December between the…
GHANA: Salaga-South MP installs 500 streetlights, intensifies Ramadan support
The Member of Parliament for Salaga-South Constituency, Zuwera Mohammed Ibrahimah, has announced the supply of 500 streetlights for installation in communities across the constituency to boost security and enhance public safety. The initiative forms part of her broader infrastructure drive…
Zimbabwe frees nearly 4,000 prisoners under presidential pardon
Zimbabwe has begun releasing nearly 4,000 inmates who were granted presidential amnesty in a bid to ease overcrowding in prisons. The cabinet announced the amnesty in February on the same day it approved sweeping changes to the constitution to allow…
Moroccan Court Rejects $3.5 Billion UAE Offer to Acquire Samir Refinery
The Commercial Court of Casablanca has rejected a $3.5 billion (MAD 36.3 billion) offer from a United Arab Emirates–based investor to acquire the assets of the country’s only oil refinery, halting what had been described as the most significant attempt…
Government approves payment of Nurses and Midwives salary arrears in Ghana
The Ministry of Finance has approved payment of salary arrears owed to Nurses and Midwives posted in the 2024/2025 recruitment year. This approval follows a successful negotiation initiated by the Ministry of Health. In a statement, the Health Ministry…
Senegal PM proposes tougher anti-LGBT law, doubling prison terms
Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has introduced legislation that could double the maximum penalty for same-sex relations, making them punishable by up to 10 years in prison. The proposal was sent to parliament on Tuesday after cabinet approval last week,…
DRC replaces top officials at state mining company
THE Democratic Republic of Congo’s president has replaced the chairman and CEO of state-owned mining company Gecamines, which holds stakes in copper and cobalt mines operated by some of the world’s largest miners. President Felix Tshisekedi named Deogratias Ngele Masudi…