375 There is nothing that annoys someone so much like buying Internet bundles, then you get a message just a few minutes later alerting you that your they are almost finished without even using them for that long. You start asking yourself why did it run out so fast and where did it go? This […]
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Force remains last option in Niger – ECOWAS mediator
278 West Africa’s chief mediator in the Niger crisis, ex-Nigerian military leader Gen Abdulsalami Abubakar, has told the BBC that military intervention remains the last option to resolve the situation in the country. He said his delegation from the regional grouping Ecowas has started negotiating with military junta leader Gen Abdourahmane Tchiani and expressed hope […]
Asantehene drags Chief to Police
372 The agony of Nana Kwaku Duah III, the destooled Chief of Abuontem, seems to be getting worse as he has been referred to police to face prosecution for multiple sale of land. On August 21, 2023, Nana Kwaku Duah III faced public disgrace and humiliation when he faced the Kumasi Traditional Council presided over […]
Drone attack hits building in central Moscow
367 Source: BBC A Ukrainian drone attack has hit a building in Moscow, causing an explosion that was heard across the city’s business district, Russian officials have said. Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said air defences had shot down the drone with its debris falling on the city’s Expo Center. It marks the latest in a series […]
27 people dead following clashes between rival factions in Libya
362 At least 27 people were killed and 106 others injured, when clashes broke out between two powerful armed factions in the southern Libyan capital of Tripoli, the country’s emergency services, said in a statement Tuesday. Fighting began Monday after the detention of the commander of the 444 Brigade, Mahmoud Hamza, as he attempted to […]
Niger’s coup might affect foodstuff prices soon – Traders reveal
337 Ghanaians have been urged to brace themselves for a spike in prices of foodstuff as the Niger coup gradually takes its toll on the importation of the commodity. Interacting with JoyNews’ Evans Mensah, some traders at the Mallata Market stated that most of the ingredients needed for the preparation of the Ghanaian staples are […]
US backs peaceful resolution of Niger coup
427 The US says it appreciates West African regional bloc Ecowas’ determination to explore all options for the peaceful resolution of the coup in Niger after the group approved a “standby” military force. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said he was joining Ecowas leadership in their call for constitutional order in Niger following the […]
Ex-rebel leader vows to reinstate ousted Niger president
351 A former Tuareg insurgent-turned-tourism minister in Niger says his new political party will aim to reinstate ousted President Mohamed Bazoum, who has been detained at his home since members of the presidential guard took power two weeks ago. Rhissa Ag Boula told BBC Newshour: “It’s about restoring constitutional equality. We are trying to mobilise […]
Ecuador’s presidential candidate shot dead at rally
303 A ndidate in Ecuador’s forthcoming presidential election who has campaigned against corruption and gangs has been shot dead at a campaign rally. Fernando Villavicencio, a member of the country’s national assembly, was attacked as he left the event in the capital, Quito, on Wednesday. He is one of the few candidates to allege links […]
Adutwum, Bryan, Ofori-Atta to face Parliament on Tuesday over Buffer Stock debt
358 The Ministers of Finance, Education and Food and Agriculture are expected to appear before Parliament on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, to brief the house on the challenges confronting the National Food Buffer Stock Company. This follows the Speaker’s directive to the Business Committee of the house to programme the Ministers over the picketing at […]