Tag: May 5
Instability in Somalia Continues Despite Years of Western Interventions
Incumbent president agrees to hold elections after threats from the United States and the European Union
A decades-long effort by the United States and other...
Zimbabwe striving to make media sector more plural
Zimbabwe is striving to make its media sector more plural and diverse so that every voice in the country is heard, Information Minister Monica...
Five districts in northern Mozambique without electricity due to terrorist attacks
Terrorist attacks in northern Mozambique's Cabo Delgado province have left five districts in the dark since last September, affecting about 25,000 customers in the...
Kenyan bourse to trade unquoted securities from May 12
Trading of unquoted securities at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) will start on May 12, a bourse official said Wednesday.
Bansri Pattni,...
At least two people killed, seven more injured in clashes in central Somalia
At least two people were killed and seven others injured Wednesday in inter-clan clashes on the outskirts of Beledweyne town in the central region...
Namibia’s total merchandise trade increases in March
Namibia's total merchandise trade in March increased to 15.7 billion Namibia dollars (1.1 billion U.S. dollars), up from 15.1 billion recorded in February, according...
Malawi government suspends operations of sugar factory amid increased COVID-19 cases
Malawi government has ordered immediate suspension of operations at a local sugar factory where 19 out of 31 samples taken from Indian employees, who...
EU efforts to ratify Chinese investment deal paused after sanctions
A massive investment deal struck between the European Union and China will not be ratified any time soon due cracks in diplomatic ties, the...
Major European markets close weak
European markets ended notably lower on Tuesday following a sell-off in shares of technology firms and several top name companies from other sectors due...
Oil futures settle sharply higher again
Crude oil prices moved higher on Tuesday, extending gains from the previous session, amid continued optimism about increased demand for fuel in the US...
Gold futures settle lower as dollar rises
Gold futures settled lower on Tuesday as the dollar firmed up against other currencies amid likelihood of a hike in interest rates sometime in...
French lawmakers approve wide-ranging climate change legislation
France's National Assembly on Tuesday approved climate protection legislation that included input from a specially convened citizens' panel but which activists argue does not...
In Bill Gates divorce, who gets the 66,000-square-foot mansion?
With the Bill and Melinda Gates divorce bombshell still echoing, so begins the process of divvying up the fourth-largest fortune in the world.
Forbes puts...
Trump sets up Tweet-style blog page after social media bans
Former US President Donald Trump wants to communicate with his supporters via his own website after being banned from major social media platforms.
Trump launched...
Biden hopes to meet Putin during his June trip to Europe
US President Joe Biden said on Tuesday he wants to hold his proposed summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin when he visits Europe next...
Major raids in Italy against Mafia with foreign links
Italy's anti-Mafia investigators have launched major raids against an 'Ndrangheta drug trafficking network that is also alleged to have done business in Germany, Italian...
Israeli president holds talks in search for new government
Israel's President Reuven Rivlin is preparing for talks with top politicians on forming a government after caretaker Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu failed to do...
Egypt and Turkey to hold talks to mend ties
Egypt and Turkey are to hold talks on Wednesday to resolve long-running tensions between the two rival countries.
The talks to be held over two...
Syrian media: Israeli rocket attack on Latakia kills one civilian
One civilian was killed and six were wounded when Israeli rockets hit several targets in the Syrian port city of Latakia overnight, Syrian state...
At least 24 killed when Mexico City underground rail bridge collapses
At least 24 people were killed after a bridge on an elevated section of the Mexico City underground system partially collapsed as a train...
China dominates talks on day two of G7 foreign ministers’ meeting
Foreign ministers from G7 countries discussed how to deal with the obstinance of China and Russia when it comes to human rights and climate...
Ghana Boxing Authority outlines modalities for elections
The Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA) has outline modalities for its impending elections fixed for Thursday, July 22.
The elections fixed for the Mudor Conference Centre...
Kotei Neequaye promises pension scheme for boxers and coaches
Mr. Abraham Kotei Neequaye a presidential aspirant of the impending Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA) election has promised a pension scheme for boxers and coaches...
Aubynn retains Black Stars B Chairmanship position
Dr. Tony Aubynn Executive Committee member of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has been retained as the Chairman of the Black Stars Management Committee.
The...
GPL Preview: King Faisal target Hearts upset, Kotoko face Dreams
The 2020/21 Ghana Premier League (GPL) continues to produce some intriguing results over past weeks and week 23 has some interesting pairings.
The week starts...
Chiefs urged to remove cultural barriers affecting women’s participation in leadership
Mr Prosper Kpankyaano, the Nadowli-Kaleo District Social Welfare Officer, has appealed to traditional authorities to remove cultural barriers affecting women’s participation in leadership positions.
He...
Koforidua commercial drivers grumble over fuel price increase
Some commercial drivers in the New Juaben Municipality have complained about the increases in fuel prices, saying the situation is having a negative toll...
CAF set new requirements for coaches in Inter-Club Championship
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has said the basic mandatory requirement for all coaches in the 2021/2022 CAF Inter-Clubs competitions will be CAF...
76-year-old woman burnt to death at Komenda
The charred body of a 76-year-old woman was recovered by the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) after dousing a fire at the Zion Prayer...
Western Regional Minister meets with Business Executives in Takoradi
The Western Regional Minister, Mr Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah has engaged the Business Community within the Metropolis to solicit contributions in advancing opportunities in the...