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Inside Africa – Buhari calls for unity after returning to Nigeria
on: by Fernil News
Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari has given his first address since returning to the country on Saturday after three months medical leave in the UK. He made no reference to his health. The president called for unity in Nigeria, and said he
Inside Africa – South Africa grants Grace Mugabe immunity
on: by Fernil News
South Africa has granted diplomatic immunity to Zimbabwean First Lady Grace Mugabe, allowing her to leave the country without answering questions about an assault allegation. President Robert Mugabe and his wife arrived back in Harare early on Sunday. Mrs Mugabe, 52,
Ghana – Sowutuom stabbing: Nigerians flee Ghanaian revenge
on: by Fernil News
Some Nigerians living in Sowutuom, a suburb in the Greater Accra region, have fled the area after a Nigerian stabbed a Ghanaian to death in the community. Following the tragic incident, there have been reports of reprisal attacks by some Ghanaian
Ghana – CEDI Ghana Fights Poverty, Unemployment
on: by Fernil News
The Community and Entrepreneurial Development Initiative (CEDI Ghana), a group of university lecturers and top government officials on Thursday 17th of August, held an advocacy forum at the Golden Tulip Hotel, Accra to help address poverty and unemployment in Ghana. The
Inside Africa – Togo protest turns bloody, 7 killed
on: by Fernil News
Togo opposition leader told a press conference, Saturday night, that police fired into the crowd as they demonstrated against the ruling party. Tikpi Atchadam, President of the Togolese Pan African National Party said, “Police shot and killed seven innocent civilians in Sokode over 300
Ghana – Chiefs arrested over failed murder attempt
on: by Fernil News
A 37-year-old suspected assassin and three chiefs have been arraigned before the Nkwakaw Magistrate Court for alleged assassination attempt on Nana Kofi Boamah during his installation Wednesday August 3, 2017. The chiefs who were arraigned before the court together with the
Inside Africa – Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari returns from UK
on: by Fernil News
Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari has returned home after three months of medical leave in the UK. Officials refused to disclose what he was being treated for. It was the president’s second spell of medical leave this year – leading many Nigerians
Ghana – MTN pays mobile money subscribers GH₵ 25 million in interest
on: by Fernil News
MTN Ghana has made payments of over GHS25 million in interest to about 7.8 million Mobile Money customers for the first half of 2017. The amount comprises of GHS13.6 million paid in May for quarter one and GHS11.5 million paid in