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Ghana shows the way in democratic governance in Africa despite glitches in 2020 election
on: by Fernil News
It was one of the keenly contested elections in the history of Ghana as former President John Dramani Mahama locked horns with President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo in the 2020 general elections. The rivalry between the two astute politicians date back
Niger: At least 27 persons killed in Boko Haram attack
on: by Fernil News
At least 27 people have been killed in an attack in southeast Niger, local officials said on Sunday. Other people were wounded and some more reported missing in the assault on Saturday evening in the village of Toumour in the Diffa
Ghana Elections: Vote counting begins
on: by Fernil News
Voting in Ghana’s crucial polls came to an end on Monday evening at 5:00 PM. The election is seen as a seen as a historic clash between the incumbent President Nana Akufo-Addo and the former president John Mahama, vying to lead
Stakeholders Discuss Peace Ahead of Crucial Polls in Ghana
on: by Fernil News
A conversation on promoting peace ahead of Ghana’s general elections has been held in Kumasi, the country’s second largest city with a call on stakeholders to do more to contribute to a peaceful election on December 7. The event which was
Saudi Arabia fails to join UN human rights council but China and Russia elected
on: by Fernil News
Russia and China have been elected to the United Nations Human Rights Council on Tuesday for the next three years, but Saudi Arabia failed in its attempt to secure a seat. The 193-member U.N. General Assembly also elected Ivory Coast, Gabon, Malawi, Cuba,
Corruption in Ghana: Is there any hope as NPP and NDC claim better record ahead of 2020 election?
on: by Fernil News
Corruption was a major issue in Ghana ahead of the 2016 general elections as opposition parties led by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) launched vitriolic attacks on the government for its inability to decisively deal with the numerous corruption scandals that
PUBG Mobile among apps banned in India amid row with China
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The Indian government on Wednesday banned 118 mostly-Chinese mobile applications amid ongoing border tensions between two giants in Asia. The list of banned apps also includes the wildly popular battle royale game PUBG Mobile. The mobile apps were banned because “they
Trump taken to Walter Reed Medical Center after coronavirus diagnosis
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US. President Donald Trump has been taken to the Walter Reed Medical Center as a precaution after testing positive for the coronavirus, local media reported Friday. White House later said that Trump will spend the coming days in the hospital just