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WHO Proposes Digitising Covid-19 Status Records
on: by Sebastian Oteng
The digital documentation of Covid-19 certificates has been proposed as a mechanism by which a person’s Covid-19 related health data can be digitally documented via an electronic certificate, the World Health Organisation said in a statement. The certificate can be used
Sports: Ronaldo breaks scoring world record with 110th Portugal goal
on: by Sebastian Oteng
Cristiano Ronaldo made football history as the most successful national team scorer when he netted his 110th goal for Portugal Wednesday during a World Cup qualifier against Ireland. The Portugal captain scored in the 89th minute, moving ahead of former Iranian
Body of Syed Taalay British journalist killed in Ghana to be repatriated
on: by Fernil News
The body of British journalist Syed Taalay Ahmed, 31, from Hartlepool, was working for Muslim Television Ahmadiyya International (MTA) killed by armed robbers while on a reporting trip to Ghana is being repatriated on Wednesday. Mr. Ahmed left behind a wife
Tunisia ex-presidential candidate seized in Algeria
on: by Fernil News
Tunisian media mogul and ex-presidential candidate Nabil Karoui has been arrested in Algeria for illegally entering the country. Mr Karoui, who owns Nesma TV, was arrested in the city of Tebessa on the Tunisian border together with four others including his
Zambian president replaces army and police chiefs
on: by Fernil News
Zambia’s new President Hakainde Hichilema has replaced the country’s top military commanders and the head of the police – and signalled a focus on the security forces being more accountable to the citizens. The president late on Sunday announced new commanders
Wife of murdered Greek ambassador jailed over his death in Brazil
on: by Fernil News
A Brazilian woman has been sentenced to 31 years in prison for planning the murder of her husband, the former Greek ambassador to Brazil. In 2016, Kyriakos Amiridis’ charred remains were found in the boot of a burnt-out car in Rio
Mali’s former PM arrested over presidential plane
on: by Fernil News
Mali’s former Prime Minister Boubèye Maïga has been arrested over alleged corruption during the purchase of a presidential plane seven years ago. His lawyer Kassoum Tapo said details about his Thursday arrest were still unclear. Mr Maïga is said to have
Akufo-Addo blows $14,000 per hour on another luxurious private jet – Ablakwa
on: by Fernil News
Ghana’s President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has spent a whopping Ghc3.46 million on a private jet on his recent trips to England and Germany. A member of parliament with the opposition party NDC Mr. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has once again revealed.