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Tunisia’s PM-designate reveals new cabinet
on: by Fernil News
Tunisia’s prime minister-designate Thursday announced a proposed government composed of independent figures, after months of negotiations between political parties failed to fill vacant positions. The cabinet – comprised of 28 ministers, most of whom are unknown to the general public, including
Turkish Coast Guard prevents 238,000 illegal migrants from crossing into Europe
on: by Fernil News
Turkey’s Coast Guard Command stopped 60,802 illegal migrants trying to travel to Europe via Turkey’s coastline in 2019. This is the highest number since 2015 when Turkish shores saw an unprecedented influx of migrants, especially from Syria, trying to reach nearby
Ebola death toll in DR Congo climbs over 2,200
on: by Fernil News
The death toll from Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo climbed to 2,209 from 2,150 reported in October, the African Union (AU) said Thursday. From October to Dec. 8, the number of casualties rose by 59, according to a latest
UK election exit poll suggests Tory majority
on: by Fernil News
An exit poll in Britain’s election projected late Thursday that Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Conservative Party likely will win a majority of seats in Parliament, an outcome that would allow Johnson to fulfill his plan to take the U.K. out of
Aviation Minister instructs Ghana Airport Company to refurbish terminal 1 and 2
on: by Radia Sambare
Minister for Aviation, Joseph Kofi Adda, has directed the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) to refurbish terminals One (T1) and Two (T2) of the Kotoka International Airport (KIA). The minister said the expansion of the facilities was important to help the
Defying protesters, India passes anti-Muslim citizenship bill
on: by Fernil News
India’s Parliament Wednesday passed a contentious citizenship bill which discriminates against Muslims as part of the Hindu-nationalist government’s agenda, amid violent protests against the move. The bill will let New Delhi grant citizenship to illegal immigrants who entered India from three
Saudi Aramco starts trading as world’s biggest listed company
on: by Fernil News
Saudi Arabia’s oil company Aramco is listed and started trading on the Saudi Tadawul stock exchange on Wednesday for the first time after a mammoth $25.6 billion initial public offering that set the record as the biggest ever in history. The
Former president Mahama questions the formation of Electoral Commissions Eminent Advisory Committee
on: by Radia Sambare
The opposition National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama, has questioned the formation of Electoral Commission’s (EC) Eminent Advisory Committee. Speaking at a meeting with the Christian Council on Tuesday, Mr. Mahama said he would prefer that the persons on