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Australian embassy joins terrorism alert fray but pledges $75,000 to strengthen Ghana’s security base
on: by Radia Sambare
The Australian government has pledged its support to Ghana with 75,000 Australian dollars to help build the capacity of local security personnel at the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre. The aim is to boost the country’s ability to fight terrorism,
Amazon dethrones Google, tops list to become world’s most valuable brand
on: by Fernil News
US. retail giant Amazon has moved past hi-tech titans Apple and Google to become the world’s most valuable brand, a key survey showed Tuesday. The brand value of Amazon surged by 52 percent to $315 billion, global market research agency Kantar
Pope Francis appeals for peace in Sudan following military crackdown
on: by Fernil News
In the wake of the recent military crackdown in Sudan that left at least 113 pro-democracy protestors dead, Pope Francis on Sunday appealed for peace and resumption of dialogue between the opposing factions in the African country. “The news coming from
Sudan crisis: African Union membership suspended
on: by Fernil News
The African Union has suspended Sudan’s membership “with immediate effect”, amid an upsurge of violence in the capital that has seen dozens killed. The pan-African body has warned of further action if power is not transferred to a civilian authority –
11 killed in Sudan’s capital Khartoum amid civil disobedience against military
on: by Fernil News
At least 11 people have been killed in Sudan’s capital Khartoum in the past two days, the Health Ministry said Sunday. Suleman Abdul Jabbar, undersecretary of the Health Ministry, confirmed the death toll to Anadolu Agency, adding that the assailants used
US envoy’s support for Israeli annexation another nail in coffin for Palestine
on: by Fernil News
US. President Donald Trump promised to find a solution to the decades-long Palestinian-Israeli conflict even before he ascended to the presidential post in 2016. However, the way he sees as a solution has not been welcomed by Palestinians due to his
‘I never thought this day would come’: Manus Island refugee granted asylum in Switzerland
on: by Ismail M. Usman
A refugee detained on Manus Island has been granted asylum in Switzerland, months after receiving a human rights award in the country. Detained on Manus Island for six years, Abdul Aziz Muhamat said he “never thought that the day would come
Poverty responsible for social vices – Moghalu
on: by Ismail M. Usman
Prof. Kingsley Moghalu, the 2019 Presidential Candidate of Young People’s Party, YPP, has identified poverty as the major cause of social vices in the country. He made the remark while presenting a paper at a one-day programme organised by a Kano-based