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Kenyan author and gay rights activist, Binyavanga Wainaina, dies aged 48
on: by Fernil News
One of Africa’s best-known authors and gay rights activists, Binyavanga Wainaina, has died at the age of 48. The Kenyan author died on Tuesday night in Nairobi after a short illness, the BBC reported. His death was confirmed by Tom Maliti, the
Government transactions to go full electronic June 2020
on: by Fernil News
The Vice-President of Ghana, Mahamudu Bawumia has said All government transactions will be done electronically from June next year. He said the introduction of the cashless payment system was to reduce corruption, minimise human interaction and ensure efficiency in all government
US-based Ghanaian professor turned Uber driver accused of kidnapping three women
on: by Fernil News
A Penn State professor with a side job as a Pittsburgh Uber driver who was arrested this month for allegedly kidnapping two women is now accused of kidnapping a third woman that same night. The third woman spoke with police on
It’s Abe Shinzo, not Shinzo Abe: Tokyo asks world to use correct order of Japanese names
on: by Fernil News
Japan aims to set the record straight, at least about its names when pronounced in a foreign language, local media reported on Wednesday. Foreign Minister Taro Kono (or Kono Taro in the customary Japanese order) plans to meet foreign media to
6 killed in Indonesia post-election riots
on: by Fernil News
Supporters of an unsuccessful presidential candidate clashed with security forces in the Indonesian capital on Wednesday, burning vehicles and throwing rocks at police, which responded with tear gas and rubber bullets. Police chief Tito Karnavian told a news conference authorities that
5 Apps for sending money 2019
on: by Jens Ischebeck
Whether you’ve come to the Western world from Africa or the Middle-east, you likely want to send money back home to your family. Only a decade or two ago, the only way to do so would have been with credit unions
Update: Asamoah Gyan to rescind retirement decision after presidential intervention
on: by Fernil News
Ghana Black Stars striker Asamoah Gyan has rescinded his earlier decision to retire from the national team after a lengthy chat with President Nana Akufo-Addo on Tuesday. An official Press Release confirming his comeback into the national team is expected in
US business group: Tariffs are hurting US firms in China
on: by Fernil News
A major business lobby group in the United States has said increased tariffs between Washington and Beijing are hurting the competitiveness of US firms operating in China, adding that many are moving or planning to relocate their factories elsewhere in the