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The Nigerian National Universities Commission (NUC) has ordered the country’s universities to close from 22 February to 14 March because of the general elections, which will be held on 25 February.   The decision follows concerns about the safety and security of staff and students during the poll.   The …

South Africa’s president, Cyril Ramaphosa has declared a state of disaster to try to deal with an energy crisis. Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement on Thursday gives the government additional powers to tackle crippling electricity shortages that have worsened in recent months. He insisted South Africa would emerge with a more efficient …

The Minister of Defence Dominic Nitiwul has said criminals tried to blow up a bridge using improvised explosive devices for the first time in Bawku in the Upper East Region, fueling growing violent spillover from a jihadist war across the border in Burkina Faso. The once vibrant border town is …

The family of founding President Jomo Kenyatta is among the wealthiest in Kenya (File photo)Image caption: The family of founding President Jomo Kenyatta is among the wealthiest in Kenya (File photo) Kenya’s Prime Cabinet Secretary, Musalia Mudavadi, has refuted reports that the families of former presidents Jomo Kenyatta and Daniel …

Ghana international Christian Atsu has been found alive following reports that he was ‘trapped’ after an earthquake in Turkey. The 31-year-old, who played for both Chelsea and Newcastle during his time in the Premier League, was caught up in the 7.7 magnitude earthquake which occurred on Monday. Portuguese outlet A …

African leaders beyond the age of 80 have no business clinging to power, former President John Dramani Mahama has said. He said this when he addressed a gathering on the topic ‘Africa’s strategic priorities and global role’ in the United Kingdom, on January 27, 2023. According to him, such old …

The Minister of National Security, Albert Kan Dapaah, on Thursday, delivered a special message from Ghana’s President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to Mali’s Interim President, Colonel Assimï Goita, in Bamako.   Mr. Kan-Dapaah led a delegation from Accra, which held extensive discussions behind closed doors with Col. Goita on security …

The Vice President of Ghana, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has reminded business owners gathered at the ongoing Africa Prosperity Dialogue that this is the time for businesses to dialogue on smart ways to enjoy the opportunities from the agreement for a resilient, sustainable, inclusive and prosperous Africa. According to him, this …

President Emmanuel  Macron’s reform programme faces a make-or-break moment, as French unions stage a day of mass strikes and protests on Thursday against his plans to push back the age of retirement. A new bill due to go through parliament will raise the official age at which people can stop …

The Gambia’s Vice-President Badara Alieu Joof has died in India. President Adama Barrow has confirmed the death of his Vice President Dr. Badara Alieu Joof. The vice-president died after a short illness, although Mr Barrow did not mention whether he was receiving treatment in India.   “Fellow Gambians, it is …