Category: Africa

GHS Issues Alert as Marburg Virus Outbreak is Confirmed in Ethiopia

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has issued a public alert following the confirmation of a Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) outbreak

Incumbent President Ouattara declared winner of Ivory Coast election

Source: Aljazeera President Alassane Ouattara has won re-election in the Ivory Coast’s presidential vote, according to provisional results.   In

Cameroon’s 92-year-old president wins controversial eighth term

By: Akua Oteng Amponsah The re-elected Paul Biya is Africa’s oldest head of state and the continent’s second longest-serving, narrowly

Four killed in Cameroon protests as results due in contested election

At least four people have been killed during protests in Cameroon’s economic capital of Douala, authorities say, ahead of the

Former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga Dies at 80

By: Akua Oteng Amponsah Kenya’s former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has passed away at 80 while undergoing medical treatment in

Mali imposes $10,000 visa bond on US visitors in tit-for-tat move

By: Akua Oteng Amponsah Mali has announced that US nationals visiting the West African country will be required to post

Nigerian minister accused of forging qualifications resigns

Nigeria’s Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology Uche Nnaji has resigned just days after allegations emerged that he had forged

Tanzanian ex-ambassador and gov’t critic abducted, family says

A former Tanzanian ambassador and outspoken government critic has been abducted by unknown individuals, his family says. Humphrey Polepole’s brother

Nigeria Cracks Down on Overstaying Foreigners

By: Akua Oteng Amponsah The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced that it will start enforcing strict measures against foreigners

Nigeria enforces law on foreigners who have overstayed visas

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced the commencement of nationwide enforcement against foreigners who have overstayed their visas or

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