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Onyeama: Qatar to Invest $5bn in Nigeria’s Economy
The oil-rich state of Qatar is to invest a total of $5 billion in Nigeria’s economy, the Foreign Affairs Minister, Godfrey Onyeama, has disclosed. Onyeama, who spoke Sunday at a send forth dinner i…
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Alibaba accepts record China fine and vows to change
The message from Alibaba today in its investor call was: we may be the biggest and the first Chinese tech firm to attract regulators' attention - but we are by no means the last. Alibaba execut…
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Twitter to set up its first African presence in Ghana
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey, via a tweet, announced that the company would be setting up a presence in Africa. “Twitter is now present on the continent. Thank you, Ghana and Nana Akufo-Addo,” he said. …
Is Ghana really a neighbour to Nigeria?
Ghana's President Nana Addo and Nigeria's President Buhari Often there are right calls from around the globe to both Ghana and Nigeria to strengthen their relations in the spirit of brotherli…
Akufo-Addo’s use of ‘dirty lobbyist’ to win 2016 election lands govt in trouble
President Akufo-Addo with execs of American PR firm KRL International As Ghana gears towards the 2020 general elections with the two major parties engaging in subtle campaigns, the ruling New Pat…
Politics
Why Mali is in turmoil again
Gunfire was heard on Tuesday at an army base outside Mali’s capital Bamako. The Norwegian Embassy and security sources said a possible mutiny was under way. Opponents of President Ibrahim Boubacar …
Health
South Africa has launched a second coronavirus vaccine trial
The vaccine from US-based biotechnology company Novavax is being trialled in a study by the University of Witwatersrand. Professor of Vaccinology Shabir Madhi said the trial would involve 2,900 par…
Health
Namibia warns against elephant dung cure for coronavirus
The Namibian government is warning its citizens not to trust claims on social media that elephant dung can cure COVID-19 , as coronavirus infections rise more rapidly. Ministry of Environment, For…
Politics
Nigeria to reopen for international flights
The Nigerian government has announced that it will reopen the country’s airspace for international passenger flights from the 29 August. Aviation Minister Hadi Sirika tweeted that the flights’ resu…
Politics
Libya conflict: Why Egypt might send troops to back Gen Haftar
Imagine the house next door is on fire and there is no fire brigade to call on to avert an imminent disaster about to engulf you and your family. That is how Egypt has viewed Libya since the brutal…
GH Gossip
Photos: Scenes From Joe Mettle’s Traditional Marriage
Ghanaian gospel musician, Joe Mettle has tied the knot with his long time girlfriend, Selasie Dzisa. The traditional marriage was held in a private ceremony in Accra with few family, friends, and l…
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