Libya attack revives calls for closing migrant detention centres
An "urgent and immediate evacuation of all refugees and migrants" in Libya has been called for after a military strike on a detention centre for migrants claimed at least 53 lives. The…
Sudan military council, opposition reach power-sharing agreement
Sudan's ruling military council and the opposition coalition have reached an agreement to share power during a transition period leading to elections, an African Union (AU) mediator announced on Friday. The two…
Breaking! Shatta Wale to stage second ‘Reign’ concert this October
Self-acclaimed dancehall king Charles Nii Armah Mensah aka Shatta Wale has announced for the first time that he is going to put up another fun-filled experience come this October. Shatta…
A new cold war in Africa
Last week, the 12th US-Africa Business Summit, a high-level event attended by 11 African heads of state and government and some 1,000 business leaders, was held in Maputo, Mozambique. During…
Bob Collymore, who gave millions of Africans banking access, dies
Kenyan mobile network operator Safaricom has lost its CEO, Bob Collymore, to a long-standing illness. The 61-year-old succumbed to a two-year battle with cancer on Monday morning at his home…
Algeria parliament president Bouchareb resigns: Ennahar TV
Algerian parliamentary president Mouad Bouchareb has quit, Ennahar TV reported, after prolonged demands for his removal by protesters who saw him as a pillar of the ruling elite. Bouchareb bowed…
Two policemen escorting bullion van to a bank in Port Harcourt shot dead by suspected armed robbers
Two Policemen attached to a beer distribution company located at Nwachukwu/Ojoto street in Port Harcourt , the Rivers State capital, were shot dead on Monday morning by unknown gunmen suspected…
Government pulls breaks on new tariffs at new Terminal at Tema Port
All businesses using the newly constructed Terminal Three at the Tema port will be charged the existing tariffs until such a time where the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA)…
Nigeria oil tanker explosion kills scores
At least 45 people have been killed and more than 100 others injured in central Nigeria when a petrol tanker crashed off the road and exploded as people gathered fuel, officials said.…
Finance Minister to present Mid-Year Review, Supplementary Budget to parliament July 17
Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta is expected to present a Mid-Year Review and Supplementary Budget to parliament on July 17. The date is however subject to parliamentary approval. According to the…
