Three individuals have been shot dead by police officers at Acherensua in the Ahafo Region, Ghana, according to reports. The deceased were part of a group of eight people who allegedly went to the Newmont Ahafo South mines to engage in illegal mining activities. The incident occurred when the group …
Read More »Togo: an impressive number of visas issued in 2023
According to figures from the Direction Générale de la Documentation Nationale (DGDN), 101,600 visas were issued last year, representing 6.7% of the 1.52 million entries recorded on Togolese territory. Togo has made significant progress in issuing visas for a variety of reasons, from tourism to business. However, it is important …
Read More »Food insecurity in Somalia
At least six million people are in need of humanitarian aid in the new year 2025, according to the Somali government. Since 2021, the country has been facing one of the most severe droughts in its history, exacerbated by the El Niño climatic phenomenon. The last rainy season at the …
Read More »Morocco becomes Africa’s top tourist destination
Since November 2024, Morocco has dethroned Egypt, recording 15.9 million tourist arrivals compared with 15.7 million for Egypt over the first 11 months. However, Egypt’s Prime Minister predicts that the country will welcome 18 million tourists by 2025, thanks to the opening of the Great Egyptian Museum and the development …
Read More »Nigeria: 6 soldiers and 34 extremist rebels die in a clash
At least six soldiers and 34 Islamic extremists died in a clash in Nigeria’s northeastern Borno state, the military said Wednesday. The rebels, riding on motorcycles and gun trucks, launched a surprise attack on the troops, who resisted and engaged them in a gun battle, Nigerian military spokesperson Edward Buba. …
Read More »Nigeria: 18 killed in machete attacks
No fewer than 18 people were killed in coordinated attacks across several communities in the Orsu Local Government Area of Imo State, Nigeria. The killings occurred in Umukabia, Eziawa, Ihitte Nasa, Umuhu, Amaoku, and Amaebe. Victims were left with deep machete wounds, sparking fear and outrage among locals. The tragedy …
Read More »Woman appointed to head major Vatican office
January 6, 2025 will remain a memorable date in the history of the Catholic Church as Simona Brambilla was appointed head of the Vatican’s dicastery for institutes of consecrated life and societies of apostolic life. While the place of women has always been a subject of debate within the Vatican, …
Read More »Ghana: John Mahama back as president
John Mahama has been sworn in on Tuesday, January 7 as Ghana’s president for the third time, as the country faces its worst economic crisis in a generation. Mahama, who started his political career as the communications minister, won the presidential election late last year after pledging to tackle the …
Read More »Nigeria: 6 soldiers killed in Boko Haram attack
At least six soldiers were killed and schools and military vehicles set on fire in an attack on the Nigerian army by a suspected Boko Haram terrorist group, according to reports. The attack took place over the weekend in the local government area of Damboa, in the northeastern state of …
Read More »Pastor arrested during church service over marital battles
Prophet EJ Newton, the leader of the 433 Church in Miami, is trending after officers apparently stormed a live church service to effect his arrest following a report from his ex-wife. The suprised man of God then told his congregation to keep praying and then left the altar to meet …
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