Ghanaian President John Mahama has appointed 13 deputy ministers, finalising the formation of his government. In an official statement, Presidential Spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu said the appointments are intended to support ministers in achieving the government’s objectives and fulfilling promises made to the people. With this latest round of nominations, President Mahama is nearing his…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has charged at least 53 foreign nationals with various offences, including cybercrime, cyberterrorism, identity theft, and possession of fraudulent documents. According to an official statement, the accused—40 of whom are Chinese nationals—were charged over the past two days for alleged attempts to undermine Nigeria’s constitutional structure. The suspects…
The Nigerien Army has confirmed the death of at least 10 soldiers following an armed ambush near the Burkina Faso border. In a state-owned television broadcast on Wednesday, the Niger Armed Forces (FAN) reported that the soldiers were attacked in western Niger during Operation Niyya. According to military sources, the troops had been dispatched from…
The new FAO representative in Côte d’Ivoire, Mr Joseph Nyemah, has reaffirmed his commitment to supporting the Ivorian government in developing the agricultural sector to achieve food security by 2030. The UN diplomat made this known on Thursday during the presentation of his credentials to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Integration and Ivorians Abroad,…
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) is urging Guinean authorities to take immediate action to locate investigative journalist Habib Marouane Camara, who has been missing for two months. Camara, a vocal government critic, was reportedly abducted in early December while visiting a prominent figure. His disappearance has sparked serious concerns over press freedom in Guinea, with RSF…
