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Adebayor dumps Patapaa after releasing ‘Otetafo’

Former Arsenal and Togo international footballer, Emmanuel Adebayor has dumped one corner hitmaker Patapaa following his infamous diss song ‘Otetafo’ directed at...

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Africa Adaptation Initiative: A Response to Africa Biggest Challenge

This will be an opportunity to consider the most effective measures to help close the Adaptation Gap in Africa, which experts estimate...

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“The status quo must change.” – Adesina tells FinDev Canada conference in Montreal

Launched six months ago, FinDev’s mandate is to support the growth and sustainability of businesses in developing markets “No country can possibly...

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IMF Staff Concludes Visit to Kenya

Kenya’s economy has continued to perform well, with real GDP growth accelerating to 5.7 percent in the first quarter of 2018, from...

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Egypt: UN human rights experts urge release of poet/songwriter

On 3 March, Mr. El Behairy was arrested by National Security Police and disappeared for a week before appearing to face charges...

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Ninth Ebola outbreak ends in Democratic Republic of Congo

July 24 marked the end of the latest outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). This was the...

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Zimbabwe cuts mobile data tariff by 60%

Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (POTRAZ) said on Thursday that it had cut the price of mobile data by 60 per cent with effect...

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The full story: How Nyantakyi ‘sold’ Ghana for $11 million

With an awkward smile, a boastful rhythmic thump on his chest and with the promises of a garrulous man the president of...

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Transport fares up 10% in Ghana

Transport fares have been increased by 10% effective Monday June 4, 2018. This was announced in a statement by the Road Transport...

Barrister Wahab Shittu; Former South-African, President, Mr Thabo Nbeki; Chairman, Steering Committee Movement Against Corruption, DrJoe Okei Odumakin & EFCC Acting Chairman, Ibrahim Magu.

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Pics of the Conference for Heads of Anti Corruption Agencies in Commonwealth Africa

Pictures of the Conference for Heads of Anti Corruption Agencies in Commonwealth Africa. “Partnering towards Assets Recovery and Return” at the Transcorp...

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Zimbabwe bans banks from processing payments for cryptocurrencies

Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe says it has stopped local banks from trading or processing payments linked to cryptocurrencies like bitcoin. The apex...

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WHO to deploy 4,000 vaccines in DR Congo Ebola response

The global health outfit, World Health Organisation (WHO) says it has obtained 4,000 doses of Ebola vaccine and is preparing for deployment...

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Dumelo ex-girlfriend threatens to disrupt wedding

YEN.com.gh understands that the ex-girlfriend of Ghanaian actor, John Dumelo, is reportedly angry with him for breaking up with her two weeks...

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U.S. govt removes restrictions on banking dealing with Sudan – Official

THE U.S. government has removed restrictions on banking dealing with Sudan after lifting the sanctions. The remark was made by U.S. Assistant...

Omar Assar (EGY) after conquering Germany's Timo Boll at the Halmstad Arena in Sweden...on Sunday April 29, 2018.

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Egypt’s loss overshadows Assar’s impressive display

Despite Egypt’s 3-2 loss to Germany in the first group match of the men’s Championship Division at the 2018 ITTF World Team...

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Picking lyrics from the Bible doesn’t make it gospel – Amos Kevin-Annan

Life coach and youth counselor, Elder Amos Kevin-Annan says, it takes more than getting lyrics from the bible for a song to...

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Poor sanitation stifling Ghana’s development – Rawlings

Former President Jerry John Rawlings has expressed disappointment that although many citizens are highly educated, they seem unable to apply the knowledge...

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Tanzanian protest fails amid heavy police presence

Anti-government protests organised through social media against new cyber laws have flopped in Tanzania after authorities deployed heavy police presence in the streets and...