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  Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina has stepped down from his position following official confirmation of his candidacy in the country’s upcoming presidential elections, scheduled for November 9. The decision to resign aligns with Madagascar’s constitutional requirement, which mandates that a sitting head of state must resign if they wish to …

The local volunteer emergency room reported on Sunday that a devastating airstrike in southern Khartoum had resulted in the tragic loss of at least 40 lives. This marks the highest number of civilian casualties in a single incident since the commencement of the civil war in Sudan on April 15. …

The African Union (AU) has achieved permanent membership in the G20, a significant development announced during the summit in Delhi by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Represented by its chair, Azali Assoumani, the AU now holds a permanent seat among G20 leaders, elevating it to the same status as the …

The Ghanaian government, in partnership with the Ghana Highways Authority (GHA), is preparing to launch a significant demolition operation aimed at removing dilapidated toll booths along the Accra-Tema motorway. This operation, with an estimated price tag of GH¢1 million, will focus on dismantling the primary toll booths. The decision to …

Ghanaian music goddess, Wendy Asiamah Addo popularly known as Wendy Shay has stated that she will not choose marriage over her music career. Wendy Shay stands resolute in her decision not to sacrifice her music career in the pursuit of marriage, a commitment that distinguishes her from some of her …

The University Students Association of Ghana has made a startling revelation in their recent statement, where they openly accuse their President, Dr. Christian Ntsiful Anderson, of financial misconduct and disappearing with the funds entrusted to him. This scandal has shaken the organization to its core.   In addition to the …

The Municipality of Kwahu West’s outbreak has resulted in a substantial loss for a local farmer, Dr. Kwasi Owusu, who has seen nearly 600 of his pigs, valued at GHS2.2 million, succumb to this outbreak.   According to the veterinary office’s assessment, while African swine fever doesn’t pose a direct …

Some residents of Prestea-Himan in the Western Region took to the streets on Thursday, September 7, 2023, in protest of the poor road conditions in their area. They are demanding urgent repairs to the 19-kilometer road connecting their town to the municipal capital in Bogoso. They claim that the deteriorating …

In northern Mali, two separate attacks by Islamist militants have left a tragic toll of casualties. The assaults targeted a passenger ferry and a military camp, resulting in the loss of at least 49 civilians and 15 soldiers. The government reported that approximately 50 assailants were killed by the army …

In Rwanda’s capital city of Kigali, a grim discovery led to the arrest of a 34-year-old individual who is suspected to be a serial killer. The authorities uncovered a shocking scene where over 10 bodies were found buried in a pit within the kitchen of his rented residence. It is …