Day: June 20, 2017
DR Congo Authorities Arming Militia Behind ‘horrific Attacks’
The UN rights chief on Tuesday accused authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo of backing a new militia behind...
Singapore Won’t Be Rushed Into F1 Contract
Singapore will not be rushed into extending its contract with Formula One, the trade ministry said Tuesday as...
3 More Arrested Over Adeyman Chief’s Murder
Citi News sources within the Police service have revealed that three more persons have been arrested in connection with...
Woyome Drags AG To African Court of Justice Over Human Rights
Businessman Mr Alfred Agbesi Woyome has dragged the Attorney General to the African Court of Justice in Arusha,...
Joel Joffe, Lawyer Who Defended Mandela, Dies Aged 85
Tributes were paid Tuesday to Joel Joffe, the lawyer who defended Nelson Mandela in the trial that saw the...
Georgina Wood Officially Joins Council of State
President Akufo-Addo has sworn in the former Chief Justice, Georgina Theodora Wood as a member of the Council of State....
South Korea’s Moon Says North Bears
South Korean President Moon Jae-In said Tuesday that North Korea bears a "heavy responsibility" for the death of US...
Philippines’ Duterte Apologises For Urban War
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte apologised Tuesday for a military offensive that has left the nation's main Muslim...
Saudi, Iraq Hail ‘leap’ In Ties After Abadi Visit
Saudi Arabia and Iraq have made a "qualitative leap" in relations, they said Tuesday after a visit by Prime Minister...
At Least 10 Killed In Mogadishu Minibus Attack
At least 10 people were killed when Shabaab Islamists drove an explosives-laden minibus into local government offices...
India Arrests Villagers For Cheering Pakistan Cricketers
Indian police said Tuesday they have arrested 15 Muslim villagers and charged them with sedition -- punishable by life...
Mourinho Accused of Tax Fraud During Real Madrid Stint
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has been accused of tax fraud by Spanish prosecutors investigating his time as...
Singapore Border Guard Arrested For Syria ‘jihad’ Plans
A Muslim border security officer in Singapore has been arrested for planning to fight in Syria, officials said Tuesday....
Minister Under Fire For Attack On Sri Lankan Rights Lawyer
Sri Lanka's justice minister faced calls for his resignation Tuesday after accusing a human rights lawyer of misleading...
African Genius Award Criteria Out
The Osagyefo Kwame Nkrumah African Genius Awards Foundation in partnership with Communication for Development and...
Elect MMDCEs Or Put Up With the Confusion – Nduom
The 2016 Presidential Candidate of the Progressive People’s Party (PPP), and President of Groupe Nduom, Dr. Papa...
Man Forced To Pay ‘bride Price For Dead Wife’
A man in Mozambique’s southern province of Inhambane had to pay the traditional bride price, locally known as...
‘Low Patronage of Father’s Day Unfair’
Advocate for Quiet Retreat and Single Parent’s Support Network (SPN), Esther Emefa Gadze, although has said, the low...
Fresh Med Shipwreck Horror On World Refugee Day
Nearly 2,000 people are believed to have drowned trying to cross the Mediterranean this year, the UN's refugee agency...