Thousands Join Protests Across UK
Thousands of people have joined protests in London and in cities around the UK against a controversial travel ban on seven mainly Muslim countries imposed by US President Donald Trump. The ban bars...
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Profile of the New AU Commission Chief
The African Union (AU) finally elected a new leader of its commission. Moussa Faki Mahamat won a close contest against his Kenyan counterpart, Amina Mohamed to emerge African Union Commission...
Trump Executive Order: Million Sign Petition To Stop UK Visit
A petition to stop US President Donald Trump’s UK state visit has gathered more than a million signatures. Numbers of signatories have been rising rapidly since a US clampdown on immigration came...
Million Sign Petition To Stop UK Visit
A petition to stop US President Donald Trump’s UK state visit has gathered more than a million signatures. Numbers of signatories have been rising rapidly since a US clampdown on immigration came...
We Need A National Re-Orientation and Behavioral Change Campaign, Mr. President
Despite the hue and cry associated with the number of ministerial nominees President Akufo Addo has presented to parliament for vetting, it is my firm conviction that he left out one other ministry...
Traditional Chiefs, Please Stop Dictating To President Akufo-Addo
By Rockson Adofo I shall plead with our traditional leaders to cease dictating to, or bringing pressure to bear on, His Excellency President Nana Addo Dankwah Akufo Addo. I had it in mind to write...
Six Killed, Eight Wounded In Canada Mosque Shooting
Six people have been killed and another eight wounded in a shooting at a mosque in Quebec City, Canada. Shots were fired at the Quebec Islamic Cultural Centre on Sunday night, where dozens had...
Trump Executive Order: White House Stands Firm Over Travel Ban
The Trump administration is standing firm over its ban on immigration from seven countries despite court rulings and mass protests against it. In a statement, President Trump said visas would once...
We Need A National Re-Orientation and Behavioral Change Campaign, Mr. President [Article]
Despite the hue and cry associated with the number of ministerial nominees President Akufo Addo has presented to parliament for vetting, it is my firm conviction that he left out one other ministry...
Quebec City Mosque Shooting
Six people have been killed and another eight wounded in a shooting at a mosque in Quebec City, Canada. Shots were fired at the Quebec Islamic Cultural Centre on Sunday night, where dozens had...
Trump Stands Firm Over Travel Ban
The Trump administration is standing firm over its ban on immigration from seven countries despite court rulings and mass protests against it. In a statement, President Trump said visas would once...
The Official, Like Others, Requested Anonymity To Discuss Trump’s Order.
Prime Minister Theresa May said Britain did not agree with U. S. President Donald Trump's curbs on immigration after coming under criticism from lawmakers in her own party for not condemning his...
Netanyahu In Hot Water Over Praise of Trump’s Wall
When Benjamin Netanyahu sent a tweet in support of President Donald Trump's plan for a wall along the Mexican border, the Israeli prime minister can barely have expected it would be retweeted 40,000...
UK Ministers To Press US On Ban
Prime Minister Theresa May has told her foreign secretary and home secretary to contact their US counterparts about a travel ban imposed by President Trump. Boris Johnson and Amber Rudd will make...
US Judge Temporarily Halts Deportations
A US judge has issued a temporary halt to the deportation of visa holders or refugees stranded at airports after President Donald Trump issued an order barring entry to them for 90 days. The American...
World Leaders Condemn Donald Trump’s ‘Muslim Ban’
European leaders, the United Nations and international groups have condemned US President Donald Trump's measures against refugees and travellers from several Muslim-majority countries. The chorus of...
May Meets Erdogan To Push For Trade, Sign Defence Deal
British Prime Minister Theresa May has signed a $125m defence equipment deal with Turkey as the two countries promised to ramp up trade partnerships. May, who arrived in Turkey on Saturday after a...
Former Head of Spain’s Socialists Launches Comeback Bid
Spain's former Socialist leader Pedro Sanchez launched a bid to regain leadership of the party on Saturday, four months after he was toppled for refusing to end a political stalemate that gripped the...
Turkey’s Erdogan Says He Discussed Defense Industry Cooperation With UK’s May
Turkey and Britain discussed steps towards defense industry cooperation on Saturday, Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said after a meeting with visiting UK Prime Minister Theresa May. In a statement...
Trump Vows ‘new Vetting’ To Weed Out Islamic Radicals
Washington (AFP) - US President Donald Trump signed a sweeping new executive order to suspend refugee arrivals and impose tough new controls on travelers from seven Muslim countries. Making good on...