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UN Chief Calls Netanyahu Ethnic Cleansing Comment Outrageous
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Thursday called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's insistence that...
Is Global Democracy Enhancing True Development?
Today, 15 September, is International Day of Democracy (IDD). It is the ninth commemoration since 2007 when the United...
Thousands Take Part In Pro-Bongo Protests
Thousands of pro-Ali Bongo supporters marched in Gabon’s capital Libreville on Wednesday, as a show of solidarity...
New UEFA President Faces Champions League Turmoil
UEFA's 55 member nations will elect a new president at the special congress on Wednesday in Athens. The little-known...
President Mahama Deserves A Second Term
Governance and Corruption Adviser to the president Daniel Batidam has made a case for a second term for the president...
Campaign On Issues Not Insults – Dr. Ibn Chambas To Parties
As the campaigning for the 2016 elections heats up, the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for West...
Zimbabwe Civil Servants Fight Back Over Mugabe’s Job Cut Plans
President Robert Mugabe’s panicking administration, which is struggling to contain growing civil unrest over the...
Imanis Business & Economic Environment Report (2011-2016)
A suitable environment for businesses to succeed remains an important precursor to economic growth and ultimately the...
Organised Labour Welcomes 10% Wage Hike
Organised Labour has welcomed the 10% hike increment of the minimum wage although the group said it could have been...
Gabon Opposition Leader Urges General Strike After Disputed Election
Gabon's opposition leader appealed on Monday for a general strike in response to what he said was a fraudulent...
Prof. Ama Ata Aidoo’s Action Is About Principles, Not Sheer Human Foibles
By Kwame Okoampa-Ahoofe, Jr. She is arguably Ghana’s most famous English-language poet, playwright, essayist,...
Philippine President Regrets ‘son of A Bitch’ Remark
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte expressed regret Tuesday over his "son of a bitch" remark while referring to...
Merkel Refugee Policy Blamed For Defeat
German Chancellor Angela Merkel's allies have urged her to change course on refugees after her governing CDU party was...
It Is About Principles, Not Sheer Human Foibles
She is arguably Ghana’s most famous English-language poet, playwright, essayist, novelist and educator. She is also...
US and China Formally Join Pact
The US and China - together responsible for 40% of the world's carbon emissions - have both formally joined the Paris...
US and China Announce Ratification
The US and China - together responsible for 40% of the world's carbon emissions - have now both ratified the Paris...
Security Forces Storm Opposition HQ After Parliament Set On Fire
Violence has broken out in the Gabonese capital Libreville after President Ali Bongo was declared winner of Saturday's...
Kenya Sports Minister Wants Olympic Committee Disbanded
Nairobi (AFP) - Kenya's sports minister, under fire after a series of scandals and embarrassments at the Rio games, on...
Kenya’s World-Class Running Matched By World-Class Graft
Nairobi (AFP) - Kenya's runners impressed at the Rio Olympics, but to the country's shame its officials were equally...