Former Ghanaian Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta Declared a “Wanted Fugitive” by OSP. President Mahama Orders Probe into Over 80,000 Ghost Names Found on National Service Payroll. Nigeria, Niger, and Algeria Sign MoU to Accelerate Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline Project. Malian Opposition Leader Nabi Togola Released After 45 Days in Detention. DR Congo Sues Rwanda at African…
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has declared former Minister of Finance, Kenneth Nana Yaw Ofori-Atta, a “wanted fugitive,” accusing him of fleeing the country to evade investigations into alleged corruption. Speaking at a press conference in Accra on Wednesday morning, the Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, stated that all evidence suggests Mr. Ofori-Atta has…
The leader of Mali’s opposition party Nouvelle Vision pour le Mali (NVPM), Ibrahim Nabi Togola, has been released after 45 days of disappearance, his entourage confirmed. However, details regarding the conditions of his detention or the reasons for his arrest remain unclear. Togola was abducted on December 28, 2024, in Bamako by unidentified armed individuals…
The Burkinabe government has initiated a campaign to collect documents that highlight the life and leadership of President Thomas Sankara. As part of this effort, government officials received a significant collection of archival materials and artifacts on Tuesday. The collection includes 571 archival documents, 159 digital photos, 110 analog photos, and five statuettes related to…
Nigeria is looking to partner with India to accelerate its energy transition, seeking both funding and technical assistance to implement its green energy initiatives, a senior Nigerian government official said on Tuesday. As part of its own energy transformation, India plans to connect a record 35 gigawatts of solar and wind energy capacity to its…
Mali Strengthens Security After Attack on Civilians Ghana’s President Urges Immediate Action to Bridge $156M USAID Funding Gap Gambia Raises Concerns Over USAID Funding Freeze Police Authorities in Nigeria Ban Officers in Civilian Attire From Carrying Rifles. UNHCR Decries Horrors of Human Trafficking After Mass Graves Discovered in Libya
The United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) has raised alarm over the extreme dangers faced by migrants and refugees in Libya following the discovery of two mass graves in the country’s eastern desert. William Spindler during a news conference in Geneva calle for urgent international action to protect migrants and dismantle human trafficking networks in Libya….
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has issued a strict directive prohibiting police officers from carrying rifles while dressed in civilian attire. During a virtual meeting with police managers, the IGP emphasized that human rights violations and misconduct will not be tolerated. He warned that any officer found guilty of such actions will…
President John Mahama has instructed Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson to urgently address the financial shortfall caused by the indefinite suspension of $156 million in USAID funding. A statement from the Presidency emphasized the critical impact of this funding gap, particularly on healthcare and social services. Of immediate concern is a $78.2 million deficit…
The Malian Armed Forces (FAMAs) have intensified security operations following an attack on a civilian convoy between Gao and Ansongo on February 9. Authorities are tracking Abou Mariama, the suspected leader of the group responsible. In response, FAMAs launched air and ground operations targeting key locations linked to the group. A suspected logistics vehicle was…
