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Some videos of Ayawaso by-election violence doctored – Witness

February 20, 2019 Editor 0

The Director of Operation at National Security has described as doctored, videos showing violent scenes during the bloody Ayawaso-West Wuogon by-election in Accra. Colonel Michael […]

Ayawaso West Wuogon Commission of Inquiry and legal issues arising

February 18, 2019 Editor 0

Introduction The Vice President, Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia, has with the consent of the President Nana Akufo Addo, set up a Commission of Inquiry on the […]

I look forward to high profile prosecutions this year – Short tells Special Prosecutor Amidu

January 15, 2019 Editor 0

A former head of the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) Justice Emile Short has said he is confident the Special Prosecutor will […]

Nigeria: 'Flooding, Desertification Threatening Nigeria's Progress' November 4, 2026
[Daily Trust] An environmentalist and researcher, Dr Abba Maigida, has raised the alarm that environmental degradation, poor housing and unsustainable development practices are undermining the well-being of Nigerians and the country's progress.
Nigeria: Drainage - Lagos Govt Warns Against Indiscriminate Refuse Dumping November 4, 2026
[Vanguard] The Lagos State government has warned residents against dumping waste into canals and drainage channels, cautioning that the illegal practice severely threatens public sanitation and heightens the risk of flash flooding across the state.
Africa: Africa Heads to COP31 Fighting for Climate Finance and Control of its Resources November 4, 2026
[Bird Story Agency] Negotiators from the continent say the real contest at the UN climate talks is over money, minerals and who gets to profit from the energy transition. But before African negotiators can argue over climate finance at COP31, they must first fight for the right to discuss it.
Liberia: Presidential Clean Cities Initiatives Must Also Focus On Public Awareness and Include the Media to Succeed November 4, 2026
[Liberian Observer] The Executive Mansion in Monrovia recently announced that President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has launched what is called the "Presidential Clean Cities Initiative to support urban sanitation and youth employment."
Uganda: NWSC Promises to Restore Roads Damaged By Greater Kampala Water Project November 4, 2026
[Nile Post] The National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) has assured residents affected by ongoing water pipeline installation works in Greater Kampala that roads and other damaged infrastructure will be restored, with reinstatement works scheduled to begin this month.