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UN tells Ghana to fix ‘inhumane’ treatment of mental health patients

United Nations member countries have urged Ghana's government to fix the inhumane treatment of people with mental health conditions in the country. These recommendations were...

Mali’s military government expels UN human rights chief

Mali has expelled the head of the UN peace-keeping mission's human rights division from the country. The country's military government has given him 48 hours...

Tems is first Nigerian female artist to win a Grammy

Nigerian singer Tems has won a Grammy Award - becoming the first female artist from her country to win the prestigious award. Tems, whose real...

Ghana seeks China’s support to restructure its debt

Ghana is seeking China to join its ongoing external debt restructuring efforts as it pushes for an IMF bailout this year. China is leading creditor...

Germany to stick to timetable to withdraw troops from Mali

Germany has said it will stick to its timetable to withdraw its troops from Mali starting this year and ending in 2024. The West African...

Nigeria’s President to deal with cash crunch ahead of exchange deadline

Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari has promised to deal with the cash crunch the country is experiencing currently. The crisis has caused chaotic scenes in parts...

Ghana: Boat disaster kills eight pupils

Eight pupils have died in Ghana’s Bono Region when a boat in which they were travelling capsized. The incident occurred on the Volta Lake whilst...

France recalls ambassador to Burkina Faso ahead of pulling out troops

France has recalled its ambassador to Burkina Faso ahead of ending its military mission in the West African nation. The French foreign ministry said Luc...

Nigeria’s Tems gets historic Oscar nomination

Nigerian singer, Tems has become the first Nigerian to be nominated for an Oscar award. She is being nominated for her role in creating Rihanna's...

Gambians bid farewell to vice president Alieu Joof

A memorial service was held for Gambia's Vice-President Alieu Badara Joof at the country's parliament on Monday. Badara Alieu Joof, 66, died last week during...

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