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Haruna Iddrisu Urges Parliamentary Probe into Ghana’s 600-Strong Delegation at COP28.

Member of Parliament for Tamale South, Haruna Iddrisu, has called upon Parliament to investigate the reports of the Ghanaian government registering over 600 delegates for the ongoing Conference of Parties (COP28). As per information from the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, Ghana’s representation at COP28 in Dubai has escalated from 350 last year …

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Former Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz Receives Five-Year Jail Sentence.

Former Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz faced a significant legal ruling on Monday, being sentenced to a five-year jail term by a Nouakchott court. This trial, which commenced in January 2023, involved Aziz and ten others, including ex-prime ministers, former ministers, and businessmen, charged with multiple offenses such as “illicit enrichment,” “abuse of office,” …

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APC Asserts Ownership of 24-Hour Economy Policy.

The All People’s Congress (APC) has asserted ownership of the 24-hour economy policy, emphasizing that the party had delineated this vision since 2020 to revitalize Ghana’s economy and foster prosperity. Hassan Ayariga, the founder and leader of the APC, elucidated during a press conference held in Accra that the party had formulated the 24-hour economy …

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UK Home Secretary James Cleverly Travels to Rwanda to Finalize Migration Treaty.

Home Secretary James Cleverly becomes the third official in the Home Secretary role to travel to Rwanda in pursuit of a migration treaty, following Priti Patel and Suella Braverman. Back in April of the previous year, Priti Patel embarked on a journey to East Africa to advocate for a new strategy aimed at curbing illegal …

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British Lawyers Considered for Involvement in Rwandan Courts Amid Asylum Plans.

British lawyers might be stationed within Rwandan courts as part of an agreement, allowing the UK government to transfer asylum seekers to Rwanda. Previously, the Supreme Court deemed these plans unlawful due to concerns regarding Rwanda’s justice system. In response, Downing Street committed to publishing a treaty with Kigali to address the court’s apprehensions. To …

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Foreign Ministers of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger Propose Confederation to Unite West African Neighbors.

The foreign ministers of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have recommended the formation of a confederation as part of their long-term objective to unify these West African nations within a federation. Gathering in Bamako for a two-day meeting, the top diplomats of the Alliance of Sahel States engaged in discussions aimed at outlining the operational …

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Expatriate Egyptians Commence Voting in Historic Presidential Election.

Egyptians residing abroad have initiated the voting process for the presidential election in their homeland, where President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi is widely anticipated to secure a third term. This early election spans three days across 121 countries globally, preceding the voting commencement in Egypt on December 10, amid prevalent economic challenges. The largest Egyptian communities, …

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DRC Presidential Hopefuls Aim to Secure Support in Eastern Region.

Amidst ongoing armed conflict and concerns of violence in the eastern regions of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), candidates vying for the December 20 presidential election are drawing crowds in a lively campaign atmosphere, despite the region’s history of unrest and conflict. Despite decades of violence in places like Bunia, Bukavu, Butembo, Beni, Oicha, …

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Ghana: Minority Leader Calls for Transparent Voting Process in 2024 Budget Approval.

Cassiel Ato Forson, the Minority Leader, has reiterated the Minority’s demand for a formal vote on the budget estimates before final approval of the 2024 budget. During an appearance on the Citi Breakfast Show on Citi FM, Forson emphasized the significance of Order 98 in Ghana’s standing order, which stipulates that once the Speaker rules …

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