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The date for the final funeral rites of the late Jerry John Rawlings has been announced by the family in conjunction with the state. The burial service will be held at the Independence Square on Wednesday, December 23, 2020. A statement from the family signed Ambassador James Victor Gbeho who …

The Nigerian army has rejected claims it killed unarmed protesters at a rally in Lagos in October, saying its soldiers were firing blank bullets. Brigadier General Ahmed Taiwo presented video evidence to back up his claims made to a panel of inquiry. Amnesty International says 12 people were killed when …

President Trump and his supporters don’t seem to think it’s over. Over the weekend, thousands marched in Washington protesting the election result. On Twitter, Trump vowed to not concede and repeated baseless and false claims of widespread voter fraud. On Sunday network shows, analysts puzzled over whether Trump’s defiance ought …

His Excellency Nana Akuffo Addo has announced that all national flags should fly at half-mast. He has also declared a 7 day State mourning. He made this statement in a press release in relation to the passing on of the First President of the fourth republic. The President has also …

Jerry John Rawlings is said to have died Thursday morning at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) in Accra. Mr. Rawlings has been at the Teaching hospital since Sunday. According to reports, he was killed by the deadly COVID-19. The 73-year-old was rushed to the intensive care unit of the …

The socialite died early Sunday morning in an accident along Borrowdale Road, in Harare. The crash occurred along a curve just before Hatcliff suburb on the road to Domboshava. “This is unbearable. A young man who worked hard and enjoyed hard is no more! The flower has wilted! Go well …

Joe Biden celebrations cut short after sad news confirmed. Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden could receive a heavy blow following the news. In a report on Twitter this Friday, November 06, 2020, American journalist Larry Madowo wrote alleging that Georgia has announced that there will be a recount in the …

Moments after networks, including CNN, called the presidential race for Joe Biden, President Trump said in a statement from his campaign that Biden is “rushing to falsely pose as the winner,” and call the race “far from over.” The statement says the campaign’s legal battle will begin Monday: “Beginning Monday, …

Democratic candidate Joe Biden has consolidated his lead over Donald Trump in Pennsylvania, a key state in the US presidential race, results data show. Mr Biden is ahead by nearly 29,000 votes, with 99% counted. If he takes the state, he will win the election. Earlier, Mr Biden edged ahead …

As threats of legal challenges from Donald Trump mount against Joe Biden campaign due to the US president’s perceived allegations of ‘electoral fraud’ in states like Arizona, Pennsylvania and Michigan, the German governmen  has urged the US leader to refrain from pouring oil on the fire of an already tense …

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday asked people not to be complacent during the festive season, urging them to continue wearing masks and follow social distancing. But the message doesn’t seem to have reached the northern state of Bihar where large crowds have massed at political rallies ahead of …

Police in Poland have used pepper spray against hundreds of people protesting in Warsaw against a court ruling that almost completely bans abortions. Protesters clashed with riot police outside the home of Deputy Prime Minister Jaroslaw Kaczynski. It follows Thursday’s ruling from the top court that ending the life of …

A group that has been key in organising protests against police brutality that have gripped Nigeria in the last two weeks has urged people to stay at home. The Feminist Coalition also advised people to follow any curfews that may be in place in their states. President Muhammadu Buhari called …

US regulators have given full approval for the antiviral drug remdesivir to treat Covid-19 patients in hospitals. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said Veklury, the drug’s brand name, cut the recovery time on average by five days during clinical trials. “Veklury is the first treatment for Covid-19 to …

Belgium could soon be overwhelmed by new coronavirus infections, the health minister has warned, amid soaring case numbers across the continent. Frank Vandenbroucke said new cases were close to a “tsunami” where authorities “no longer control what is happening”. New measures to try to halt the spread came into force …