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Ghana’s new president vows to end power crisis

Ghana’s newly elected President, John Dramani Mahama, has pledged to address the country’s long-standing power crisis, which has plagued the nation for the past decade. Sworn into office just over a week ago, President Mahama has already engaged with the various Independent Power Producers (IPPs) operating in the country, assuring them of his commitment to […]

Tunis hosts Global Social Forum in defiance to terrorist threat

Tunis is less than two weeks after the terrorist attacks is hosting the Global Social Forum scheduled from 24 to 28 March amid a fearsome climate. More than 70, 000 people are expected at the event. Alaa Talbi, Chief Executive of the Tunisian Forum of Economic and Social Rights and member of the Global Social […]

WHO warns of accelerated COVID-19 outbreak in Africa

Africa, which has been spared the mass outbreak seen in China, Europe and elsewhere, is now facing the real risk of the virus spreading rapidly beyond capital cities underscoring the risk of weak health infrastructure. As the virus spreads to Africa’s rural areas, “a lack of tests and other supplies was hampering responses,” said WHO’s […]