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In a decisive and candid address, President John Mahama recently emphasized a critical message to his administration: the stringent expectation to declare assets by the end of March, as mandated by Ghanaian law. He warns that failure to comply will result in "severe sanctions." This directive underscores his unwavering commitment to combatting corruption, an issue that has plagued many nations, including Ghana. On February 19, during a public asset declaration alongside Ghana's Auditor General, Johnson Akuamoah Asiedu,…

Transportation safety officials suspect that the crew aboard an Army Black Hawk helicopter, which tragically collided with a passenger jet outside Washington, D.C. last month, were using night vision goggles and possibly depended on flawed flight data just moments before the catastrophic crash. Initial examinations of voice recordings alongside data retrieved from the helicopter's black box have revealed a troubling scenario. The helicopter's pilot and instructor audibly communicated differing altitude readings seconds…

Democratic contender for the presidency, Kamala Harris, is reported to be in "excellent health," as indicated by a comprehensive medical evaluation released by the White House. This announcement comes as Harris's campaign takes a bold step, urging her opponent, Donald Trump, to unveil his health records as well. "Vice President Harris is in superb health," her physician, Joshua Simmons, emphasized in the report. He went on to state that she "exhibits both the physical stamina and mental clarity necessary to fulfill the…

"When did that become acceptable?" Barack Obama mused, voicing his concern to a crowd at a Pittsburgh campaign rally. "Why would we just accept that?" What raised eyebrows was Donald Trump's audacious jab at Kamala Harris regarding the federal response to Hurricane Helene, a disaster that wreaked havoc particularly in North Carolina, leaving communities in devastation and sorrow. During a campaign event in pivotal Michigan, Trump asserted, "The Harris-Biden administration claims they lack funds for hurricane relief... They…

Garowe (AX) – On Tuesday, Northeastern State's Information Minister, Engineer Mohamud Aydid Dirir, leveled accusations against Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, claiming he has dropped the ball on prepping for Somalia's 2026 elections.From Garowe, Dirir took a swing at the National Consultative Council (NCC) gathering, suggesting it's all smoke and mirrors to let President Hassan Sheikh angle for a term extension. "Hassan's autocratic ways have met their match," Dirir declared. "He'll get the boot from Villa Somalia…

A Facebook post, emerging on September 18, 2024, surpassed viral status with over 800 shares. It flaunts a TikTok video captioned in Amharic, suggesting: "Abiy is bursting with joy." The name "Abiy" references Ethiopia’s Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed. Meanwhile, the caption hints at Egypt being "wrecked." "Ethiopia's foes are in a panic," the video narrator claims. "Rumors swirling from Beijing—Xi Jinping’s domain—suggest Ethiopia's got its hands on the elusive J10 fighter jet." This aircraft is notable for slipping past…

MOGADISHU, Somalia – On the International Day of Universal Access to Information, the National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) sounded the alarm about the new Official Information Bill, cautioning that it undermines Somalia's strides towards democracy. This Bill, criticized for possibly curbing information under the guise of national security and confidentiality, stands in stark opposition to UNESCO's 2024 theme, "Mainstreaming Access to Information and Participation in the Public Sector." NUSOJ Secretary General Omar…

The West African Economic Community Court (ECOWAS) asked Mali to provide a brief justification on August 28 for the house arrest of Moctar Ouane, former prime minister of the transition, and Bah Ndaw, former president of the transition. The two personalities have been deprived of their liberty since May 24 after a military coup that removed them from their posts.…

Sudan condemns the lack of cooperation from its Ethiopian neighbor who refuses to commit to sharing technical information on the management of its Blue Nile dam. In Sudan, those who collect their income directly from the river swing between fear and self-confidence, but above all condemn the total lack of information about the potential consequences of dam construction.…

Just over three months ago, the UN expert group on mercenaries sounded the alarm about serious "human rights violations" that can be attributed to Russian paramilitaries in the Central African Republic. Experts condemned the authorities' increased use of these private security companies, which had been the target of a new uprising since the December election.…