The Ghanaian parliament has increased value-added tax amid protests from MPs representing minority parties. Read more »
The Senate has rescinded its resolution to summon the embattled Minister of Aviation, Princess Stella Oduah to appear over the state of the aviation sector and the high number of ... Read more »
The government has rejected claims by the World Bank country director for Nigeria, Marie-Francoise Marie-Nelly, that 100 million Nigerians are living in destitution or extreme ... Read more »
Two sailors kidnapped from an oil supply ship by pirates off the coast of Nigeria last month have been released, according to U.S. officials. Read more »
For the ten countries remaining in Africa's FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign, the journey will come to an end this week with five sides holding tickets to Brazil 2014. Read more »
Police have arrested two young rappers for their release of a video which provoked protests from the more conservative fringes of Mauritanian society. Read more »
The United States has designated Boko Haram and Ansaru as "Foreign Terrorist Organizations," enabling Washington to mobilize resources and intelligence to combat the groups. Read more »
Following threats against British citizens by supporters of former Liberian president Charles Taylor who is in a British jail, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in London has ... Read more »
Mustapha Umar has been sentenced to life imprisonment after being found guilty of participating in a bomb attack which left three persons dead and many others injured on buildings ... Read more »
The first season Africa's Next Top Model is set to debut on Africa Magic Entertainment Channel on DSTV this weekend. Read more »
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