YouTube bans prominent white supremacist channels
YouTube has banned some prominent white supremacist channels as internet companies face a backlash over racist content. The Google-owned video platform said the channels had violated its policies that prohibit hate speech. In recent days social media companies have been been boycotted by a number of major advertisers. On Monday Ford joined a growing list […]
Second phase of Makola redevelopment project to commence in July 2020 – AMA Boss
The Metropolitan Chief Executive (MCE) of Accra, Mohammed Adjei Sowah, has announced that the second phase of Makola redevelopment project would commence in July 2020. He disclosed this on Monday at a stakeholder engagement held at the 31st December Makola Market to interact with leadership and occupants of the shed to be affected adding that […]
Popular Ethiopian singer and activist shot dead
Ethiopian musician Hachalu Hundessa, well known for his political songs, has been shot dead in the capital. It is not known who was behind the killing but the 34-year-old had said that he had received death threats. Hachalu’s lyrics often focused on the rights of the country’s Oromo ethnic group and had a role in […]
Flu virus with ‘pandemic potential’ found in China
A new strain of flu that has the potential to become a pandemic has been identified in China by scientists. It emerged recently and is carried by pigs, but can infect humans, they say. The researchers are concerned that it could mutate further so that it can spread easily from person to person, and trigger […]
