DRC confirms two Ebola deaths in resurgence of outbreak
The WHO is working with the DRC gov’t to control the outbreak, with more than 100 contacts of the deceased traced so far. A second person has died of Ebola this week in the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s North Kivu province, the health ministry and the World Health Organization (WHO) said in a statement. […]
Five contestants vie for Bono slot of Council of State
Five illustrious sons of the Bono Region have filed their respective nominations to contest the membership of the Council of State. The election being organised by the Electoral Commission (EC) for the 16 Regions is slated for Friday, February 12, 2021. The contestants include a traditional ruler, Okokyeredom Sakyi Ako II, aged 66, an Economist […]
Our witnesses won’t testify – EC, Akufo-Addo
The witness for the Electoral Commission (EC) in the 2020 election petition (EC), Mrs Jean Mensa, who is also the Chairperson of the EC, will not give any evidence, lawyers for the EC have indicated to the Supreme Court. Lead counsel for the EC, Mr Justin Amenuvor, told the apex court that his client, (EC), […]
Covid: South Africa halts AstraZeneca vaccine rollout over new variant
South Africa has put its rollout of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine on hold after a study showed “disappointing” results against its new Covid variant. Scientists say the variant accounts for 90% of new Covid cases in South Africa. The trial, involving some 2,000 people, found that the vaccine offered “minimal protection” against mild and moderate cases. […]
