GJA reiterates commitment to stand by Journalists
The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has reiterated its unwavering, unshakable, and irrevocable commitment to stand by all media practitioners in the aftermath of the 2020 elections. The GJA in a statement signed by its President, Mr. Affail Monney, said the election had been one with heightened tension, tremendous challenges, and enormous risks occasioned by gunshots. […]
Ivory Coast’s Alassane Ouattara sworn in for third term
Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara has taken the oath of office for a third term, urging his political opponents to help “defuse tensions” following the deaths of dozens of people in election-related violence and the arrest of opposition figures. Final results last month showed the 78-year-old winning re-election with more than 94 percent of the October […]
Israel, Morocco agree to normalise relations in US-brokered deal
Israel and Morocco agreed on Thursday to normalise relations in a deal brokered with the help of the United States, making Morocco the fourth Arab country to set aside hostilities with Israel in the past four months. As part of the agreement, US President Donald Trump agreed to recognise Morocco’s sovereignty over the Western Sahara, […]
Liberia votes on George Weah’s bid to cut presidential terms
Liberians are also choosing whether to repeal a 1973 ban on dual nationality, a move some hope will be an economic boon. Liberians are voting on Tuesday on President George Weah’s plan to shorten presidential terms, with critics fearing he could use the change to cling to power. Former football star Weah has told supporters […]
