An EU court reject former Egypt president Mubarak assets lift ban
An EU court has rejected a bid by Egypt’s former president Hosni Mubarak to lift a freeze on his assets in Europe which followed his ousting in the 2011 revolution. EU member countries imposed the sanctions on Mubarak and his family in March 2011 based on lawsuits filed against them in Egypt for alleged embezzlement […]
Parliament and relevant stakeholders asked to revisit aspects of RTI Bill
Former President John Agyekum Kuffour has called on Parliament and relevant stakeholders to revisit aspects of the Right To Information, RTI Bill that borders on the security and stability of the country before it is passed. He said the real challenge with the Bill is not the inability of successive governments to pass the Bill […]
Somali's government grants 31 fishing licenses to China
Somali’s government has granted 31 fishing licenses to China. This is the first time that President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo’s government has given fishing rights to foreigners since taking office last year. The China Overseas Fisheries Association, which represents 150 companies, will be allowed to fish for tuna in Somali waters. The move has raised concern […]
Kenya's ex-ruler Moi, 94, admitted to hospital
Kenya’s former President Daniel Arap Moi aged 94, has been admitted to a private hospital in the capital, Nairobi, for a routine medical check-up. A statement from his office says Mr Moi was one of the “big men” of African politics, having ruled Kenya from 1978 until his retirement in 2002. In March, he had […]
