All set for performance of late Mahamadu Abdulai's funeral
All is set for the performance of the funeral of the late Yaa Naa Mahamadu Abdulai. Construction work at the old Gbewaa Palace is on going ahead of the beginning of the funeral scheduled for Friday December 14 to 28. Security has been tightened in the Yendi municipality. Northern Regional Minister Salifu Saaed said REGSEC […]
China to cut US tariffs by 15%
China has proposed cutting tariffs on US-made cars to 15 per cent, the same tax levied on car imports from other countries. Bloomberg reported that China’s cabinet will review the plans, which will undo the 40 per cent import duty China imposed on US cars this summer. The proposal, the timing of which remains uncertain, […]
Nigeria's political leaders sign peaceful elections deal minus main challenger
Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari and a number of opposition leaders have signed a deal for peaceful elections ahead of the February 16 polls, but the main challenger for the country’s top deal was not present. The 75-year-old former military ruler was joined by representatives of other parties to commit to what he said should be […]
Kenya unveils new currency that replaces images of Presidents with animals
Kenya has unveiled new currency coins that replaces the images of Presidents with animals. While presiding over the roll out in the capital Nairobi, President Uhuru Kenyatta said the features on the new 1, 5,10 and 20 shillings coins embrace Kenya’s historical and cultural heritage. According to Central Bank officials, the new-look coins, which show […]
