PM David Cameron: Somalia Must Be Helped
British Prime Minister David Cameron is warning that failure to help Somalia rebuild will lead to more terrorism.
Cameron spoke in London Tuesday as he opened an international conference on Somalia that is trying to restore order after more than 20 years of chaos and war.
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud said his country faces challenges, including the continued threat posed by militant group...
Nigeria Military Jet Crashes in Niger During Mali Mission
NIAMEY — A Nigerian fighter jet taking part in military operations against al Qaeda-linked Islamic militants in Mali crashed in western Niger, killing its two crew, Niger and Nigerian officials said on Monday.
The incident marked the first casualties in Mali for Nigerian troops, which form the largest contingent in a West African regional force participating in the French-led campaign to drive Islamist...
Boston Marathon Suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev Charged in Boston Bombing
Nineteen-year-old Dzhokhar Tsarnaev now faces U.S. federal criminal charges in connection with last week’s bombings at the Boston Marathon. If convicted, Tsarnaev could face the death penalty.
One week after the two bombings that wreaked havoc near the finish line of the Boston Marathon, Dzhokhar Tsarnaev was formally charged in a Boston hospital room, where he remains in serious but stable condition.
A...
Renewed focus on modern slavery on anniversaries of the transatlantic slave trade
By Kingsley Ighobor
Every day sees visitors breaking down in tears while touring 97,000-square-foot Elmina Castle, west of Cape Coast, Ghana. Built in 1482 by the Portuguese as a gold trading post on the Gulf of Guinea, it was turned into a fortress for the transatlantic slave trade by the Dutch in 1637.
These days tourists get to see the once-luxurious suites where the European slave merchants...
Responding to child abuse is expensive- UN
Mr Abdalla Iddriss, Child Protection Specialist of the United Nations Children’s Fund, has indicated that responding to child abuse cases is four times expensive as child protection.
He said protecting children against violence and abuse aims at saving cost of families, communities and ultimately the state.
Mr Idriss said this at the opening of a two-day information sharing and peer review workshop...
Jorge Bergoglio Elected New Pope to Lead Catholic Church
The new Roman Catholic pope elected Wednesday in Vatican City is Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio, archbishop of Buenos Aires.
Earlier, white smoke emerged from a chimney atop the Sistine Chapel and bells pealed in Vatican City Wednesday evening, signaling that a new pope has been chosen to lead the world’s 1.2 billion Roman Catholics.
The 115 voting members of the College of Cardinals elected a successor...
‘Take away the guns,’ women tell UN envoy
Author: Jocelyne Sambira
Imagine being charged $100 for a medical certificate issued by a doctor proving that you have been raped before you can go after the culprit — and then during his trial having to feed the man who raped you.
Recounting such stories, Zainab Bangura, the UN Secretary-General’s special representative on sexual violence, allows a glimpse of the passion and energy she...
Canadian Official died of heart attack at Ghana hotel
More interesting facts are emerging about the mysterious death of top Canadian government official, Darrell Prokopetz, 54, who died at the Nyaho Clinic after he was rushed there from the plush Golden Tulip Hotel in an unconscious state on January 30, 2013.
Reports indicate that the top ranking Canadian federal official died of heart attack.
He was rushed to Nyaho Clinic while Canadian officials in...
UN Secretary-General appoints Deputy Special Representative for Liberia
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today announced the appointment of Tamrat Samuel as his Deputy Special Representative (Rule of Law) for the United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL).
The new Deputy Special Representative for Rule of Law succeeds Louis M. Aucoin of the United States of America, who concluded his assignment in December 2012. The Secretary-General is grateful for Mr. Aucoin’s...
UK military to support Ghana in airlifting troops to Mali
General Sir David Richards, Chief of Defence Staff of the United Kingdom on Saturday held a closed-door meeting with President John Dramani Mahama at his Cantonments residence in Accra.
Although, Journalists were not permitted to cover the programme, it is believed that they discussed a range of issues including the the restoration of peace in Mali, Democratic Republic of Congo, among other countries...
Let’s engage, encourage and empower the youth – Canadian Senator
Mr Ben Meredith, a Senator from Canada, has underscored the need to engage, encourage and empower the youth in order for them to grow into responsible adults.
Senator Meredith, who is in the country for the first time on an official visit, made the call on Friday when he interacted with personnel of the Ashaiman Divisional Police Command during a visit.
He was of the view that with the right direction...
International forum on plant viral diseases kick-starts in Tanzania
The 12th International Plant Virus Epidemiology (IPVE) symposium is underway in Arusha, Tanzania aimed to fashion a global strategy to combat emerging and re-emerging plan virus diseases.
The five-day symposium on the theme: “Evolution, Ecology and Control of Plant Viruses,” has brought together more than 200 scientists and leading experts on plant viruses from 40 countries around the world.
Dr...
United Nations to screen movie in observance of holocaust
The United Nations Information Centre in Accra will honour the heroic actions of 12 diplomats who showed moral courage and integrity to help save the lives of Jews and other minorities during the Second World War.
The centre will therefore screen the award-winning documentary film “The Rescuers” at the Goethe Institute in Accra on Tuesday, 29 January at 1300 hours.
This was contained in press release...
Climate change: Africa is still on the receiving end
Author: Richard Munang and Zhen Han
A UN climate change conference in Doha, Qatar, concluded in December 2012 with a new agreement called the “Doha Climate Gateway.” Its major achievements include the further extension until 2020 of the 1997 Kyoto Protocol on reducing greenhouse gas emissions, as well as a work plan for negotiating a new global climate pact by 2015, to be implemented from 2020.
Despite...
Muslim Brotherhood’s headquarters in Egypt torched by protesters
(Xinhua/GNA) — Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood’s (MB) headquarters in Egypt was torched on Friday as massive demonstrations were held nationwide to mark the second anniversary of the 2011 unrest that toppled former president Hosni Mubarak, state TV reported. Protesters gathered early Friday, calling for the ouster of President Mohamed Morsi and the current government.
Violent clashes erupted...
Transparency International founder honoured by German government
The Federal Republic of Germany on January 24, awarded Transparency International (TI) founder Peter Eigen its Grand Cross of Merit (Großes Verdienstkreuz des Verdienstordens) in recognition of his efforts to combat corruption at the global level.
German President, Joachim Gauck bestowed the honour upon Peter Eigen and the medal was presented to him by the Mayor of Berlin, Klaus Wowereit, at the Berlin...
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