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Army backs new Burkina Faso leader Isaac Zida
November 3, 2014
Army backs new Burkina Faso leader Isaac Zida
Burkina Faso military chiefs have backed Isaac Zida as transitional president, an army statement says. The statement appears to end…
President Mahama rallies nation for clean-up day
October 31, 2014
President Mahama rallies nation for clean-up day
President John Mahama has asked Ghanaians to participate in the maiden nationwide clean-up exercise planned for Saturday, November 1. The…
Pope says evolution doesn't contradict creation
October 31, 2014
Pope says evolution doesn't contradict creation
Pope Francis has said that the Big Bang theory does not contradict the intervention of God as a creator and…
Burkina Faso President resigns, military general takes over
October 31, 2014
Burkina Faso President resigns, military general takes over
Burkina Faso’s President Blaise Compaore has announced his resignation, following violent protests at his attempt to extend his 27-year rule.…
Scientists, govts meet on "most important document" on climate change
October 31, 2014
Scientists, govts meet on "most important document" on climate change
Scientists and officials are meeting in Denmark to edit what is being touted as the “most important document” on climate change.…
Burkina Faso protestors call for President's resignation
October 31, 2014
Burkina Faso protestors call for President's resignation
Hundreds of protesters have gathered for a second day in the Burkina Faso capital Ouagadougou, calling on President Blaise Compaore…
West African children bullied, businesses suffer in US over Ebola stigma
October 30, 2014
West African children bullied, businesses suffer in US over Ebola stigma
West Africans living in New York say their children are being bullied at school and their businesses are losing money because of…
Burkina Faso protestors stage "Black Spring"
October 30, 2014
Burkina Faso protestors stage "Black Spring"
Protesters angry at plans to allow Burkina Faso’s President Blaise Compaore to extend his 27-year-rule have set fire to parliament,…
Police clash with protestors in Burkina Faso over constitution change
October 29, 2014
Police clash with protestors in Burkina Faso over constitution change
Police fired teargas at rock-throwing protesters after tens of thousands marched through Burkina Faso’s capital calling for President Blaise Compaore,…
Civil society group to engage public on IMF bail-out
October 29, 2014
Civil society group to engage public on IMF bail-out
A group of civil society organizations has come together to engage citizens on IMF bail-out negotiations and raise queries with government on…