The African Union flag Israel is rejoining the African Union (AU) as an observer member, 19 years after it was ousted from the pan-African bloc due to pressure by then-Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi. Israeli has been pushing hard to become an AU member since its suspension after the union …
Read More »Social media reactions: Salaries for presidential spouses, $28 million MPs car loan
Rebecca-and-Samira Ghanaians were on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 hit with two major stories around two arms of government – a $28 million car loan facility for Members of Parliament and the formalization of an emolument package for the spouses of the President and his Vice. With regards the former, the …
Read More »Mixed Reactions As Nigeria Gov’t Want To Change Country’s Name
The House of Representatives’ Special Committee on Constitution Review has received a proposal to change Nigeria’s name to United African Republic. Adeleye Jokotoye, a tax consultant, submitted the proposal to the committee at the South West Zonal Public Hearing in Lagos on Wednesday, June 2, 2021. While presenting the proposal, …
Read More »African reactions as Ivory Coast PM Bakayoko dies in Germany at 56
Ivory Coast Prime Minister Hamed Bakayoko, who was seen as a possible successor to President Alassane Ouattara, has died in Freiburg in southwestern Germany, two days after his 56th birthday, the government said on Wednesday. His death has elicited reactions from across the continent as presidents and other business leaders …
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