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Ghana's Supreme Court restores ruling party's parliamentary majority ahead of Dec. 7 election
Read full article: Ghana's Supreme Court restores ruling party's parliamentary majority ahead of Dec. 7 electionGhana’s Supreme Court has ruled that the parliamentary speaker's declaration of four seats as vacant was unconstitutional, effectively restoring the ruling party’s majority in the legislature ahead of the Dec. 7 election.
DTW flier from Ghana tries to bring in 90 giant snails that can pose public health threat
Read full article: DTW flier from Ghana tries to bring in 90 giant snails that can pose public health threatA passenger flying from Ghana to Detroit Metro Airport tried to bring in 90 giant snails that can pose a public health threat to humans.
A weakened West Africa bloc asks Senegalese leader to try to convince breakaway states to return
Read full article: A weakened West Africa bloc asks Senegalese leader to try to convince breakaway states to returnWest Africa’s divided regional bloc has asked Senegal’s President Basirou Diomaye Faye to have a dialogue with the three military junta-led member states to try to reunite the region whose stability has been under threat following their decision to leave the group in January.
West African defense chiefs propose a $2.6 billion security plan that analysts say might not work
Read full article: West African defense chiefs propose a $2.6 billion security plan that analysts say might not workDefense chiefs of West Africa on Thursday proposed an ambitious plan to deploy a 5,000-strong “standby force” to fight the region’s worsening security crises, a measure that analysts say might not work due to challenges of funding and division within the regional bloc.
A Ghana toddler sets a world record as the youngest male artist. His mom says he just loves colors
Read full article: A Ghana toddler sets a world record as the youngest male artist. His mom says he just loves colorsA toddler in the West African country of Ghana has set the record as the world’s youngest male artist.
Abortions are legal in much of Africa. But few women may be aware, and providers don't advertise it
Read full article: Abortions are legal in much of Africa. But few women may be aware, and providers don't advertise itMore than 20 countries across Africa have loosened restrictions on abortion in recent years, but experts say many women probably don’t realize they are entitled to a legal abortion.
Ghana's anti-LGBTQ+ bill draws international condemnation after it is passed by parliament
Read full article: Ghana's anti-LGBTQ+ bill draws international condemnation after it is passed by parliamentA bill which criminalizes LGBTQ+ people in Ghana and their supporters has drawn international condemnation after it was passed by parliament, with the United Nations calling it “profoundly disturbing” and urging for it not to become law.
Ghana's parliament passed an anti-LGBTQ+ bill that could imprison people for more than a decade
Read full article: Ghana's parliament passed an anti-LGBTQ+ bill that could imprison people for more than a decadeGhana’s parliament has passed a highly controversial anti-LGBTQ+ bill that could send people to prison for more than a decade.
Ghana artifacts that were looted 150 years ago by British forces have been returned by a US museum
Read full article: Ghana artifacts that were looted 150 years ago by British forces have been returned by a US museumSeven royal artifacts looted 150 years ago by British colonial forces from Ghana’s ancient Asante kingdom have been returned to the kingdom.
After coups, West African nations hurry to leave the regional bloc that opposed military takeovers
Read full article: After coups, West African nations hurry to leave the regional bloc that opposed military takeoversWest Africa’s regional bloc says the coup-hit nations of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger are in haste to withdraw their membership of the association without following its rules of exit.
US midfielder Gio Reyna looks to be headed to the Premier League in bid to revive career
Read full article: US midfielder Gio Reyna looks to be headed to the Premier League in bid to revive careerUnited States midfielder Gio Reyna looks to be headed to the Premier League in a bid to revive his career.
Salah's Egypt and Osimhen's Nigeria have frustrating starts at Africa Cup. 'Blue Sharks' beat Ghana
Read full article: Salah's Egypt and Osimhen's Nigeria have frustrating starts at Africa Cup. 'Blue Sharks' beat GhanaMohamed Salah has scored a very late penalty to spare Egypt’s embarrassment by drawing 2-2 against Mozambique in their Africa Cup of Nations opener.
UN peacekeeping chief welcomes strong support for its far-flung operations despite `headwinds'
Read full article: UN peacekeeping chief welcomes strong support for its far-flung operations despite `headwinds'The United Nations peacekeeping chief says he was very satisfied with the strong support of many countries for its far-flung operations at a recent ministerial meeting, despite “headwinds and challenges and problems.”.
A Ghana reparations summit agrees on a global fund to compensate Africans for the slave trade
Read full article: A Ghana reparations summit agrees on a global fund to compensate Africans for the slave tradeDelegates at a reparations summit in Ghana have agreed to establish a Global Reparation Fund to push for overdue compensation for millions of Africans enslaved centuries ago during the trans-Atlantic slave trade.
11 nations of West Africa commit to a military deployment to restore the ousted president of Niger
Read full article: 11 nations of West Africa commit to a military deployment to restore the ousted president of NigerAn official of the West African bloc of nations says 11 countries in the region have agreed to commit troops to a military deployment aimed at restoring Niger’s democratically elected president following last month’s coup.
AUDIO QUIZ: Try to spell the words from the Scripps National Spelling Bee finals
Read full article: AUDIO QUIZ: Try to spell the words from the Scripps National Spelling Bee finalsThe middle school-age spellers who make it to the finals of the Scripps National Spelling Bee spend years studying roots and language patterns and poring over the dictionary in order to give themselves a chance to be crowned bee champion.
Harris visits site of grandfather's old home in Zambia
Read full article: Harris visits site of grandfather's old home in ZambiaVice President Kamala Harris paused Friday during a whirlwind diplomatic swing through Africa for something much more personal: A visit to the site of her maternal grandfather’s home in Lusaka, where he lived as an Indian public servant in the 1960s.
Vice President Harris' trip aims to deepen US ties in Africa
Read full article: Vice President Harris' trip aims to deepen US ties in AfricaVice President Kamala Harris will try to deepen and reframe U.S. relationships in Africa during a weeklong trip that's the latest and higher profile outreach by the Biden administration as it acts to counter China’s growing influence.
Jet in deadly flight may have had 'trim issues': NTSB
Read full article: Jet in deadly flight may have had 'trim issues': NTSBOfficials say a corporate jet may have experienced stability problems before the severe buffeting that caused the death of a woman who served in prominent posts in two administrations in Washington.
US ambassador heading to Africa as part of Biden's big push
Read full article: US ambassador heading to Africa as part of Biden's big pushThe U.S. ambassador to the United Nations is the second Cabinet member heading to Africa as part of President Joe Biden’s big push to engage with the world’s second-largest continent.
South Korea advances at World Cup after wild finish to group
Read full article: South Korea advances at World Cup after wild finish to groupSouth Korea advanced to the round of 16 at the World Cup on the tiebreaker of goals scored after beating Portugal 2-1 following a stoppage-time strike from Hwang Hee-chan.
Ghanian girl cuts through jargon, delivers message at COP27
Read full article: Ghanian girl cuts through jargon, delivers message at COP27During a session at the U.N. climate summit in Egypt, 10-year-old Nakeeyat Dramani Sam told attendees that rich nations should compensate developing countries' climate impacts.
Insurance fund for climate impacts announced at UN talks
Read full article: Insurance fund for climate impacts announced at UN talksThe Group of Seven leading economies launched a new insurance system Monday to provide swift financial aid when nations are hit by devastating effects of climate change.
US envoy: Africa trip isn't to compete with Russia, China
Read full article: US envoy: Africa trip isn't to compete with Russia, ChinaThe U.S. ambassador to the United Nations is heading to Africa, saying she is going to focus on how the United State can help Uganda, Ghana and Cape Verde deal with the food crisis that has hit the continent particularly hard — not to compete with China and Russia.
Inflation pushed 71M people into poverty since Ukraine war
Read full article: Inflation pushed 71M people into poverty since Ukraine warA staggering 71 million more people around the world are experiencing poverty as a result of soaring food and energy prices that climbed in the weeks following Russia’s war in Ukraine.
West African leaders make demands after coups in the region
Read full article: West African leaders make demands after coups in the regionWest African leaders on Friday said they would uphold the regional sanctions imposed on Mali in January after its military leaders said they would stay in power for four more years instead of holding an election in February.
Williams, No. 1 Purdue rally past NC State 82-72 in OT
Read full article: Williams, No. 1 Purdue rally past NC State 82-72 in OTTrevion Williams had a season-high 22 points to go with 12 rebounds and a career-best nine assists to help No. 1 Purdue rally past North Carolina State 82-72 in overtime in the Basketball Hall of Fame Invitational.
Families urge legal changes to prevent more police killings
Read full article: Families urge legal changes to prevent more police killingsParents and siblings of Black men killed by police urged people during a discussion in the city where George Floyd was killed a year ago to join them in pursuing legal changes they say can make more deaths less likely in the future.
Nigeria receives nearly 4 million vaccines from COVAX
Read full article: Nigeria receives nearly 4 million vaccines from COVAXCOVID-19 vaccines are offloaded from a plane at Lagos airport, Tuesday March 2, 2021. Nigeria received vaccines acquired through the United Nations-backed COVAX initiative with a delivery of the AstraZeneca vaccine made by the Serum Institute of India. With more than 150,000 Nigerians infected with the virus and over 1,800 lives lost, the path to recovery for the people of Nigeria can finally begin,” said Peter Hawkins, UNICEF Nigeria Country Representative. “This is a very significant occasion -- the arrival of the COVID-19 vaccines into Nigeria is critical in curbing the pandemic. Nigeria is among 92 countries worldwide that will receive vaccines for free through the COVAX initiative.
Ivory Coast begins its vaccination campaign with COVAX doses
Read full article: Ivory Coast begins its vaccination campaign with COVAX dosesYoussouf Kouyate, National Police General Director, receives a shot of the AstraZeneca vaccine in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, Monday March 1, 2021. Like many African countries, Ivory Coast recently battled a resurgence of the pandemic that saw increased cases and hospitalizations. AdAs Ivory Coast's inoculation campaign begins, health authorities are encouraging people to participate in the voluntary program. “I reassure people that the vaccine in Ivory Coast is safe,” Director General of Health Mamadou Samba said Sunday on national television. “There is no doubt about the quality of the vaccines the Ivory Coast has received.
EXPLAINER: UN vaccine plan is underway, but problems remain
Read full article: EXPLAINER: UN vaccine plan is underway, but problems remainCOVAX is supposed to make deals to buy vaccines in bulk from drug companies and can also receive donated shots from rich countries. But it has been dogged by shortages of cash and supplies as well as logistical hurdles — all while a handful of rich countries raced ahead with their vaccination campaigns. Not all countries can afford their own COVID-19 vaccines, and in past pandemics, including the 2009 swine flu pandemic, vaccines were hoarded by rich countries until the outbreak ended. He pleaded with rich countries not to strike further deals to secure additional vaccines since that might jeopardize the deals COVAX already has. The AstraZeneca doses make up the bulk of the shots COVAX has deals for and was only authorized last week.
Ghana 1st nation to receive coronavirus vaccines from COVAX
Read full article: Ghana 1st nation to receive coronavirus vaccines from COVAXThis photograph released by UNICEF Wednesday Feb. 24, 2021, shows the first shipment of COVID-19 vaccines distributed by the COVAX Facility arriving at the Kotoka International Airport in Accra, Ghana. Ghana has become the first country in the world to receive vaccines acquired through the United Nations-backed COVAX initiative with a delivery of 600,000 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine made by the Serum Institute of India. Ghana is among 92 countries that will receive vaccines for free through the initiative, which is led by the WHO; Gavi, a vaccine group; and the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations. Neighboring Ivory Coast will be the next to receive vaccines, and also will roll them out starting next week. Even as it celebrated receiving the first doses, Ghana noted the long road ahead.
Guinea worm closer to eradication as cases halve in a year
Read full article: Guinea worm closer to eradication as cases halve in a yearThe U.S.-based Carter Center, which leads the eradication campaign, says just 27 cases were reported in 2020 in six countries in sub-Saharan Africa, or half the number of cases in 2019. Despite cuts to many programs worldwide, The Carter Center said its community-based program to eradicate Guinea worm remained up to 95% operational. “We’re reporting a 50% reduction in human cases, down to only 27 people in the world last year that had Guinea worm. Unlike other diseases that are controlled by medicines or vaccines, Guinea worm can be eradicated by training people to filter and drink clean water. Contracted by drinking infected water, Guinea worm disease affects some of the world’s most vulnerable people.
Ghana cops say 5 people killed in election-related violence
Read full article: Ghana cops say 5 people killed in election-related violenceElectoral commission officials count the ballots after polls closed in Accra, Ghana, Monday, Dec. 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Ofoe Amegavie)ACCRA – At least five people have been killed in Ghana and a dozen injured in violence related to the presidential and legislative elections held on Monday, said police. The election has tested the West African nation’s credentials as one of the continent’s most politically stable countries. Twenty-one violent outbreaks have been identified as election-related across the West African country, Ghana’s Police Service said Wednesday. There were 12 candidates for president, with President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, 76, and former president John Dramani Mahama, 62, forecast as the frontrunners.
Ghana's former president Jerry Rawlings dies at 73
Read full article: Ghana's former president Jerry Rawlings dies at 73FILE - In this Wednesday, July 20, 2011 file photo, the African Union envoy to Somalia, Jerry Rawlings, inspects a guard of honour of African Union peacekeepers, during a visit to displaced persons camps in southern Mogadishu, Somalia. Ghana's former president Jerry Rawlings, who staged two coups and later led the West African country's transition to a stable democracy, has died aged 73, according to the state's Radio Ghana and the president Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020. (AP Photo/Farah Abdi Warsameh, File)
New art installation ‘blankets' U-M’s Museum of Art in Ann Arbor
Read full article: New art installation ‘blankets' U-M’s Museum of Art in Ann ArborANN ARBOR – If you’ve driven by the University of Michigan Museum of Art over the past week, you may have noticed that the building has undergone a complete transformation. A worker installs Ibrahim Mahama's artwork at the University of Michigan Museum of Art. (Copyright 2020 Michigan Photography)Mahama visited Ann Arbor in 2019 as a Penny Stamps Speaker Series presenter. “Mahama’s installation, for UMMA, is both a prompt and a promise: We want to be transparent about histories of colonialist collecting practices and critical towards what stories we tell about our works of art and why.”Krugliak echoed De Becker, saying how timely Mahama’s installation is. Mahama has another installation running alongside “In-Between the World and Dreams” at the Institute for the Humanities Gallery at 202 S. Thayer St.