Expect criticisms for speaking the truth – Prof. Lumumba
Renowned Kenyan pan-Africanist, Professor of Law and anti-corruption crusader, Patrick Loch Otieno (PLO) Lumumba has admonished the youth to remain resolute in their contribution towards development and unification of the…
President cuts sod for recycling, compost and water treatment plant
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo Wednesday cut the sod for the construction of an integrated recycling, compost and water treatment plant at Assakae in the Effia-Kwesimintsim Municipality of the Western Region. The…
Who is behind Mali’s coup?
The masterminds of Mali's coup that ousted President Ibrahim Keïta on Tuesday include the deputy head of a military camp and a French-trained general. BBC Monitoring has profiled three high-ranking…
Dozens of migrants die in shipwreck off Libya – UN
At least 45 migrants and refugees, including five children, have died in the deadliest shipwreck off Libya this year, the UN refugee agency says. They were among more than 80…
Mali coup: Military promises elections after ousting president
Soldiers who ousted Mali's President Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta say they plan to set up a civilian transitional government and hold new elections. The spokesman for the soldiers said they acted…
Expectant mothers turn to TBAs over closure of maternity ward
Expectant mothers in Aromo Sub-county, Lira District, are now delivering with the help of traditional birth attendants (TBAs) following the recent closure of a maternity ward at Aromo Health Centre…
Over 600 people living with HIV/Aids fail to collect ARVs
A total of 654 persons living with HIV/Aids in Adjumani District have not collected their antiretroviral (ARVs) drugs from health facilities for the past six months, Daily Monitor has learnt.…
Eradicating vigilantism in Ghana would be a daunting task – Security expert
A security expert has underscored that vigilantism and other electoral related violence is now a part of Ghanaian politics and cannot be eradicated easily. Speaking in an interview on Angel…
Nigeria to reopen for international flights
The Nigerian government has announced that it will reopen the country’s airspace for international passenger flights from the 29 August. Aviation Minister Hadi Sirika tweeted that the flights’ resumption will…
Why Mali is in turmoil again
Gunfire was heard on Tuesday at an army base outside Mali’s capital Bamako. The Norwegian Embassy and security sources said a possible mutiny was under way. Opponents of President Ibrahim…
