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…
Mali’s opposition group calls for ‘democratic’ resolution
The opposition coalition in Mali is calling for dialogue to resolve a brewing crisis after gunfire was heard in an army base near the capital, Bamako. "There’s no alternative but…
Mali president ‘seized by mutinying soldiers’
Multiple reports suggest Malian President Ibrahim Boubakar Keïta has been arrested by mutinying soldiers. Their actions began with gunfire inside a key military base, some 15km (nine miles) from the…
Government launches website to track infrastructural projects
The Government of Ghana has launched www.deliverytracker.gov.gh, a website that enables the general public to “interrogate the data” on infrastructural projects undertaken by the Akufo-Addo administration. Vice President, Alhaji Dr…
Address disability issues holistically in your manifestoes – CESIS
The Centre for Social Impact Studies (CESIS), a research and advocacy organization has expressed reservations about the lip-service been paid to the implementation of key provisions in the Persons with…
