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A bomb explosion has occurred in Kaduna metropolis, killing at least four people. The explosion occurred along Ali Akilu road between Abakpa Total/Shagalinku within the metropolis. The explosive device, a security source said, exploded accidentally in the hands of two … read more »
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2013 Africa Cup of Nations – Nigeria to kick-start preparations for CAN 2013 qualifier against Liberia – Nigeria’s national team, the Super Eagles, will begin camping in the nation’s capital, Abuja, next Sunday for September’s first leg, final round tie … read more »
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With Nigeria’s last medal hopes dashed on Saturday night, when its 4×400 metres women’s relay team was disqualified in the final, it is now certain that the country will head home empty handed when the 2012 London Olympics end Sunday … read more »
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Don’t be persuaded by the rhetoric about US is a capitalist nation where individuals pull themselves up by their own boot straps. To the extent such is true, make no mistake about it, US America is a giant welfare country … read more »
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By Fekade Shewakena According to speculations and rumors Ato Meles Zenawi’s conditions range from he is resting to he is dead and anywhere in between. Thanks to the opacity of the officials in charge of the country, it is like … read more »
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Mali’s interim president, Dioncounda Traore, reappointed his prime minister on Sunday, calling upon him to name a new government of national unity within 72 hours to form a united front against Islamists in the north. Once considered a democratic success … read more »
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By Cheng Guangjin US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has concluded an 11-day tour of Africa in which she promoted a new US strategy for the continent. The visit also stoked international debate about whether the US and China, the … read more »
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Pius Muteekani Katunzi President Museveni is being misunderstood when he says that he has not seen anyone in the NRM who could steer the country in the right direction after him. And he has been consistent on that point. His … read more »
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by BENSON JACKSON TEKI Joyce Banda VIEWPOINT “Running affairs of the state is serious business.’’ – Bakili Muluzi, Malawi’s Head of State from 1994 -2004 Her Excellency the President, let me begin by bringing your attention to the fact that … read more »
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Ethiopia’s missing prime minister has been taking part in diplomatic efforts to resolve the Sudan crisis from his sick bed, Ethiopian PM Meles Zenawi Meles Zenawi according to African Union officials. Meles Zenawi, Ethiopia’s normally highly visible premier, has not … read more »
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Nigerian troops have killed twenty suspected members of the armed group Boko Haram in the northeastern city of Maiduguri, the army says, an account quickly denied by the militant group. Military commander Victor Ebhaleme said one soldier had been killed … read more »
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LONDON Oscar Pistorius was chosen to carry South Africa’s flag at the closing ceremony for the London Olympics. Pistorius wrote on Twitter on Sunday prior to the ceremonies: “Really feel honoured … What a great ending to the games it’ll … read more »
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U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton urged Nigerian authorities Thursday to boost their intelligence capabilities to better combat growing extremist violence. Clinton is proposing that Nigeria create an “intelligence fusion cell” that would combine information from the military, spy … read more »
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While the world watches Usain Bolt try to record a historic double on Thursday by winning the 200 metres, one other athlete could steal some of Bolt’s thunder; David Rudisha. The 23-year old Kenyan dominates his event, the 800 metres, … read more »
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By Yilma Bekele It has been forty-eight days since we saw or heard from Meles Zenawi. Some are convinced the tyrant is dead while the regime insists he is recovering, on vacation or just hanging out, depending on Ato Bereket’s … read more »
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By Afua Hirsch The Guardian Addis Ababa mute on whereabouts of PM – latest African leader believed to be unwell but subject of information blackout He hasn’t been seen in public since the G8 summit in Mexico, and since then … read more »
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The Guardian Ethiopian leader’s critics condemn his political repression, but none can doubt he has steered pragmatic course to GDP growth Meles Zenawi, the cerebral ruler of Ethiopia for the last 21 years, is a man with many reputations. Celebrated … read more »
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Reverend Yaw Boamah, President of the Legon Interdenominational Church on Wednesday described late President John Evans Atta Mills as a courageous and peaceful man. He said the late president Mills saved the nation from chaos by conceding to former president … read more »
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by Ade Sawyerr* His Excellency Professor John Evans Atta Mills * President of the Republic of Ghana: from 7th January 2009 to 24th July 2012* 1 Corinthians 15:54-57 *-54 **So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this … read more »
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By Otchere Darko The sudden death of Mills has prompted me to write again for Ghanaweb, even though lack of time had forced me to stop writing and submitting articles to this site. Like many other Ghanaians, I strongly believe … read more »
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Just when we, the nation, really needed you, Oh, death has laid its icy hand upon you! How united we all have become, Now that you are gone forever, only now do we really appreciate you!! Ever since the unbelievable, … read more »
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The sudden demise of our president, John Evans Atta Mills, has really sent some shock waves among many in Ghana. Many were those who least expected death to deny him of precious breath when he was most needed by his … read more »
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When news of Ghana’s President John Evans Atta Mills’ unexpected demise hit my ears, shock and disbelief boomeranged through my body from hair to toe. My reaction was so palpable that a Nigerian co-worker rushed to my side and asked … read more »
Posted in Ghana, News, West Africa
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Patrick Twumasi / ayalolo4@gmail.com Fear time but believe in time. Believe in time because in the arms of time lies the power of change. Fear time because of the changes time brings. Sometimes change might not come at all. When … read more »
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Dear Mr. Rawlings, If there‘s ever one great achievement I should praise myself after 68 years of existence on this turbulent planet called earth, then it was my ability to resist the temptation to reply you. Not only did you … read more »
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Katakyie Kwame Opoku Agyemang, Hull. UK / katakyienpp@yahoo.co.uk As mortal beings, death should be the last enemy to be feared of as living organisms. But unfortunately, death has proven to be a tragedy that causes serious emotional damage to people. … read more »
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The question of where the recently deceased President John Evans Atta-Mills ought to be buried is one that squarely rests with his family, rather than either political operatives or members of the general public Indeed, it would have been quite … read more »
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He is arguably the most celebrated statesman Ghana has ever produced. He spent an amazing 30 years working to save mankind at the United Nations, rising through the ranks to become the Secretary General, where he served for two terms. … read more »
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Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan is leading the country’s official delegation to the burial of late Ghana’s President John Atta Mills, who died on July 24, a statement from his office said on Thursday. The Nigerian leader would participate in the … read more »
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I will begin by expressing my deepest condolences to the immediate family of the late President Mills, the NDC party and Ghanaians. I have learnt from the mishap of ex President Rawlings so I will rather keep my tribute short … read more »
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