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News updates from the African continent for June 23rd, 2025: Heineken loses operational control of facilities in Congo’s war-hit east Heineken has lost operational control and withdrawn its staff from its facilities in conflict-affected areas of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The beverages giant said in March that its operations in three eastern cities would remain suspended until it was safe to reopen, after some of its breweries were hit and its depots raided during fighting between the army and rebels. Last Friday, the beer maker said the situation had deteriorated further, and that armed personnel had taken control of its facilities in
Deloitte Report Exposes Mismanagement and Oversight Failures At Development Bank Ghana
A Deloitte report shows several discrepancies and issues at Development Bank Ghana
Kenya Passes Finance Law and Julius Malema Denied Entry To UK
Julius Malema denied entry to visit UK and Rwanda and DRC agree to peace deal
Kenya Police Shoot Bystander and “Frisking” Video at Nigeria University Goes Viral
Viral video in Nigeria sparks outrage and bystander in Kenya protests shot at close range by police
Let’s (Not) Talk About Sex: Why Sex Education Never Took Off in Ghanaian Schools
In 2018, Ghana thought it was ready to introduce comprehensive sex education to schools. But the backlash with its introduction was overwhelming
Mali Begins Construction of Gold Refinery and MTN Launches Telco-Based Credit Score
Mali starts building new gold refinery and MTN launches credit based scoring
Kenya Deputy Chief Steps Down and Togo Suspends France24
Kenya Police Chief steps down and Togo suspends media company France24
Trump To Expand Travel Ban to More Countries
Trump to ban more countries from Travel to the US and heavy rains in DR Congo kills 29 people
Ghana’s National Service Scheme Has Outlived Its Purpose
After 50 years, it’s time to reconsider the usefulness of Ghana’s National Service Scheme
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Kenya To Charge Police Officers and Russia Signs Deal With Mali
Kenya is charging police offers for the killing of a blogger and Mali signs trade deal with Russia
Heineken Lose Control In Congo and ECOWAS Meet In Abuja for Regional Talks
News updates from the African continent for June 23rd, 2025: Heineken loses operational control of facilities in Congo’s war-hit east Heineken has lost operational control and withdrawn its staff from its facilities in conflict-affected areas of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The beverages giant said in March that its operations in three eastern cities would remain suspended until it was safe to reopen, after some of its breweries were hit and its depots raided during fighting between the army and rebels. Last Friday, the beer maker said the situation had deteriorated further, and that armed personnel had taken control of its facilities in
Deloitte Report Exposes Mismanagement and Oversight Failures At Development Bank Ghana
A Deloitte report shows several discrepancies and issues at Development Bank Ghana
Kenya Passes Finance Law and Julius Malema Denied Entry To UK
Julius Malema denied entry to visit UK and Rwanda and DRC agree to peace deal
Kenya Police Shoot Bystander and “Frisking” Video at Nigeria University Goes Viral
Viral video in Nigeria sparks outrage and bystander in Kenya protests shot at close range by police
Let’s (Not) Talk About Sex: Why Sex Education Never Took Off in Ghanaian Schools
In 2018, Ghana thought it was ready to introduce comprehensive sex education to schools. But the backlash with its introduction was overwhelming
Mali Begins Construction of Gold Refinery and MTN Launches Telco-Based Credit Score
Mali starts building new gold refinery and MTN launches credit based scoring
Kenya Deputy Chief Steps Down and Togo Suspends France24
Kenya Police Chief steps down and Togo suspends media company France24
Trump To Expand Travel Ban to More Countries
Trump to ban more countries from Travel to the US and heavy rains in DR Congo kills 29 people
Ghana’s National Service Scheme Has Outlived Its Purpose
After 50 years, it’s time to reconsider the usefulness of Ghana’s National Service Scheme
Ghana’s 24H+ Policy Initiative Is Ambitious But Past Broken Promises Make It Ripe For Skepticism
The 24H+ policy is an ambitious plan to revitalise industrialisation in Ghana but numerous pitfalls could derail it
Teen Gets Legal Win After Move To Ghana and Ivory Coast Workers Demand Severances from Unilever
UK teen gets legal win from parents and Ivory Coast workers say Unilever should pay their severances
“I Don’t Respond To Idiots”: GIFEC CEO Falls Into Controversy Over “PhD” Qualifications
The CEO of Ghana’s Investment Fund for Electronic Communications is currently under fire over his PhD qualifications
China To Drop All Import Tariffs for Africans and Gabon’s Mililtary Leader To Run for President
China wants to drop all import tariffs for African countries
Kenya Blogger Assaulted To Death and Togo Activists Call On President To Resign
Togo Activists call on President to resign, autopsy report says Kenya blogger beaten and death and Russia wants closer ties with Africa
Cold Front Causes Power Outage in South African and Ghana Confirms New Cases of MPox
South Africa gets hit by fierce snow front, Politicians accused of arson in Liberia and Ghana gets new cases of MPox
What Happened To Ghana’s Sex Offenders Registry?
In 2020, Ghana announced it would launch a sex offender registry. Five years later, there have been no updates on its status
It’s Time To Abolish Ghana’s Basic Education Certificate Examination
It’s time to re-evaluate Ghana’s BECE and look for alternate models for the country’s education system
Rwanda Quits ECCAS, Kenya Probes Blogger’s Death, and UK Soldier Faces Rape Allegations
Rwanda quits Economic Community of Central African States, Kenya suspends policy of death of man in custody and UK soldier returns to UK for rape probe
Should Ghana Consider Adopting Open Source Software for Government Services?
To save costs and avoid vendor lock-in, Ghana should consider open source software for government institutions
The Making of Hubtel: An African Success Story
In his essay, Eric Osiakwan writes about the success of Hubtel, a Ghanaian startup which has grown over the years
Is BYD Already Winning the EV Competition in Africa?
The Chinese EV car maker has already expanded to multiple African countries, including Egypt and Rwanda
Why Ghana Needs Its Own Version of the US Congressional Budget Office
Should Ghana consider adopting a concept like America’s CBO for unbiased financial assessments of policies by government administrations?
On Masculinity, Music, and the Will to Change
In his essay, Kobby Graham explores the emotional struggles of African masculinity, particularly through the lens of vulnerability, healing, and mental health
Blurred Lines: How Influencer Marketing Challenges Media Ethics in Ghana
As more Ghanaian media personalities embrace brand deals and endorsements, the issue of disclosure is more prevalent than ever
Lost Signal: Ghana’s 5G Rollout Has Been A Mess
Ghanaian consumers were supposed to have 5G service in September last year. Six months later, the country’s 5G is missing in action
Political Will is Needed to Reform Universal Service Funds in Africa To Drive Digital Inclusion Across Africa
Caroline Mbugua, Senior Policy Manager at GSMA writes that Universal Service Funds hold significant potential to bridge Africa’s digital divide, but reforms are urgently needed to improve their effectiveness
Concrete Jungle: Ghana’s Rapid Urban Boom is Endangering Green Spaces
Ghanaian authorities are tasked with enforcing existing laws around land use, but their efforts often fall short
Road Tolls in Ghana Have Long Been Overdue For A Technology Boost and Price Increases
The use of technology and price increase for road tolls have been long overdue
Telecel Was Supposed To Be Ghana’s Second Best Telecom. Customers Say It’s A Big Mess
When Telecel bought Vodafone Ghana, users were expecting better service and features. But that has not been the case
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Kenya To Charge Police Officers and Russia Signs Deal With Mali
Kenya is charging police offers for the killing of a blogger and Mali signs trade deal with Russia
Heineken Lose Control In Congo and ECOWAS Meet In Abuja for Regional Talks
News updates from the African continent for June 23rd, 2025: Heineken loses operational control of facilities in Congo’s war-hit east Heineken has lost operational control and withdrawn its staff from its facilities in conflict-affected areas of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The beverages giant said in March that its operations in three eastern cities would remain suspended until it was safe to reopen, after some of its breweries were hit and its depots raided during fighting between the army and rebels. Last Friday, the beer maker said the situation had deteriorated further, and that armed personnel had taken control of its facilities in
Deloitte Report Exposes Mismanagement and Oversight Failures At Development Bank Ghana
A Deloitte report shows several discrepancies and issues at Development Bank Ghana
Kenya Passes Finance Law and Julius Malema Denied Entry To UK
Julius Malema denied entry to visit UK and Rwanda and DRC agree to peace deal
Kenya Police Shoot Bystander and “Frisking” Video at Nigeria University Goes Viral
Viral video in Nigeria sparks outrage and bystander in Kenya protests shot at close range by police
Let’s (Not) Talk About Sex: Why Sex Education Never Took Off in Ghanaian Schools
In 2018, Ghana thought it was ready to introduce comprehensive sex education to schools. But the backlash with its introduction was overwhelming
Mali Begins Construction of Gold Refinery and MTN Launches Telco-Based Credit Score
Mali starts building new gold refinery and MTN launches credit based scoring
Kenya Deputy Chief Steps Down and Togo Suspends France24
Kenya Police Chief steps down and Togo suspends media company France24
Trump To Expand Travel Ban to More Countries
Trump to ban more countries from Travel to the US and heavy rains in DR Congo kills 29 people
Ghana’s National Service Scheme Has Outlived Its Purpose
After 50 years, it’s time to reconsider the usefulness of Ghana’s National Service Scheme
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Kenya To Charge Police Officers and Russia Signs Deal With Mali
Kenya is charging police offers for the killing of a blogger and Mali signs trade deal with Russia
Heineken Lose Control In Congo and ECOWAS Meet In Abuja for Regional Talks
News updates from the African continent for June 23rd, 2025: Heineken loses operational control of facilities in Congo’s war-hit east Heineken has lost operational control and withdrawn its staff from its facilities in conflict-affected areas of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The beverages giant said in March that its operations in three eastern cities would remain suspended until it was safe to reopen, after some of its breweries were hit and its depots raided during fighting between the army and rebels. Last Friday, the beer maker said the situation had deteriorated further, and that armed personnel had taken control of its facilities in
Deloitte Report Exposes Mismanagement and Oversight Failures At Development Bank Ghana
A Deloitte report shows several discrepancies and issues at Development Bank Ghana
Kenya Passes Finance Law and Julius Malema Denied Entry To UK
Julius Malema denied entry to visit UK and Rwanda and DRC agree to peace deal
Kenya Police Shoot Bystander and “Frisking” Video at Nigeria University Goes Viral
Viral video in Nigeria sparks outrage and bystander in Kenya protests shot at close range by police
Let’s (Not) Talk About Sex: Why Sex Education Never Took Off in Ghanaian Schools
In 2018, Ghana thought it was ready to introduce comprehensive sex education to schools. But the backlash with its introduction was overwhelming
Mali Begins Construction of Gold Refinery and MTN Launches Telco-Based Credit Score
Mali starts building new gold refinery and MTN launches credit based scoring
Kenya Deputy Chief Steps Down and Togo Suspends France24
Kenya Police Chief steps down and Togo suspends media company France24
Trump To Expand Travel Ban to More Countries
Trump to ban more countries from Travel to the US and heavy rains in DR Congo kills 29 people
Ghana’s National Service Scheme Has Outlived Its Purpose
After 50 years, it’s time to reconsider the usefulness of Ghana’s National Service Scheme
