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People & Politics
Ghana’s Angela Kyerematen-Jimoh Becomes First African To Be Appointed As IBM’S Regional Head For Africa
Ghana’s Angela Kyerematen-Jimoh has been appointed by IBM Corporation, as its Regional Head for Africa making her the first woman and first African to be appointed Regional Head in Africa.
Health
10 Days After Lifting Lockdown, Ghana Records 1,032 More COVID-19 Cases
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Ghana has recorded more than 1,000 additional cases of COVID-19 since the country lifted its lockdown on the 20th of April.
Last week, Ghana President Nana Akufo-Addo lifted a three-week lockdown on the basis of “improved coronavirus testing”.
The Ghanaian president,...
Entertainment
The Burial of Kojo: Ghanaian-Produced Movie to Make Netflix Debut in March
After the successful release of 'LionHeart', Netflix's first original Nigerian movie, the next film to premiere on the streaming platform comes from Ghana.
With over 140 million subscribers all over the world, Netflix has since 2018 been on a mission...
Africa Ranking
Top 20 Most Democratic Countries in Africa – EIU Democracy Index Report
According to the latest EIU Democracy Index report, Mauritius is the most democratic country in Africa.
The EIU Democracy Index for 2018 measures the state of democracy in 165 independent countries worldwide using five parameters: process and pluralism; civil liberties;...
People & Politics
UN Honors 165 Ghanaian Police Personnel in South Sudan
One hundred and sixty-five police personnel of the Ghana Formed Police Unit (GHANFPU) have been honored by the United Nations (UN) in Juba, South Sudan.
The awards ceremony is an annual event intended to to recognize the hard work...
Latest News
The Virginia Killing Act of 1669: the Law That Made It Legal to Kill a Slave
The Virginia casual killing act of 1669 declared that, should a slave be killed as a result of extreme punishment, the master should not face charges for the murder.
Religion
The Creation Story of the Akamba People of Kenya
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In the beginning, Mulungu the creator is said to have formed a man and a woman in heaven before placing them on a rock in on earth, where it is said that their footprints, as well as the footprints of their animals, can still be seen today.
History
Bussa’s Rebellion of 1816, the Largest Slave Revolt in Barbadian History
The largest slave rebellion in Barbadian history took place during the Bussa uprising in April 1816. The rebellion takes its name from the African-born...
Africa Ranking
Top 10 Longest Serving Presidents in Africa, 2022
Equatorial Guinea's president Teodoro Obiang is the longest serving president in Africa and the world. He is closely followed by Cameroons President Paul Biya.
History
Cornelius Frederiks: the Namibian Captain Who Was Locked Up in a Concentration Camp for Fighting Against German Colonialists
Cornelius Frederiks was a Namibian freedom fighter who actively fought a guerrilla-style war against German colonialists during the Herero-Nama war of 1904.
