Africa World Africa: Diplomatic Dithering Over Western Sahara Bodes Ill for Other African Disputes [ad_1] Francesca Eremeeva & Nolan Quinn — On December 10, 2020, then President Donald Trump tweeted that because “Morocco recognized the United States in 1777,” the U.S. should return the favor by recognizing “[Moroccan] sovereignty over the Western Sahara.” This rather explicit quid pro quo, which allowed the Trump administration to secure the final addition […] Written by Maakye Ghana March 9, 2021March 9, 2021
News Ghana: Setif to Host Pirates in Accra [ad_1] The Confederation of Africa Football (CAF) has settled on the Accra Sports Stadium as the venue to host the Total CAF Confederation Cup game between Algerian side ES Setif and Orlando Pirates from South Africa. The game which was initially scheduled for Setif on Wednesday, March 10, had been moved to Accra due to […] Written by Maakye Ghana March 9, 2021March 9, 2021
Business Technology Africa: USA/Global – Taxing the Tech Giants [ad_1] Editor’s Note: “How should we determine the corporate tax a big tech company should pay in each country where they operate? There are many ways that this could be calculated, but most recommendations suggest looking at their sales, their assets, and the number of employees they have in each country. In the absence of […] Written by Maakye Ghana March 8, 2021March 8, 2021
Africa World Nigeria: U.S. Pledges Improvements in Visa Applicants’ Experience [ad_1] The United States Consulate General in Lagos has unveiled its newly expanded and renovated consular pavilion that seeks to improve the experience that visa applicants and American citizens in Nigeria. Speaking during the ribbon-cutting ceremony, United States Consul General, Claire Pierangelo, noted that the renovated consular pavilion would provide a new safe space for […] Written by Maakye Ghana March 6, 2021March 6, 2021
Africa World Africa: Covid-19 – Schools for More Than 168 Million Children Globally Have Been Completely Closed for Almost a Full Year, Says UNICEF [ad_1] New York — UNICEF unveils ‘Pandemic Classroom’ at United Nations Headquarters in New York to call attention to the need for governments to prioritise the reopening of schools Schools for more than 168 million children globally have been completely closed for almost an entire year due to COVID-19 lockdowns, according to new data released […] Written by Maakye Ghana March 5, 2021March 5, 2021
Africa World Africa: Biden Snubs Buhari in First Calls to Africa [ad_1] The sidestepping of Nigeria is seen as reflective of the country’s declining global appeal. U.S. President Joe Biden made his first call to an African leader last week, apparently choosing not to speak to Nigeria’s President Buhari, omission experts say reflects not only America’s diplomatic priorities but Nigeria’s estimation at a time the continent’s […] Written by Maakye Ghana March 5, 2021March 5, 2021
Africa World Nigeria: Lagos Govt, Chinese Firm Sign Agreement to Produce Brand New Cars [ad_1] The governor says Lagosians should expect a roll-out of vehicles from the plant within the next 18 months The Lagos State government has formally sealed a Joint Venture Agreement with CIG Motors Limited for the establishment of a vehicle assembly plant in the state. Establishment of the vehicle assembly plant in Lagos was part […] Written by Maakye Ghana March 5, 2021March 5, 2021
Africa World Africa: Why Many Africans Are Wary of the Covid Vaccine [ad_1] A few African countries have begun vaccinating their people against the coronavirus. Despite campaigns and assurances that the vaccines are safe, some are still worried about the side effects. Since Ghana recorded its first coronavirus case in March last year, Ghanaian health worker Kobby Blay has been on the call for coronavirus cases, but […] Written by Maakye Ghana March 5, 2021March 5, 2021
Africa World Africa: Why Community Engagement is Critical in Fight Against Malaria [ad_1] Johannesburg — Partners in malaria elimination have come together on community engagement in malaria control and elimination, and shared tools and experiences on fighting the parasitic disease. The gathering on February 19 included researchers, community leaders, academics and international partners. Opening remarks were by Kelly Harvard, a researcher at Malaria Elimination Initiative, the University […] Written by Maakye Ghana March 5, 2021March 5, 2021
Business Ghana: Complete Dualisation of Gyankrom-Apedwa Nkwanta Road – Motorists [ad_1] Nsawam — Motorists plying the Accra- Kumasi highway have appealed to the government to complete the dual carriageway from Gyankrom, near Nsawam, to Apedwa Nkwanta, near Suhum, in the Eastern Region. According to them, the 60-km stretch of the highway, left unattended to for the past 15 years, was responsible for the many road […] Written by Maakye Ghana March 5, 2021March 5, 2021
