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Leading Zimbabwean politician Tendai Biti has been convicted of illegally declaring opposition leader Nelson Chamisa the winner of last year’s disputed presidential election. Mr Biti violated electoral legislation by preempting the official announcement, and undermined the authority of the electoral commission, a magistrate ruled. He has not yet been sentenced. At least six people were killed two days after the 30 July vote in clashes between security forces and opposition MDC Alliance supporters who alleged that Mr Chamisa had been robbed of victory. The commission declared President Emmerson Mnangagwa the winner of the election – the first since long-serving Robert…

Ghana must ensure an independent, prompt and transparent investigation into the killing of journalist Ahmed Hussein-Suale Divela, say UN human rights experts*. “We call on the authorities in Ghana to ensure that the perpetrators of this terrible crime are brought to justice. If a climate of impunity is permitted to prosper in the face of attacks on journalists around the world, we can expect this trend to proliferate, with disastrous consequences for press and media freedom globally,” the experts said. Ahmed Hussein-Suale Divela was shot in the neck and chest by unknown assailants while he was driving in Accra on…

Dr Mohamed Ibn Chambas[/caption] The United Nations Special Representative of the Secretary-General for West Africa and the Sahel, Dr Mohamed Ibn Chambas, has asked Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to focus on addressing the “operational challenges” that forced it to postpone last Saturday’s general elections. He noted that it is important for those “difficulties” to be addressed, “so that on 23rd there would be no reason or whatsoever to postpone the elections again”. Speaking exclusively to TV3’s Komla Klutse in Abuja on Sunday, Dr. Ibn Chambas urged Nigeria to maintain its high security before, during and after the rescheduled…

After ten weeks of stiff but exhilarating competition and exhibition of vocal prowess, the day of reward finally came for finalists of Season 5 of TV3 Celebrations, and ‘OK’ became the toast of all. On Sunday, February 17, 2019, the auditorium of the Charismatic Evangelistic Ministry came alive as all four finalists gave off their best show, treating patrons to electrifying performances. But at the end of the night, the winning crown fell on ‘OK’ all the way from the Agona Swedru Mozama Disco Christo Church who were adjudged winners of this year’s competition. They beat off stiff competition from Royalty, Psalters,…

Government has criticized former President Mahama for allegedly peddling falsehood to the diplomatic community when he engaged diplomats on the election violence at the Ayawaso West Wuogon. Addressing a news conference in Koforidua in the Eastern Region, Information Minister Kojo Oppong Nkrumah described the actions of Mr. Mahama as unfortunate and called on the former President to apologise, claiming his actions are prejudicial to the work of the Commission of Enquiry set up by President Akufo-Addo to look into the alleged cases of violence that characterized the elections. “First, this is unfortunate act by a former President of the republic…

After ten weeks of stiff but exhilarating competition and exhibition of vocal prowess, the day of reward finally came for finalists of Season 5 of TV3 Celebrations, and ‘OK’ became the toast of all. On Sunday, February 17, 2019, the auditorium of the Charismatic Evangelistic Ministry came alive as all four finalists gave off their best show, treating patrons to electrifying performances. But at the end of the night, the winning crown fell on ‘OK’ all the way from the Agona Swedru Mozama Disco Christo Church who were adjudged winners of this year’s competition. They beat off stiff competition from Royalty, Psalters,…

The heads of international election observation missions have charged Nigerians to exercise patience and remain calm in the face of the postponement of the general elections initially scheduled for February 16. The Independent National Election Commission (INEC) of Nigeria postponed the elections few hours to polls Saturday, citing law suits and other challenges. Read:Nigeria elections postponed hours to polls INEC said the elections would now be held on Saturday, February 23. A joint statement issued on the turn of event by the heads of the missions called for calm to ensure that a free, fair and credible elections take place.…

The Season 6 of 3FMFat2Fit 60 Days Challenge is still making headway. On Saturday, the 16th February 2019, participants of the challenge met at the Aviation Social Center for an open circuit and aerobics session. The event started with weight screening to monitor the progress of participants in the weight loss journey. It was very exciting to see participants light up and scream at their tremendous progress. Being their 2nd week, they confessed of their struggles to follow the meal plans and how they could not see any tangible changes until they stood on the scale that morning. Participants were…

The Season 6 of 3FMFat2Fit 60 Days Challenge is still making headway. On Saturday, the 16th February 2019, participants of the challenge met at the Aviation Social Center for an open circuit and aerobics session. The event started with weight screening to monitor the progress of participants in the weight loss journey. It was very exciting to see participants light up and scream at their tremendous progress. Being their 2nd week, they confessed of their struggles to follow the meal plans and how they could not see any tangible changes until they stood on the scale that morning. Participants were…

President Trump has told the UK and other European allies to take back and put on trial more than 800 Islamic State (IS) group fighters captured in the final battle against the group. His tweet comes as US-backed Kurdish forces continue an assault on the last pocket of IS territory on the Syrian side of the Iraqi border. The IS fighters are being held by the Kurdish-led forces. Mr. Trump added that the IS caliphate was “ready to fall. “The US does not want to watch as these ISIS fighters permeate Europe, which is where they are expected to go.…