Ghana has failed to meet the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking in persons but has escaped a downgrade, a new report released by the U. S. Department of State has revealed. According to the 2017 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) report released Tuesday, though Ghana made some efforts, it did not demonstrate increasing efforts … Read more
Tanzania’s main opposition leader Freeman Mbowe was summoned for police interrogations on Friday, February 10, following allegations that he is involved in a drug trafficking ring. He however defied the summon. On Thursday main opposition party Chama Cha Demokrasia (Chadema) hit back against the allegations, calling them “unfair” and a “smear campaign.” Freeman Mbowe, the … Read more
The National Democratic Institute (NDI) has described as peaceful, Ghana’s 2016 elections in its preliminary election observation report. The Institute, in the preliminary statement of findings and recommendations said that manner of conduct of the elections proves Ghana as a laudable example for democracy in Africa. “The NDI delegation applauds the people of Ghana for … Read more
The Jester defaced the website of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in retaliation. An American vigilante hacker — who calls himself “The Jester” — has defaced the website of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in retaliation for attacks on American targets. On Friday night, the Jester gained access to the Russian government ministry’s … Read more