Kenya has declared a special holiday dedicated to planting 100 million trees
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Kenya Launches Special Holiday for Ambitious Tree Planting Initiative

Kenya has declared a special holiday dedicated to planting 100 million trees, a crucial step in the government’s ambitious plan

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Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II Orders Sub-chief’s Arrest Amidst Land Sales Controversy

In a recent video broadcast on Opemsuo FM in Manhyia, Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II announced his search for Baffour

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Senegal Successfully Halts Auction of President Senghor’s Precious Possessions

In a heartfelt endeavour to preserve its rich cultural heritage, Senegal successfully halted the auction of precious possessions belonging to

Muslim leaders call for two-day holidays for Eid festivals
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Ghana: To address uncertainty Muslim leaders call for two-day holidays for Eid festivals

Muslim leaders have urged the government to designate two days as official holidays for Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Adha to address recurring

Caine Prize 2023: Senegalese married couple win African writing award
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Caine Prize 2023: Senegalese married couple win African writing award

The award for a short story by an African writer published in English had a record-breaking 297 entries from 28

OktobaFest East Africa kicks off in Kisumu city with a bang
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OktobaFest East Africa kicks off in Kisumu city with a bang

OktobaFEast Africa kicked off with a bang in Kisumu over the weekend, taking the lakeside city by storm. OktobaFest: A

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Afro Nation Announces Headliners for Nigerian Debut Dec 2023

Afro Nation, the world’s largest Afrobeats festival, has unveiled its first headliners and more for its highly anticipated debut in

Parliament criminalises witchcraft accusation
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Ghana Parliament criminalises witchcraft accusation

• Mr. Francis-Xavier Sosu  Parliament has passed the Criminal Offences (Amend­ment) Bill, 2022, to criminalise the accu­sation of witchcraft. By

Asante king arrives for Emancipation celebrations
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Asante king arrives in Trinidad and Tobago for Emancipation celebrations

Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II arrives at Piarco International Airport, Trinidad and Tobago (TT) on Sunday. PHOTO BY ANISTO ALVES