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General Sibanda set to replace VP Mohadi soon
LynneM reports that the Precabe Farm kitchen cabinet led by Dr. Amai Auxillia Mnangagwa has made another big move. They plan to replace the current Vice President Kembo Mohadi with General Philip Valerio Sibanda. Mohadi has been dealing with colon cancer for some time. The kitchen cabinet aims straight for major changes by moving General Sibanda out of his Zimbabwe Defence Forces position. Reports suggest General Sibanda will take over as Vice President very soon. The announcement might happen within days, according to these sources. This represents yet another power play from the influential group surrounding the First Lady. The health issues of VP Mohadi have created an opportunity for this significant leadership change.
Nandutu Summoned Over Iron Sheets Mess
The Anti-Corruption court in Kampala sent criminal summons for Agnes Nandutu, who used to serve as state minister for Karamoja Affairs. She needs to answer for taking iron sheets that should have gone to people who needed them in Karamoja. Justice Jane Okuo Kajuga made this decision Friday after hearing from state attorney David Bisamunyu. He told the court Nandutu skipped her appearance even though medical reports say she can work despite being sick. Earlier, the court asked for someone to check Nandutu's health claims. The prosecution brought a full report from Nakasero Hospital showing she really is sick but can still handle work duties. The report suggested she avoid stress. The prosecution argued that her absence seemed like she...
South Sudan unrest drives refugees to Uganda
At least 85 people from South Sudan came to Uganda yesterday looking for safety. They crossed the border at Busia because fighting had started again back home. Tensions have grown between the two leaders during the past five days. President Salva Kiir claims that Vice President Riek Machar tried to take over the government. Reports say officials arrested Machar and put him under house arrest. These problems forced many South Sudanese citizens to run away, mainly women with their children. Local authorities in Koboko welcomed the newcomers. Emmy Mitala, the residence district commissioner, and Ashraf Mambo, the LC V chairperson, helped receive them. Mitala confirmed that these refugees had arrived but refused to share more details. The...
M23 Running a Bank and Keeping the Fight Alive
M23 rebels plan to create their banking system in parts of Congo they control. This move shows they want to stay put despite peace talks. The Congo government already cut off banking services in Goma and Bukavu after M23 took these cities. Government workers there must use mobile money to get paid because regular banks closed down. On Wednesday, M23 leaders said they're taking steps to build their financial system. Their president, Bertrand Bisimwa, announced several people for top jobs at their new Savings Bank of Congo. Javane Dusabe Sangano will run the bank as director general. Yves Sumbu Kasongo will become deputy director for money matters. Katembo Kanyihata will take charge of administrative and legal issues. They named three...
Forgiveness and Accountability Keep Ghana United
A Justice from the Court of Appeal in Ghana discussed balancing forgiveness with making people answer for their actions. Dr. Ernest Owusu-Dapaa shared these thoughts at a dinner event for Muslim law students last Friday. He expressed concern about growing divisions among Ghanaians and made it clear that forgiving others should not lead to lawbreaking without consequences. The judge explained that we can forgive someone yet still expect them to take responsibility for their wrongs. Forgiveness helps build stronger nations by healing rifts between people. However, he cautioned against mixing up forgiveness with letting bad actions slide. Dr. Owusu-Dapaa emphasized how forgiveness matters both ethically and under Ghana's laws. He noted...
Prison Grads on a Path to a Better Future
Nsawam Medium Security Prison celebrated as 71 inmates finished their college degrees through the Prisons Inmates Tertiary Education Programme. Three inmates even scored first-class honors at the graduation ceremony held right inside the prison walls. The Ghana Prisons Service teamed up with the University of Cape Coast and Plan Volta Ghana to run this program. They help prisoners earn real academic degrees and learn useful skills before they return to regular life. Deputy Interior Minister Ebenezer Okletey Terlabi spoke at the event and praised all the graduates. He talked about how education changes lives, especially for people behind bars. The minister pointed out that these results prove the government cares about helping inmates...
CLOGSAG calls off strike after registrar row
CLOGSAG leaders ended their big nationwide strike last Friday after an emergency meeting. Executive Secretary Isaac Bampoe Addo said they stopped the strike to continue talking with officials about fixing their problems. He asked all Civil Service and Local Government staff to come back to work next Wednesday, April 2, 2025. These workers first left their jobs on February 20 after Samuel Adom Botchway became the Births and Deaths Registrar. CLOGSAG wanted someone already working as a civil servant to take this job. They worried about Botchway's close ties to the National Democratic Congress party currently running the country. The group believes that putting party-connected people in these jobs ruins the neutral status of civil service...
Ghana backs democracy in Sahel
MP Samuel Abdulai Jinapor wants Ghana to lead the charge for democracy in the Sahel area. The Damongo representative spoke up during Parliament when they discussed money for the Foreign Affairs Ministry. He reminded everyone that Ghana stands for democracy and should push these values when talking with nearby countries. He especially mentioned Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger. Jinapor pointed to Article 40 in the Ghana Constitution. This part tells the government it must support democratic rule when dealing with other nations. The three countries he named currently have military leaders running things. Jinapor believes Ghana should keep speaking up for democracy in these places without backing down. He said Ghana could work toward...
Govt denies NIB probe into ex prez travels
Felix Kwakye Ofosu has spoken out against rumors about presidential orders. The Minister of State for Government Communications posted on Facebook to clarify things. He directly stated that the Presidency never instructed the National Intelligence Bureau to examine former President Akufo-Addo's official trips abroad. This comes after several news outlets claimed President Mahama had demanded such an investigation. Many people criticized how much money these presidential journeys cost regular taxpayers. These critics pushed hard for officials to look into exactly what happened with travel expenses. The debate heated up as more people questioned whether luxury travel arrangements wasted public funds. Yet, despite all this talk, the...
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