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Ghana: President Mahama Announces Fresh Ministerial Reshuffle

[Ghanaian Times] President John Dramani Mahama has made further changes to his government in a mini-reshuffle announced on Wednesday.

Ghana's President John Dramani Mahama has made additional changes to his cabinet in a recent reshuffle, reported on Wednesday. Abdul-Rashid Pelpuo, who previously held the position of Minister for Labour, Employment and Job Creation, has been reassigned to the role of Minister of State for Special Initiatives. Emmanuel Kwadwo Agyekum takes over the position at the Labour Ministry.

Furthermore, the Deputy Minister for Defence, Ernest Brogya Genfi, has been reassigned to serve as the Presidential Advisor on National Resilience and Emergency Preparedness. These reassignments come into effect immediately, according to a statement from the Presidency. AllAfrica compiles approximately 600 daily news reports from over 90 news organizations and more than 500 other sources, reflecting a wide spectrum of perspectives on various issues.

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Zambia: Zambia - Closing Courts Curbs Access to Justice

[HRW] Johannesburg -- Closing Coincided with Deadline for Challenging Election Results

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  • Police cited intelligence-led measure, but provided no details.
  • Courts' closure denies opposition right to contest election results.

Zimbabwe: Lake Kariba Ferry Tragedy - Rida Official Arrested, Charged With Culpable Homicide

[New Zimbabwe] Police have arrested Kariba Rural Infrastructure Development Agency (RIDA) District Coordinator Ignatius Chiome, 49, and charged him with culpable homicide following the Lake Kariba…

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