By Peterking Quaye – Thousands of stranded Ghanaians in Libya say they are prepared to fund the cost of transporting them back home, if government is finding difficulties in raising funds. There are an estimated 10,000 Ghanaian nationals in Libya and government are hoping to evacuate as many as possible in the coming days. These desperate Ghanaians say their lives might soon end if government does not accelerate the process in evacuating them. Speaking to Shout-Africa correspondent from Tripoli, the Ghanaians say they have tried all means to come home but to no avail as there seem to be no... Continue Reading
By Shout-Africa.com from Accra-Ghana – Former Liberian presidential candidate and international football star, George Weah, has appealed to the Ghanaian government to respect the rights of Liberian refugees at the Buduburam camp located in the Central region. One refugee was killed recently in clashes between the refugees and police at the camp. The rumpus was sparked by bickering between two factions of the refugees over Welfare Council leadership. Scores of the refugees were arrested and are standing trial. Others were injured and some run into the bush for cover. The Government of Ghana and the UNHCR have hinted of moves... Continue Reading
Amidst fierce fighting in and around Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu, dozens of severely wounded people are being treated by Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) medical teams. A joint Transitional Federal Government-African Union Peacekeeping Force (AMISOM) launched an offensive on 20th February against armed opposition in parts of south-central Somalia. MSF teams working at the main hospital in Daynile, a town on the outskirts of Mogadishu, treated more than 170 people as of 27th February, many suffering from severe war-related injuries. Among the wounded were 27 children under 14-years of age, and 39 women, all with blast, or gunshot, related injuries. The MSF... Continue Reading
By Gambia Correspondent – The Consular Section of the United States diplomatic mission in The Gambia has announced some minor changes in its visa procedures at the US Embassy in Banjul. The changes, due to take effect from 1st March 2011, will include new fees payment and appointment procedures for applicants for US visas. Beginning 1st March 2011, the US Embassy announced, the visa fee can be paid at any ECOBANK or Reliance Bank branch as fee payment will no longer be accepted at Standard Chartered Bank. Addressing a press conference convened by the embassy and held at the American... Continue Reading
By Misheck Rusere – The Confederation of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) has condemned the arrest of the International Socialist Organisation (ISO) activists in Zimbabwe who where arrested on Saturday on allegations of trying to destabilize the government. In a statement, COSATU described as baseless the allegations that Munyaradzi Gwisai, a former MDC member of parliament for Highfield and 45 others are facing. “COSATU condemns the continued persecution of political activists in Zimbabwe and the never improving situation in that country. The detention of about 46 activists of the International Socialist Organisation (ISO) in Harare on baseless charges of plotting... Continue Reading
