[Ghanaian Chronicle]A group calling itself Transparency and Accountability Forum (TAF) has described the recent police ban on civil demonstrations as a mockery of the law, and a sickening violation of the right to demonstrate.

Lydia Academic, FAR Rabat and Etoile Sahel among teams to progress to the African Confederation Cup play-offs.

Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina has registered as a candidate for elections in July, documents show, despite an assurance he would not stand.

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He said the absence of a law to regulate independent broadcasting had literally led to the creation of an uncontrolled and messy media jungle with no defined bounds.

Kotoko and Hearts trainers have refused to talk to the Ghanaian press ahead of Sunday’s meeting between the two giants, leaving those duties to their Public Relation Officers.