President John Mahama on Wednesday inaugurated a new African think thank, the Centre for Regional Integration in Africa

President Jacob Zuma of South Africa said on Thursday that doctors had told him Nelson Mandela’s condition had improved and he was “now stable.”    

Former Presidential Aspirant, Dr. Ekwow Spio-Garbrah has questioned whether the right to information bill must be restricted to only State institutions

The Sierra Leonean Minister of Energy, Mr Oluyimi Coker, yesterday called on his Ghanaian counterpart, Mr Emmanuel Amarh-Kofi Buah, in his office to activate a two-year old memorandum of understanding (MoU) under which the Ghanaian government is to provide technical assistance for the management, operation and maintenance of the power system in Sierra Leone.

Vladimir Duthiers visits the island, on Obama's itinerary, where slaves were held captive before going to the New World.

With timber resources dwindling in forest areas, including the Ashanti Region, the signs are now clear that many timber companies could collapse 10 years from now if  plantations are not developed to make up for the shortfalls.

San Francisco ChronicleObama sees a hopeful democratic example in SenegalAngolaPressDAKAR) — The hopeful story President Barack Obama wants to tell about Africa is represented in the first stop of his weeklong trip to re-engage the continent, in a country where democracy recently overcame an impending electoral crisis. During his visit to ...Obama trips on Senegal's democracyAljazeera.comObama praises Senegal as model of democracyDeutsche WelleObama says Nelson Mandela legacy will endure 'through the ages'The Times (subscription)Washington Post -RT (blog) -The Grioall 577 news articles »

Wall Street JournalChris Christie Blasts Gay Marriage Rulings (AUDIO)Huffington PostNew Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) blasted the Supreme Court ruling on the Defense of Marriage Act, calling it "wrong." "I don't think the ruling was appropriate," Christie said Thursday on his "Ask the Governor" radio show, according to Politico. "I think it was ...Let Me Start: Where marriage equality goes from hereMSNBCThe Gay Marriage Fight Could Change How People Think About All MarriagesThe AtlanticRuling showcases Obama evolution on gay marriageNewsdayWashington Post (blog) -Detroit Free Press -The Guardianall 7,216 news articles »

Murray up for match against Serenanwitimes.comAndy Murray says he would fancy a match against 16-time Grand Slam winner Serena Williams. After being challenged by a fan on Twitter to take on Williams, Murray said in his column for BBC Sport that such a matchup could create interest among tennis ...and more »

Expansion works on the Takoradi Port has started in earnest following the arrival of vital equipment for the project.

None of the 473 cases of money laundering submitted to the police by the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC), from 2009 to date, has been prosecuted, the Chief Executive Officer of the FIC, Mr Samuel Thompson Essel, said.

New York Daily NewsNelson Mandela doing ' much better ' : South African President's officeNew York Daily NewsNelson Mandela is actually doing “much better,” despite reports to the contrary, South Africa's president said Thursday. President Jacob Zuma's office said in a statement that he received the update from the medical team that is treating the 94-year-old ...Nelson MandelaABC NewsMandela responding to touch says daughterIrish ExaminerNelson Mandela much better today, says Jacob ZumaThe Standard Digital NewsiAfrica.com -Ottawa Citizen -Channel 4 Newsall 1,129 news articles »

Times of IndiaMichelle Obama Joins InstagramPeople MagazineJust in time for a big trip to Africa, Michelle Obama and the White House have joined Instagram. Her first photo on @michelleobama? A shot of her and daughter Malia from their trip. The photo caption reads: "My first instagram! So inspired and so impressed ...Check Out Michelle Obama's Very Moving Instagram DebutPolicyMicMeet Michelle ObamaCitizenThe White House and First Lady Michelle Obama join Instagram, upload video of ...Pocket-lint.comDaily Callerall 56 news articles »

Satirist Bassem Youssef talks about tackling serious issues in post-revolutionary Egypt with comedy.