insert_link Local Protocol recruitment into security services to be abolished – Asiedu Nketiah The National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, has announced plans to abolish the protocol system used in recruiting personnel into the security services and other public institutions under a future NDC administration.Source: www.myjoyonline.comRead full article todayFebruary 2, 2026 1
insert_link Local Mine collapses in eastern Congo, leaving at least 200 dead A landslide earlier this week collapsed several mines at a major coltan mining site in eastern Congo, leaving at least 200 people dead, rebel authorities said Saturday.Source: www.myjoyonline.comRead full article todayFebruary 2, 2026
insert_link Local Nigerian army said it killed a Boko Haram commander and 10 militants The Nigerian army said Sunday it killed a top commander of Boko Haram and 10 members of the Islamic extremist group in a night raid in the northeastern part of the country.Source: www.myjoyonline.comRead full article todayFebruary 2, 2026
insert_link Local Cholera kills 12 in Mozambique within 24 hours, as cases spike in Malawi Mozambique has recorded 12 deaths from cholera in the last 24 hours, as well as 135 new cases, according to official data released on Saturday.Source: www.myjoyonline.comRead full article todayFebruary 2, 2026
insert_link Local Massive turnout at Luv FM’s 2026 health and fitness walk in Kumasi The 2026 Luv FM Fitness Walk drew a large crowd to the Kumasi City Mall, as individuals, students, social groups, and corporate staff joined the health and wellness exercise. The event began with aerobics before participants set off on a nine-kilometre walk through Nhyieso, Adum, Asafo, Amakom, and the Baba Yara Sports Stadium, returning to the Mall for a final aerobic session.Source: www.myjoyonline.comRead full article todayFebruary 2, 2026
International Monday briefing: the community solidarity driving the fightback against ICE in Minneapolis In today’s newsletter: Public outrage has reached fever pitch across the states following the killing of US citizens. But, amid the focus on violence, another story of mutual aid and neighbourhood organising is unfoldingGood morning. The world’s attention has been fixed on Minneapolis for weeks now. The small midwestern US city has been under siege since Donald Trump’s administration launched its latest immigration crackdown in December.Public outrage has reached fever […] todayFebruary 2, 2026 1
insert_link International ‘Enemy’ insults and questioning Putin: Steve Rosenberg on tightrope of reporting from Russia The BBC's Russia editor reflects on the difficulties of working as a British journalist in Moscow.Source: feeds.bbci.co.ukRead full article todayFebruary 2, 2026
International Laura Fernandez declares victory in Costa Rica’s presidential election Preliminary results show Laura Fernandez poised to win a presidential race dominated by rising drug-related violence.Source: www.aljazeera.comRead full article todayFebruary 2, 2026 3
International LIVE: Wounded Palestinians prepare to leave Gaza as Israel opens Rafah Rafah crossing will reportedly operate for six hours a day and allow only 150 patients to exit into Egypt for care.Source: www.aljazeera.comRead full article todayFebruary 2, 2026 1
insert_link International Santander offers 98% mortgage for first-time buyers – with strict rules todayFebruary 3, 2026 5
