Typical African Politician...Show of Power

A municipal chief executive in the Ashanti Region is really showing off his power. Since he was appointed by the President, this MCE has engaged in several abuses including assault and sexual exploitation. Africa News is currently investigating some of the claims and will make the findings available here. Keep reading for more interesting details of how this man is using his new power.

Monkey Cemetery

Monkeys are one of the closest creatures to men. If men have cemeteries, why won't the apes? At the villages of Boaben and Fiema, the monkeys have set up their own cemetery...with the assistance of men of course. Check it out

What Money Can Do

Only money can make a 22-year-old able bodied man marry a 66-year-old spent woman. This Nigerian man is a classic example of that tale. He married a 66-year-old woman because of the obvious...money

Caught Red Handed!

Three Indian ministers were caught watching pornography at Parliament! Local television channels caught the three ministers the sharing lewd video while session was ongoing. One local politician who is obviously very worried about the issue told newsmen that, "It really is troubling that the people who are in positions of power and have the responsibility to change things actually have the same mindset and are busy watching porn."

Provide Condoms or You Will Be Closed Down

Nigerian politicians in the state of Benue have directed that hotels should provide condoms to guests or they will be closed down. The Benue Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Mrs Comfort Ajene, issued the directive. The officials say the move is meant to curb the spread of HIV AIDS in the state.

Police Beat Chief And His Driver

The police in Kumasi, Ghana have allegedly beaten the chief of Sepease Amoabeng and his driver. Nana Brempong told reporters that the police chief directed his subordinates to beat him. The chief narrates that he went to the station to report his missing car when he was attacked by the officers. He said because of the slaps that he received from the police, his hearing has been affected. The driver was still unconscious after 3 hours. DSP Cosmos Damoah, the police chief at the station, confirmed the story but denied taking part in the beatings. Chief, next time know where your rule ends.

MPs Show President The “Red Card”

The minority NPP in the Ghanaian Parliament showed President John Evans Atta Mills the Red Card for being the “worst” president ever in the history of the country. The MPs, dressed in the traditional mourning clothing, booed at the president as he gave the address. Shortly after the address, a whistle was blown by one of the NPP MPs to which all of them drew out red cards showing in the direction of the President. When asked why they decided to show the president the red card, some the Member of Parliament for the Subin Constituency said “Because we cannot take another term under such an incompetent leader.” Well Mr. President, where is the locker room?