Wednesday, November 30, 2016

Fuel subsidy created false growth, now #degrowth is harsh

Al Jazeera: "Sudanese police forces have fired tear gas at about 300 Sudanese protesters demonstrating against a government decision to cut fuel subsidies."

Thursday, November 17, 2016

CPP promises PWDs free education, health care, public transport

Ghana News: "“We will ensure that even public transportation would be made progressively free for all Persons with Disabilities.”
The CPP Presidential candidate disclosed the party’s intention to set up a special fund to cater for the basic needs of Persons with Disabilities."

Saturday, November 12, 2016

Cars choking Accra, Ghana

The Guardian: "“I’m in trouble if I leave my house around 6 or 6.30am,” Ampofo says. “I then won’t arrive at work until nine or 10am, and that creates a lot of problems with my manager because I’m supposed to get there by eight. If the government doesn’t do anything about the traffic, it’s not going to get any easier …”"

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Friday, November 4, 2016

100 additional buses for Addis Ababa, more improvements called for

Walta Information Center: " Employees and a shareholder of the Alliance Bus Group said the newly-formed cabinet should give attention to modernizing the city's transport system and addressing challenges witnessed in the sector.

They told ENA the above at the delivery ceremony of 100 buses imported duty-free today.

A shareholder of Alliance Bus Group, Tamiru Berhanu said the newly formed cabinet needs to give priority to providing a modern transport system that satisfies the development of the city.

He noted that addressing public transport problems should be given attention as it deeply affects the lives of Addis Ababans."