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West Africa

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 06:48:51 GMT
Nigeria: Fire Guts Section of Alaba Market in Lagos
[Premium Times] A video shared on X (formerly Twitter) showed flames and thick smoke billowing from the furniture section of the market.

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 06:44:08 GMT
Ghana: Call to Integrate Mental Healthcare Into Disaster Response Systems
[Ghanaian Times] The Mental Health Society of Ghana (MEHSOG) has reiterated its call for the integration of mental health care into the country's disaster response systems to ensure that survivors and first responders receive the psychological suppor...

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 06:59:39 GMT
Libya: 'The Sea Is a Gigantic Cemetery' - NGOs, Refugees Protest Italy-Libya Migration Deal
[Foroyaa] "The sea is a gigantic cemetery. Italy is Libya's accomplice." This chilling accusation echoed through Rome's Piazza Vidoni on Saturday, as NGOs, refugees, and human rights groups rallied to demand an end to the Italy-Libya memorandum.

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 06:59:10 GMT
Gambia: Auditor General Questions GMD 4.4 Million in Salary Increments
[Foroyaa] The Auditor General (AG) of the National Audit Office (NAO) has raised concerns over the payment of GMD 4,415,694.48 in salary increments, citing missing promotion letters as a key issue.

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 06:48:53 GMT
Nigeria: Senate Proposes Life Imprisonment for Persons Guilty of Raping Minors
[Premium Times] The amendment bill, which originated from the House of Representatives, aims to update the Criminal Code to reflect Nigeria's current realities and strengthen the protection of children from sexual abuse.

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