West Africa

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 04:59:45 GMT
Nigeria: How Zamfara University Students, Staff Were Rescued After 207 Days
[Premium Times] Mr Laka, said the 22 people, comprising 15 students and seven workers of the university, were abducted from the university in September 2023.

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 11:32:26 GMT
Liberia: Senate's War Crimes Court Endorsement Gains U.S. Support
[Liberian Observer] A wave of cautious optimism is washing over Liberia as its Legislature overwhelmingly endorsed a resolution to establish a War and Economic Crimes Court. This long-awaited decision, a crucial step towards addressing the deep scars...

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 07:50:36 GMT
Nigeria: Junior Pope's Death, Lecturer-Student Wedding, Other Top Stories From South-East
[Premium Times] This is a review of top events which occurred in Nigeria's South-east within the past week

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 04:59:39 GMT
Nigeria: Crisis in Nigeria - How to Train a War Surgeon
[ICRC] In a bid to save civilians in one of the longest-running conflicts in West Africa, training is underway to prepare the next generation of Nigerian war surgeons.

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 04:42:41 GMT
West Africa: To Help Stabilize West Africa, Bolster a Key Partner - Nigeria
[USIP] Better democracy and growth in Africa's heavyweight nation will influence the region.

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 15:58:21 GMT
Nigeria: Prices of Garri, Akpu, Others Push Food Inflation to 40 Percent
[Daily Trust] Nigeria's headline inflation rose to 33.20 percent, data from the National Bureau of Statistics has shown.

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 15:56:26 GMT
Ghana: Two Dead, Three Injured in Navy, Kplejoo Group Clashes in Tema Newtown
[Ghanaian Times] Two men were reported dead and three injured when some Kplejoo groups clashed with the Navy at Tema Newtown during the final procession of the Kplejoo festival.

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 15:49:48 GMT
Nigeria: Nigerian Military Speaks On Alleged Shooting of Civilians
[Premium Times] The Coalition of Bokkos Ethnic Youth Nationalities alleged that soldiers shot civilians and compounded the vulnerability of residents of their locality

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 15:46:59 GMT
Nigeria: Nigeria's Inflation Hits 33.20 Percent Amid High Food Prices
[Premium Times] The food inflation rate in March 2024 quickened to 40.01 per cent on a year-on-year basis

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 12:29:30 GMT
Gambia: Gambians Express Frustration As All Ferries Shuttling the Banjul-Barra Route Undergo Maintenance
[Foroyaa] Passengers who used the Banjul - Barra ferry crossing on daily basis have over the weekend express their frustration as authorities at Gambia Ports Authority said they have suspended their ferry service in this seaway.

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 11:55:34 GMT
Nigeria: Naira Surges Against Dollar, Hits 5-Month High
[Leadership] The Naira experienced a significant rally against the US Dollar, breaking through critical resistance levels to trade below N1,000 in some segments of the black market as of late Sunday.

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 11:50:37 GMT
Nigeria: Missing Anambra LP Guber Candidate's Wife Cries Out
[Leadership] Mrs Eucharia Agbasimalo, wife of the abducted Labour Party (LP) governorship candidate during the 2021 Anambra State governorship election, Obiora Agbasimalo, has cried out for help.

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 11:38:46 GMT
Liberia: Why Boakai Prevented Central Bank Governor From Traveling?
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The Executive Governor of the Central Bank of Liberia, Alloysius Tarlue, will not be attending this year's World Bank Spring Meeting, due to a request from President Joseph Boakai that he remain in Liberia to assist with...

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 11:34:44 GMT
Liberia: Fire Ravages Speaker Koffa's Home
[Liberian Observer] The home of the Speaker of the 55th House of Representatives, Jonathan F. Koffa, was ravaged by a devastating fire incident late Sunday evening.

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 11:29:25 GMT
Liberia: Information Minister Defends Assets Recovery Process
[New Dawn] Information Minister Jerolinmek Matthew Piah has underscored the government's unwavering commitment to the asset's recovery process, dismissing suggestions that it resembles a witch hunt.

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 07:02:31 GMT
Nigeria: Tinubu Declares 7 April National Police Day
[Premium Times] President Tinubu said the police would be transformed into "a modern, professional, and accountable institution that mirrors the aspirations and values" of Nigeria.

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 07:02:30 GMT
Nigeria: How African Countries Can Effectively Manage Disease Outbreaks - Experts
[Daily Trust] Some experts have said it is crucial for African countries to strengthen their surveillance and laboratory systems in order to effectively manage disease outbreaks before they cause a lot of harm.

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 04:49:16 GMT
Nigeria: 10 Years Since Chibok--Nigeria Will No Longer Pay the Price
[Daily Trust] Ten years ago today, 276 girls were abducted in the night from their school in Chibok, northeastern Nigeria. The attack by Boko Haram pricked the conscience of the world. From London to Washington, protesters held placards reading #Brin...

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 04:49:15 GMT
Nigeria: The Yoruba Nation 'Secessionists' of Ibadan
[This Day] On Saturday, April 13, a group of 18 masked persons dressed in army camouflage, armed with rifles, charms and Oodua Nation flags attempted to take over the Oyo State House of Assembly and Government Secretariat to proclaim the emergence of...

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 07:02:30 GMT
Liberia: Former VP Welcomes War Crimes Court Establishment
[New Republic] Former Vice President Chief Dr. Jewel H. Taylor has welcomed and respects the decision of the people's elected Representatives on the establishment of the War and Economic Crimes court for Liberia.

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 04:59:40 GMT
Nigeria: Joint Letter Regarding Shell's Sale of the Shell Petroleum Development Company in Nigeria
[AI London] The following joint letter, signed by 40 Nigerian and international non-governmental organisations, urges the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission to refuse regulatory approval for Shell plc's proposed sale of all of its shar...

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 15:57:35 GMT
Nigeria: Defend Tinubu or Quit, Matawalle Tells Baba-Ahmed, Other Northern Appointees
[Daily Trust] Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, on Monday challenged all the appointees from the North in the current administration to come out openly and defend President Bola Tinubu.

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 15:50:39 GMT
Ghana: Kwabena Boateng Wins NPP Ejisu Constituency Primaries
[Ghanaian Times] The Second Vice Chairman for the Ejisu Constituency of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Mr Kwabena Boateng, emerged victorious as the Party's Parliamentary Candidate ahead of the upcoming general election.

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 15:09:24 GMT
Nigeria: Blackout - Collapse Grid Fully Restored - TCN
[Premium Times] The collapse of the national grid on Monday morning was caused by a fire incident at the Afam power generating station, leading to a sudden generation loss of 25 MW and 305 MW, respectively.

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 12:30:16 GMT
Gambia: GAF, Others Rescue Passengers On Board Kanilai Ferry After They Spent Five Hours At Sea
[Foroyaa] Rescue teams including personnel of the Gambia Armed Forces on Friday 12th April 2024 rescued passengers, who spent five hours on board the Kanilai ferry at sea after the engine of the aforesaid ferry experienced a breakdown.

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 12:00:04 GMT
Egypt: Environment Ministry Updates On Gas Tanker Stranded in Gulf of Aqaba
[Egypt Online] Dr. Yasmine Fouad, Minister of Environment, has confirmed the ongoing monitoring of the stranded Liberian gas tanker that grounded at the Gulf of Aqaba entrance last Friday. This update comes through the relevant investigative authorit...

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 11:56:03 GMT
Nigeria: PDP Chair - I've Not Joined Race Yet - Ombugadu
[Leadership] Former governorship candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) David Emmanuel Ombugadu, said he has not succumbed yet to the calls to run for the position of national chairman of the PDP.

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 11:51:57 GMT
Nigeria: Nigerian-Canadians to Host Town Hall With Peter Obi
[Leadership] The Coalition of Nigerian Canadian Interest Groups (CONCIG), a network of Nigerian Canadian socio-economic and good governance organisations, is set to host a town hall meeting featuring Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi.

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 11:47:13 GMT
South Africa: Sahpra Recalls Two Batches of Benylin Paediatric Cough Syrup
[SAnews.gov.za] The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) has recalled two batches of Benylin pediatric cough syrup.

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 11:43:58 GMT
Nigeria: Police Arrest Six Suspects After Deadly Clash in Minna
[Premium Times] The hooligans fought themselves with dangerous weapons before turning on other members of the community.

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