April 27
Nigeria: Why I Chose to Be an MMA Fighter - Blessing Onyeali [interview]
Premium Times
Blessing Onyeali isn't your typical Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter. Read more »
Togo: Togo's Battle for Democracy Amid Constitutional Controversy
DW
Amid tensions and accusations of a constitutional coup, Togo heads to the polls next week. The African nation stands at a crossroads of democracy and dissent. Read more »
Togo: Togo National Day [document]
State Department
On behalf of the people of the United States, I offer congratulations to the people of Togo as you celebrate the 64th anniversary of your nation's independence. The partnership… Read more »
Sierra Leone: Sierra Leone National Day [document]
State Department
On behalf of the United States of America, I offer congratulations to the people of Sierra Leone as you celebrate 63 years of independence. Read more »
Nigeria: FRSC Attributes Ogun Gas Explosion to Brake Failure, Confirms One Casualty
Vanguard
One person was confirmed dead, while five vehicles were completely burnt on Saturday when a truck carrying Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) exploded in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital. Read more »
Nigeria: NIN Enrollment - Nigerians in South Africa Cry Out Over Exploitation
Vanguard
The Nigerian Citizens Association South Africa, West Cape, NICASA WC, the official South African and Nigeria government-recognised umbrella body of Nigerians in South Africa, has… Read more »
Nigeria: One Dead, 2 Injured in Gas Tanker Explosion in Abeokuta
Vanguard
One person has been confirmed dead, while two others sustained injuries on Saturday in a gas tanker explosion at Ita -Oshin, Abeokuta on the Lagos-Abeokuta expressway. Read more »
Nigeria: FG Begins Demolition of Landmark Beach for Coastal Highway Project
Vanguard
The Minister of Works, Sen. Dave Umahi, on Saturday in Lagos, flagged off the demolition of a section of the Landmark Beach, the Mami Chula Beach Lifestyle, to give way to the… Read more »
West Africa: Niger Opens Discussions With Chinese Coy On Mechanised Farming
Daily Trust
The Niger State government has opened discussion with a Chinese Company--YTO Group Corporation, and Tee-Pama Nigeria Limited for the procurement of durable tractors and other… Read more »
Nigeria: Battle of Akeredolu's Deputies As Aiyedatiwa, Ajayi Pick APC, PDP Tickets
Daily Trust
If the feelers in Ondo among political parties and observers are anything to go by, the state's governorship election fixed for November 16 is set to be a two-horse race between… Read more »
April 26
Africa: AHAS 2024 - Technology is a key part of Tobacco Harm Reduction Approach, according to Dr Kgosi Letlape [interview]
allAfrica
The 2024 edition of Africa Healthcare Summit was held in Accra on April 22-23, 2024. Organized by Zenith Global Health, this year's theme was " Advances in Public Health-Tackling… Read more »
West Africa: Three More West African Countries Inaugurate Malaria Vaccination
Premium Times
The three West African countries are the latest to participate after successful rollouts of routine malaria immunisation for children in other countries. Read more »
Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso Suspends VOA, BBC/Africa Broadcasts
VOA
Burkina Faso has temporarily suspended the programs of Voice of America and BBC/Africa following the broadcast of news stories about a Human Rights Watch report accusing the… Read more »
Nigeria: 11 Months After Subsidy Removal - Nigerians Still Face Fuel Scarcity, Long Queues
Leadership
Eleven months after the federal government removed fuel subsidy and opened up the market for competition, Nigerians are still grappling with the harsh realities of fuel scarcity… Read more »
Burkina Faso: UN Rights Office Deeply Alarmed At Reported Killing of 220 Villagers
UN News
The UN human rights office (OHCHR) on Friday raised alarm over the situation in northern Burkina Faso where several hundred civilians, including children, were reportedly killed… Read more »
Burkina Faso: Catechist Murdered in the East of the Country
Agenzia Fides
The catechist Edouard Zoetyenga Yougbare was kidnapped and killed near Saatenga, in the diocese of Fada N'Gourma, in eastern Burkina Faso. According to a diocesan priest quoted by… Read more »
Liberia: President Boakai Suspends the Board of Commissioners of the Liberia Telecommunications Authority (Lta)
Liberian Observer
The President of the Republic, H. E Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has suspended, with immediate effect, Madam Edwina C. Zackpah, Mr. Israel Akinsanya, Mr. Zotawon D. Titus, Mr. James… Read more »
Nigeria: Industry Summit Debuts to Revive Automotive Sector
Daily Trust
All is now set for the maiden edition of the Nigeria Auto Industry Summit (NAISU) organized by the Nigeria Auto Journalists Association (NAJA) in partnership with the National… Read more »
Ghana: Ghana and Uganda Echo Each Other's Clamp Down On Gay People [analysis]
ISS
Ghana's anti-gay bill passed this year has been widely condemned as 'brutal, harsh and unjust.' Read more »
Niger: Niger's Military Coup Triggers Child Marriages, Sex Work in Neighboring Countries
IPS
A group of young girls aged between 15 and 17 sit tight, following attentively a lesson being taught by a Mualim (Islamic teacher) in a makeshift madrassah (Qur'anic school)… Read more »
Ghana: Negotiation for Funding Underway to Complete Sekondi Interchange - Roads Minister
GhanaToday
Government is negotiating with its creditors in a bid to secure funding to restart and complete the PTC Interchange Project in the twin-city of Sekondi-Takoradi. Read more »
Gambia: The Malaria Burden! [editorial]
The Point
Malaria is one of the most severe health problems worldwide. Despite being the leading cause of death in many developing countries, studies revealed that nearly half the world's… Read more »
Nigeria: I Have Power to Direct NCAA to Suspend Dana Air, Keyamo Insists
Daily Trust
Festus Keyamo, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, has insisted that he has power to direct the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to suspend airlines. Read more »
Nigeria: Why We Withdrew Our Officers From Kano Anti-Corruption Commission - Police
Daily Trust
The Kano State Police Command has reacted to the recent withdrawal of police officers from the state anti-corruption commission.A statement issued by the command's spokesperson,… Read more »
Nigeria: WHO Commends Malaria Vaccine Roll-Out in Three More African Countries
Premium Times
"Today's launch brings to eight the number of countries on the continent to offer the malaria vaccine as part of the childhood immunisation programme." Read more »