March 06, 2023
Cameroon: Media Mogul, Officers Charged in Journalist's Death
A military court in Cameroon over the weekend charged a media mogul, a military officer, and a police commissioner with complicity in the January torture and killing of journalist… Read more »
Nigeria: U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria Urges Patience With Election Challenges
The U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria acknowledged in a statement Sunday that following the African nation's recent election, "there are many angry and frustrated Nigerians as well as… Read more »
Mauritania: 4 Jihadists Escape From Mauritania Prison in a Shootout
Four jihadist prisoners have escaped from a prison in Nouakchott, Mauritania's capital. Read more »
March 02, 2023
Ghana: Former Leader Mahama Launches 2024 Campaign
Former Ghanaian president John Mahama launched his campaign Thursday to recapture the post he held from 2012 to 2017. Mahama has run for Ghana's highest office three times, losing… Read more »
March 01, 2023
Nigeria: Electoral Commission Declares Tinubu Winner of Presidential Election
Nigeria's electoral commission has declared ruling party candidate Bola Ahmed Tinubu the winner of Saturday's presidential election. The announcement comes a day after opposition… Read more »
February 27, 2023
Ghana: Child Immunization Vaccine Shortage Hits Ghana
The Ghana Health Service says a shortage of routine vaccines for children blamed for a measles outbreak that infected 120 will be resolved within weeks. Health officials said the… Read more »
February 25, 2023
West Africa: Millions in Cameroon, Niger Threatened By Hunger
Officials in Cameroon and Niger say several million people in Boko Haram-affected territories are threatened by severe hunger as floods and wildlife destroy thousands of hectares… Read more »
February 24, 2023
Nigeria: What to Know About Nigeria's Election
Voters in Nigeria, Africa's most populous nation, head to the polls Saturday to cast ballots in presidential and parliamentary elections. President Muhammadu Buhari, who is in his… Read more »
Nigeria: As Election Day Approaches, Nigerians Demand Results From Next President
As Nigerians prepare to vote Saturday, VOA's Hausa Service spoke with people who shared their hopes, expectations and fears about the direction of the country. Read more »
February 23, 2023
Nigeria: Electoral Body Says Nigeria Ready for Polls Despite Security Concerns
Nigeria's electoral commission says the country is ready for Saturday's presidential and parliamentary elections despite scattered violence in the run-up to the polls. Read more »
February 21, 2023
Cameroon: Scores Killed in Battles With Separatists Ahead of Senate Elections
Cameroon's military says it has killed scores of armed separatists in clashes this month and at least 15 have surrendered. The rebels, who vowed to disrupt March senate elections… Read more »
February 20, 2023
Ghana: Body of Soccer Star Who Died in Turkey Quake Arrives in Ghana
The remains of Ghanaian football star Christian Atsu arrived home Sunday following his death in Turkey's devastating earthquake. Atsu's coffin, draped in Ghana's flag, arrived by… Read more »
February 17, 2023
West Africa: Children Rescued By Multinational Force in West Africa
A multinational force of troops from Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Niger, and Nigeria, on Thursday handed five children rescued from Boko Haram over to Cameroon. The Multinational Joint… Read more »
February 16, 2023
Cameroon: Women's Protest Pushes Military to Release Detained Youths
Cameroon's military has released about 30 youths it detained as suspected rebels after a protest by several hundred women, including mothers of those detained. The women from the… Read more »
February 15, 2023
Nigeria: Politicians Warned About Misinformation Ahead of Elections
Nigeria's Department of State Services (DSS) has warned politicians not to publish false or harmful information in the run-up to next week's presidential election. The warning came… Read more »
West Africa: Cameroon Dismisses Report of Suspected Marburg Infections After Equatorial Guinea's First Outbreak
Cameroon's health ministry has dismissed a report of two suspected cases of Marburg virus in the country after a first deadly outbreak in neighboring Equatorial Guinea. Health… Read more »
February 13, 2023
Nigeria: Peace Committee Reports Uptick in Election Violence Ahead of Polls
Nigeria's National Peace Committee says election-related violence is spiking as the country's February 25 national polls draw near. During weekend campaign rallies, gunmen attacked… Read more »
Cameroon: Supporters Call for Another Term as President Turns 90
Cameroon is celebrating the 90th birthday of President Paul Biya, the world's oldest head of government. Supporters say they hope he will extend his four decades in power when the… Read more »
February 10, 2023
Nigeria: Nigerian Presidential Candidates Are in Final Push for Votes
Two of the three candidates considered front runners in Nigeria's Feb. 25 presidential rallies held their first major rallies this week., with security a key topic on the campaign… Read more »
February 07, 2023
Nigeria: Nigerian Authorities in Talks With Burkina Faso to Probe Pilgrims' Killing
Nigerian authorities have vowed to provide justice after armed men in Burkina Faso attacked a group of Nigerian pilgrims on their way to Senegal, killing at least 16. Burkina… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerians Vote Soon to Choose Next President, Lawmakers
Nigerians will vote on February 25 to choose their next president along with lawmakers in the House and Senate chambers. With 18 candidates vying for the job, experts at a panel… Read more »
Mali: Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov Visits Mali
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Tuesday vowed that Russia will continue helping Mali improve its military capabilities in a joint press conference aired live on state… Read more »
Cameroon: Authorities Detain Media Mogul, Police Over Journalist's Killing
Authorities in Cameroon say 27 people, including senior police officers and a well-known media mogul, have been detained in connection with the killing last month of popular… Read more »
February 06, 2023
Nigeria: 'Thick Veil of Violence' Around Elections - Human Rights Watch
Human Rights Watch said Monday that there is a "thick veil of violence" surrounding elections scheduled to take place in Nigeria later this month. Read more »
February 04, 2023
Nigeria: Authorities Call for Calm As Citizens Protest Cash, Fuel Shortages
Nigerian Central Bank authorities are calling for calm as citizens march in the streets protesting cash and fuel shortages days ahead of the February 10 deadline when the country… Read more »
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