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West Africa: Could Senegal Help Mediate Tensions Between Ecowas and AES States? [analysis]
ISS
Given their favourable standing with Alliance of Sahel States (AES) countries, Senegal's new leaders could resolve regional tensions. Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Issues Guidelines As Cholera Kills Five in Two Days
Premium Times
As of 28 April 2024, data from the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) shows that Nigeria has recorded 815 suspected cholera cases and 14 deaths across 25 states. Read more »
Nigeria: Insecurity in Zamfara Can Be Resolved in Two Weeks If - Governor Lawal
Premium Times
The governor spoke of his helplessness to deal with the insecurity in Zamfara State as he would have loved to. Read more »
Ghana: World Bank Supports Policy Reform of Ghana's Energy Sector and Access to Clean Cooking [press release]
World Bank
The World Bank today approved a $250 million credit from the International Development Association (IDA)* and a $10 million grant from the Energy Sector Management Assistance… Read more »
Liberia: Reforms to Improve Service Delivery, Boost Tax Revenues, and Strengthen Accountability and Transparency in Liberia [press release]
World Bank
The World Bank approved today financing for the Governance Reform and Accountability Transformation (GREAT) Project. This flagship project, funded by an International Development… Read more »
Liberia: U.S. Group Conducts Hearings On Liberia
New Dawn
- A Liberian group is calling on the government to prioritize the establishment of war and economic crimes court for the country to nib the culture of impunity. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Senegalese Minister Calls for Lifting of Zim Sanctions
The Herald
Senegalese Secretary of State for Culture, Creative Industries and Historical Heritage Dr Bacary Sarr has called for the lifting of sanctions illegally imposed on Zimbabwe and for… Read more »
Nigeria: Protest As Kano Govt Demolishes Makeshift Shops Around Eid Ground
Vanguard
...Journalists escape lynching Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerians Celebrating Democracy On Foundation Laid By Abiola - Ogun Governor
Premium Times
Though Abiola is long gone, the lives he touched while alive still speak of his impact. Read more »
Nigeria: Democracy Day - Governor Commutes Death Sentences for 45 Inmates, Pardons 41 Others
Premium Times
Mr Abiodun said the gesture signaled a break from past grievances and a move towards a more inclusive and compassionate society where merciful second chances are granted to… Read more »
Nigeria: Three Trapped As Five-Storey Building Collapses in Anambra
Premium Times
The building, which was still under construction, collapsed at about 3 a.m. on Wednesday. Read more »
Liberia: Senator Joseph Donates Over U.S.$6,000 Medical Consignment to Bassa
New Republic
Residents of Grand Bassa County were filled with joy as Montserrado County Senator Saah Joseph, in collaboration with the Liberian Senate, generously donated a significant quantity… Read more »
Guinea: Advancing Gender Equality in the Health Workforce - Insights From the Gulf of Guinea [blog]
Nigeria Health Watch
Following the devastating Ebola outbreak in 2014, it became clear that the health systems in countries in West Africa were not prepared to effectively respond to public health… Read more »
Ghana: Ghana Finalises Debt Treatment Agreement With Official Creditor Committee - Commercial Creditors Still Outstanding
Accra Times
Government secures MoU with Official Creditor Committee but agreement with Commercial Creditors is outstanding. Read more »
Ghana: I Will Restore Collapsed Banks - John Mahama
Accra Times
Former president Mahama also promised to reset the country by restoring the economy Read more »
Nigeria: Report On Conscription of Nigerian Students Is Fake News - Russia
Daily Trust
The Embassy of the Russian Federation in the Federal Republic of Nigeria has debunked reports of forced enrollment of Nigerian students in Russia into the Russian military before… Read more »
Nigeria: Terrorism - Military Has Abandoned My LG for 10 Years - Borno Speaker
Daily Trust
The Speaker, Borno State House of Assembly, Rt Hon. Abdulkarim Lawan, has alleged that the Nigerian military has abandoned Guzamala Local Government Area of the state for 10 years… Read more »
Nigeria: Some Governors Using Criminals to Rig Elections - Jonathan
Daily Trust
Former President Godluck Jonathan has alleged that some states governors are busy encouraging criminals for political use, instead of encouraging best brains in the civil service. Read more »
Nigeria: 5-Storey Building Collapses At Anambra Anglican School
Daily Trust
A five-storey building under construction at the Dennis Memorial Grammar School in Onitsha, Anambra State, has collapsed. Read more »
West Africa: White Fathers and Their Commitment to the Poor, Marginalized and Exploited
Agenzia Fides
Born in Africa and for Africa, the White Fathers and the Missionary Sisters of Our Lady of Africa continue to keep alive the charism of their founder, the Bishop of Algiers Charles… Read more »
Liberia: Army War College of Nigeria Conducts Strategic Study Visit to Liberia
FrontPageAfrica
The Army War College of Nigeria (AWCN) has embarked on a strategic study visit to the Republic of Liberia under the theme "Protection of Solid Mineral Sector for Enhanced National… Read more »
Nigeria: Many Feared Killed, Several Others Injured in Enugu Road Multiple Crash
Premium Times
The accident, which involved seven vehicles, occurred at about 6:40 p.m. on Tuesday along Ninth Mile-Ugwu Onyeama Road in the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Democracy Day - CSOs in Osun Ask Tinubu to End Hunger, Hardship, Insecurity
Premium Times
"31 years after Abiola paid the supreme price for the enthronement of civil rule, his manifesto on providing basic amenities and prosperity for the citizenry remains elusive," the… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Needs Transparent Accountants-General, Says AGF
Vanguard
Nigerians need transparent Accountants-General in the management of public funds. Read more »
Nigeria: Democracy Day - Labour Insists On N250, 000 Minimum Wage
Vanguard
As Nigeria marks Democracy Day, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) says its demand for the new National Minimum Wage remains N250,000. Read more »