May 08
Liberia: 'War Crimes Court Should Focus On Liberia's Future'
Liberian Observer
Dr. Beth Van Schaack, U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for Global Criminal Justice (GCJ), has emphasized the importance of focusing on Liberia's future through the establishment of the War… Read more »
Nigeria: Cyber Security Levy'll Push More Nigerians Into Poverty - Peter Obi
Vanguard
...says it's designed to milk a dying economy Read more »
Mali: Islamist Armed Groups, Ethnic Militias Commit Atrocities [press release]
HRW
An Al-Qaeda-linked Islamist armed group killed at least 32 civilians, including 3 children, and set fire to over 350 homes in central Mali in January 2024, forcing about 2,000… Read more »
Nigeria: UniAbuja Lecturers Oppose Call for Indefinite Strike
This Day
A group of academic staff of the University of Abuja has announced opposition to the indefinite strike called by members of the university's Academic Staff Union of University… Read more »
Nigeria: Flood - Federal Govt to Begin Clearing of Debris From Water Channels, Dams
Leadership
Ahead of the impending flooding predicted in some states across the country in 2024, the federal government is set to commence the clearing of debris from water channels and dams. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Arrest Native Doctor Over Alleged Killing of University Undergraduate
Premium Times
In another development, three staff members of Okomu Oil Palm Company PLC were on Monday killed by gunmen while working in their plantation. Read more »
Nigeria: Bill to Establish Part-Time Jobs for Unemployed Graduates Passes Second Reading At Senate
Premium Times
The bill intends to create part-time jobs for unemployed graduates with a view to allowing them acquire working experience and earn stipends during the period. Read more »
Ghana: A Country Called Ghana - See Full List of Cast and Crew
Accra Times
The much anticipated Kumawood drama, "A Country Called Ghana," is set to premiere on Friday, May 17, 2024, at the National Theatre in Accra. Read more »
Ghana: Govt to Construct 400-Bed Tema General Hospital, Three Other Facilities - Dr Bernard Okoe-Boye
GhanaToday
The President Representative at the Ministry of Health, Dr Bernard Okoe-Boye, has announced that the government has obtained funds of €140 million to construct four health… Read more »
Nigeria: Ogun Governor Seeks Collaboration With British Architects On Affordable Housing
Premium Times
Mr Oki is a Nigerian-born British architect who, in September 2023, emerged as the 80th President of RIBA, thus becoming its youngest and first black president at the age of 32. Read more »
Guinea: Guinea Suspends Journalist Mamoudou Babila Keita and Inquisiteur Website for 6 Months
CPJ
Guinea's media regulator should lift its suspension of the Inquisiteur outlet and journalist Mamoudou Babila Keita and allow the press to report on matters of public interest… Read more »
Nigeria: Why There's No Excitement Running Universities in Nigeria - - Vice-Chancellor
Premium Times
The vice-chancellor argued that university staff were being paid salaries not commensurate with the volume of their work in the institution. Read more »
Africa: Greenpeace Africa Applauds Senegal's Publication of Fishing Vessel List and Urges the Government to Join FiTI [press release]
Greenpeace
Greenpeace Africa welcomes the decision of the new Senegalese government to publish the list of vessels authorized to fish in the country's national waters. This decisive action… Read more »
Nigeria: Ex-Naval Chief Urges Sanwo-Olu to Preserve Lekki Green Areas
Premium Times
"It is troubling to see certain individuals tarnish your administration's commitment to infrastructure development by engaging in illegal allocations, especially under your watch… Read more »
Nigeria: Zamfara to Implement Child Protection Law
Premium Times
UNICEF is supporting Zamfara State government in developing the implementation strategy for the child protection law Read more »
Ghana: Govt to Help Blue Skies Deal With Challenges Affecting Its Expansion
GhanaToday
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has acknowledged the role Blue Skies Products (Ghana) Limited plays in driving economic growth and fostering environmental stewardship in… Read more »
Nigeria: CBN Releases List of Licensed Deposit Money Banks in Nigeria
Leadership
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has published a comprehensive list of licensed Deposit Money Banks operating across the country, providing valuable insights into Nigeria's… Read more »
Nigeria: EFCC's Actions Inimical to Yahaya Bello's Safety - CSOs
Leadership
Again, some frontline anti-corruption civil society organisations (CSOs) have said with the way the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had handled its case against the… Read more »
Nigeria: Concerns Over Health Hazards of Artificially Ripened Fruits
Leadership
Artificial ripening through the use of ripening agents, is done to achieve faster and more uniform ripening. Read more »
Nigeria: Delta Council Polls - PDP Leaders Bicker Over Zoning
Leadership
The local government council elections coming up in July has sparked disagreements among Peoples Democratic Party leaders in Delta State. Read more »
Ghana: If Bawumia Becomes Our Next President, It Will Be Very Good for Ghana - President of Ahafo Regional House of Chiefs
Ghana Presidency
The President of Ahafo Regional House of Chiefs, Nana Ansah Adu Baah has expressed confidence in the policies of the Flagbearer of the NPP, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, to impact… Read more »
Liberia: A Caution to President Boakai - Beware of Pitfalls That Could Undermine Trc Recommendations
FrontPageAfrica
On Thursday, May 2, 2024, President Joseph Boakai signed Executive Order 131 (EO 131), acknowledging the joint resolution of the Liberian Legislature (JR 001/2024) supporting the… Read more »
Nigeria: Alake Seeks Senate Support for Exploration Funding [press release]
Premium Times
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, has solicited the support of the Senate for an increase in funding for the ministry to enhance its capacity to carry out… Read more »
Liberia: Margibi Rescue Mission Campaigners Disappointed
Liberian Observer
Unity Party Rescue Mission Stakeholders in Margibi County have expressed serious disappointment in the manner and form they have been treated in getting appointed positions in… Read more »
Liberia: SDI Lauds Boakai for Brutal Stance Against Western Cluster
Liberian Observer
The Sustainable Development Institute (SDI) has lauded President Joseph Nyuma Boakai for his recent rebuke of Western Cluster Liberia Limited activities in the country--taking an… Read more »