June 26
Nigeria: Savannah Launches Environmental Awareness Clubs in Akwa Ibom Secondary Schools
This Day
Savannah Energy PLC, the British independent energy company focused on delivering projects that matter, has launched Environmental Awareness Clubs (EAC) in 20 public secondary… Read more »
Liberia: Budgit Liberia, Sign MOU Starz University Boost
New Dawn
Under the MoU, Starz University will facilitate the club's registration as a campus-based organization. Read more »
Liberia: UL Acting President Meets Board of Trustees
New Dawn
Dr. Conteh previously served as President of the University of Liberia from 2004 to 2008 and was a founding member of the Association of Liberian Universities, where he served as… Read more »
Liberia: Nafaa Urged to Reconsider Plans for Industrial Shrimp
New Dawn
LAFA has suggested the need to manage Liberia's marine resources sustainably and protect them from destructive industrial fishing methods, such as industrial bottom trawling. Read more »
Liberia: Cepil Launches Eco-Clubs in Schools
New Dawn
A local environmental group, Climate and Environmental Protection Initiative of Liberia (CEPIL), launched eco-clubs in four schools to create awareness about environmental… Read more »
Liberia: Lwsc Recruits Over 30 Students for Internship
New Dawn
Over 30 university students have been placed on internships by the Liberia Water and Sewer Corporation for exposure purposes. Read more »
Liberia: SIM Calls On UL Faculty to Return to Class
New Dawn
The University of Liberia campus-based student party, Student Integration Movement (SIM), is asking striking faculty to return to class. Read more »
Nigeria: Cholera - Housing, Transport, Economic Challenges Must Be Addressed - Govt
Vanguard
The Federal Government said the issue of housing, transport, and economic challenges must be addressed to tame the outbreak of Cholera in the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Abuja Authorities to Relocate Apo Mechanic Village, Other Artisans
Premium Times
"The technical team in charge of the relocation will be set up any moment from now." Read more »
Liberia: Finance Minister Held in Contempt
New Dawn
The punishment for contempt here includes a fine of up to $5,000 or imprisonment for up to one month, and decisions from legislative contempt cases are not subject to appeal. Read more »
Nigeria: NFF May Bypass Technical Cttee to Appoint New Super Eagles Coach
Daily Trust
There are strong indications that the NFF leadership may have opted to head hunt a foreign coach for the Super Eagles directly rather than the technical committee recommend one for… Read more »
June 25
Guinea: In Guinea, Time for Defence Arguments in Massacre Trial
JusticeInfo.net
Matthias Raynal is a correspondent in Guinea when, on 28 September 2022, a trial opens for mass crimes, the first in the country's history. 13 years earlier, on the same date, more… Read more »
Nigeria: About 3 Million Die Annually of Alcohol, Drug Use - WHO
Premium Times
The report stated that men account for 2.4 million of the deaths from alcohol and drugs. Read more »
Senegal: 60% of Senegal's Pilgrims Tested Positive With Covid-19
The Point
Despite the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, Senegalese pilgrims returning from Mecca faced a more immediate threat this year: a severe heat wave. The Saudi government allocated 12,860… Read more »
Nigeria: Terror Attacks and Kidnappings Spread in Nigeria - Why Lagos Could Be a Target [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Crimes that were previously associated with Nigeria's northern region - like kidnapping for ransom and terrorism - appear to be spreading to the south-west region, including Lagos.… Read more »
Ghana: What Are the Legal Challenges to Ghana's Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill?
Thomson Reuters Foundation
Courts in Ghana are considering multiple legal challenges to the West African country's anti-LGBTQ+ bill with its top court due to deliver its first decision on July 27. Read more »
Nigeria: Customs Deputy Comptroller Dies While Appearing Before Reps Panel
Premium Times
Essien Andrew, who was in charge of Finance, Administration, and Technical Service of the NCS, was answering questions on the revenue of the Service when he coughed and requested… Read more »
Niger: Niger's Junta Returns French-Run Uranium Mine 'Back to Public Domain'
RFI
Niger has confirmed one of the world's biggest uranium mines has returned to public control after revoking the operating licence of French nuclear fuel producer Orano. Read more »
Liberia: Liberian Farmers Optimistic After Lifting of Ban On Unprocessed Rubber
Liberian Observer
Liberian farmers have welcomed the lifting, in May 2024, of a controversial six-month ban on unprocessed rubber exports. The Consortium of Rubber Sector Actors of Liberia (CORSAL),… Read more »
Mali: Mali's Junta Renews Assault On Political Opposition
HRW
Release, Drop Charges Against 11 People Wrongfully Arrested Read more »
Nigeria: Terrorists Kill University Deputy Vice Chancellor On Zamfara Highway
Premium Times
Mr Saidu was the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research Innovation and Development at Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto. Read more »
Ghana: Election 2024 Must Reflect the Will of the People - Akufo-Addo
Accra Times
In a way to ensure a democratic transition of power, President Akufo-Addo has reaffirmed Ghana's commitment to free, fair, and credible elections that reflect the will of the… Read more »
Liberia: Boakai Fires University of Liberia President Nelson After Pressure From Faculty
FrontPageAfrica
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has immediately relieved Dr. Julius J.S. Nelson of his position as President of the University of Liberia, responding to the University of Liberia… Read more »
Gambia: Rural Farmers Commence Seeding As Seasonal Rainfall Begins
Foroyaa
Farmers in URR and CRR of The Gambia have started partaking in the cropping season as the first significant seasonal rain hits most parts of the country on Wednesday, 19 June 2024. Read more »
Gambia: Over One Million Gambians Registered With Digital Birth Certificates, National Health Insurance
Foroyaa
The Deputy Director of Civil Registration of Birth Certificates and National Health Insurance at the Ministry of Health, Mr Baboucarr Janneh on Monday, 24 June 2024 informed this… Read more »