June 20
Liberia: Government Risks Default Judgment
New Dawn
The Government of Liberia risks a potential default judgment for an alleged wrongful dismissal of the former Liberia Institute for Statistics and Geo-Information Service (LISGIS)… Read more »
June 19
West Africa: Burkina Faso Suspends Yet Another French Media
MFWA
The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) is deeply concerned with the suspension of French news channel TV5 Monde-Afrique by the Burkinabe authorities and calls for dialogue to… Read more »
Guinea: RSF Calls on ECOWAS to React to Media Shutdowns in Guinea [press release]
RSF
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) condemns the Guinean government’s illegal decision to strip six privately-owned independent broadcasters – four radio stations and two… Read more »
Nigeria: Biafra Leader Nnamdi Kanu Seeks Out-of-Court Settlement of Charges to End Trial
Premium Times
Mr Kanu is seeking an out-of-court settlement after the court rejected his bail applications and refused to strike out the charges against him on different occasions. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Plans to Send First Citizen to Space - Official
Premium Times
Mr Adepoju said the feat is based on a partnership between his agency and the Space Exploration and Research Agency (SERA) Read more »
Senegal: Senegal's President Faye Travels to France for First International Visit
RFI
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye is traveling to France this week for his first official visit outside of Africa. He will participate in the Global Forum for Vaccine… Read more »
Nigeria: How $6.2m Stolen From Central Bank Within 24 Hours Was Shared
Daily Trust
The sum of $6,230,000 allegedly stolen from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), on February 8, 2023, was shared and invested into real estate, according to court documents. Read more »
Liberia: 'No Anger, No Hatred' - Ex-President Sirleaf Eulogizes Late Son Charles Sirleaf As He Finally Laid to Rest
FrontPageAfrica
Charles Eugene Sirleaf was laid to rest on Tuesday following a state funeral service at the First United Methodist Church on Ashmun Street. The funeral was attended by President… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Announces Plans to Acquire 50 Military Aircraft - Analysts Question Intent
VOA
The Nigerian air force said Tuesday it will acquire 50 new aircraft to strengthen its capabilities against armed gangs and terrorists in northwest Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Mountain Streams Are a Haven for Special Creatures - They Need Protection [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Nigeria has many freshwater ecotourism attractions. Among them are the Ikogosi warm spring, the Osun-Osogbo river, and the Olumirin, Owu, Arinta and Ekor waterfalls. Read more »
Mali: Timber Logging Drives Jnim's Expansion in Mali [analysis]
ISS
The unregulated timber logging economy is central to extremists' governance strategies and regional infiltration. Read more »
Nigeria: Climate Change, Ethnicity and Neglect Fuel Violence in Nigeria's Kaduna State
IPS
Lami Kwasu, a farmer in the village of Kafanchan in Kaduna State, north-central Nigeria, was at home one evening in October 2020 when the sound of sporadic gunshots filled the air. Read more »
Nigeria: Finally, NFF Accepts Finidi's Resignation
Vanguard
The NFF executive committee has finally accepted the resignation of Finidi George as Super Eagles coach. Read more »
Nigeria: World Sickle Cell Day - Towards a Better Life for Sickle Cell Patients
Daily Trust
The World Health Organisations (since 2006) and the United Nations (since 2008) have recognised June 19 of every year as World Sickle Cell Awareness Day. This is with the goal of… Read more »
Gambia: Police Shoot Suspect During Routine Patrol in Fass Njaga Choi
Foroyaa
Officers of the GPF shot one Momodou Jallow on his buttocks during one of their intensified patrols in Fass Njaga Choi early Saturday morning. Read more »
Nigeria: Science Teachers Urged to Be Positive to Attract Students Towards Sciences
This Day
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West Africa: Ghana Introduces Largest Floating Solar PV System
The Herald
Ghana has launched West Africa's largest floating solar PV system to reduce its dependence on fossil fuels. The country is looking to tap into a sustainable energy source, which… Read more »
Nigeria: How We Cracked Down On Ghost Workers Abroad Earning Salaries in Civil Service - Yemi Esan
Vanguard
In a bid to purge the civil service of fraudulent activities, Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, HOCSF, Dr Folasade Yemi-Esan, has revealed a crackdown on ghost workers… Read more »
Nigeria: Rema Wins Double At 2024 ASCAP London Music Awards
Vanguard
Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Rema added to his impressive list of accolades as his global hit 'Calm Down' swept the 2024 ASCAP London Music Awards, winning both Song of the Year… Read more »
Nigeria: Cholera Outbreak - Ogun Announces Preventive Measures in Schools
Premium Times
"The measures take effect from Wednesday, as schools resume from the mid-term break and the Eid el-kabir holiday," the health commissioner said. Read more »
Nigeria: Ribadu Inspects Community Mosque Project, Urges More Support
Premium Times
Mr Ribadu pledges support for the project to meet the aspiration of the community. Read more »
Nigeria: How DNA Revealed Our Dad Fathered 55, Not 103 Children - Late MKO Abiola's Son
Premium Times
"When my father was alive, he paid the school fees of 103 children, but as I said, not all of them were his." Read more »
Ghana: 86,000 Printed Passport Booklets Gathering Dust At Passport Offices - Osafo Maafo
Accra Times
There are 8,000 uncollected printed passports in the Takoradi Office, 8,696 in the Cape Coast Office and 19, 500 in the Accra Office. Read more »
Ghana: Otokunor Writes - Ghana's Tragic Saga of Food Inflation: Empty Plates and Empty Promises
Accra Times
Despite billions of Cedis poured into the PFJ program, farmers continue to grapple with myriad challenges, from lack of access to quality inputs and extension services to poor… Read more »
Nigeria: IPPIS Exposed 1,618 Workers With Fake, Illegal Employment Letters - Govt
Daily Trust
The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HoCSF), Dr Folashade Yemi-Esan, has said that the verification exercises of the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System… Read more »