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Guinea: Tension high as army commander is killed ahead of poll

The killing of a senior army officer in Guinea, Col Mamady Condé has heightened tension in the West African nation ahead of presidential election...

Ivory Coast: Ouattara’s two main presidential rivals boycott poll

The two main challengers to Ivory Coast's President Alassana Ouattara in this month's presidential election have said they are boycotting the poll. Former president, Henri...

Ivory Coast: Campaigning for Oct. 31 presidential race begins

Political parties in Ivory Coast on Thursday started campaigning officially for the presidential election on October 31. Four candidates are contesting the presidential race with...

Nigerians reject new police unit to replace disbanded force

What was supposed to appease Nigerians following the disbandment of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) has ruffled feathers among some Nigerians. Thousands of Nigerians are...

500 volunteers still battling fire on Mount Kilimanjaro

At least 500 volunteers continue to battle a fire on Africa's tallest peak, Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzaia as they hope to bring it under...

Nigerians in Ghana demonstrate against police brutalities

Some Nigerians residing in Ghana have picketed at the Nigerian High Commission in Accra. They are demanding an end to what they call police brutalities...

Rwanda legalizes growing of cannabis for medical purposes

Rwanda has legalized the growing of cannabis but only for medical purposes. It has now become the first East African nation to legalize the growing...

Ghana’s finance minister says Africa deserves more help for Covid-19

Ghana confirmed its first two COVID-19 cases on March 12; imports from Norway and Turkey. Africa has since recorded more than 1.5 million cases and...

Ecowas leaders happy with Mali’s transition progress

Leaders of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have expressed happiness about the transition progress in Mali. Ecowas this month announced the lifting...

Nigeria disbands notorious police unit after protests from citizens

Nigeria's government on Sunday announced the disbandment of the notorious police unit called the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, or Sars. Campaigners mobilized citizens to stage a...

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