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Nigeria confirms 80 deaths from diphtheria outbreak

Health authorities in Nigeria have confirmed an outbreak of diphtheria following the death of a four-year-old in the capital, Abuja. Nigeria has recorded almost 800 confirmed...

Ghanaian lawmakers debate anti-LGBTQ bill

Ghanaian lawmakers on Wednesday started debating an anti-LGBTQ bill that is meant to tighten restrictions around gay activities and rights. The promotion of proper sexual...

Woman collapses while attempting Guinness World Record for longest massage

A Nigerian woman who was attempting to reach a 72-hour body world record for massage on individuals collapsed during the process. Joyce Ijeoma who had...

Ghana jails two women for lynching 90-year-old accused of witchcraft

A court in Ghana has sentenced two women to 12 years imprisonment for their roles in the murder of a 90-year-old women in 2020. The...

Ghana’s tech innovators building AI tools for social impact

Benjamin Nortey joined by two of his staff at his Mingo Blox office in Ghana’s capital Accra operates his newly built robot which is...

Celebrated black architect David Adjaye accused of sexual misconduct

When Sir David Adjaye was awarded the Gold Medal in 2021 by the Royal Institute of British Architects, the guest of honour at the...

Senegal President Macky Sall won’t seek re-election in 2024

Senegal President Macky Sall has ruled out seeking re-election in next year's general elections. His speech on Monday was highly anticipated and his decision puts...

Senegal: Opposition leader calls for protest against President Sall

Senegal's opposition leader Ousmane Sonko on Sunday called for a mass protest against President Macky Sall seeking a third term in office. President Sall will...

Ghana’s power shutdown threat by producers called off after new deal

Ghana's independent power producers (IPPs) on Friday called of an earlier threat to shutdown on Saturday. The producers were asking for the payment of a...

Sierra Leone: Incumbent President Bio wins re-election

Incumbent President of Sierra Leone Julius Maada Bio has won the country's presidential election, securing a second term in office, electoral commission has announced. Maada...

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