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Ghana’s Akufo Addo marks a year since his election victory

Ghana's President Nana Akufo Addo on Thursday marked a year since he was voted as president of the west African nation.

13 killed by deadly bacterial infection in Ghana

At least 13 students of a school in Ghana’s second capital city, Kumasi have been killed by the deadly atypical bacterial which is a respiratory infectious disease.

Nigerian state of Imo gets minister for ‘happiness’

The Nigerian state of Imo has appointed a minister or commissioner for happiness with the commissioner also taking charge of couples' fulfillment duties.

Switzerland to return $321 million Nigerian stolen fund

The government of Switzerland has announced that it will be returning to the Nigerian government about $321 million from the seizure of assets from the family of the country’s former military leader Sani Abacha.

The Gambia: A year after Jammeh lost presidential poll

In December 2016, there was a major shock in The Gambia when the incumbent President then, Yahya Jammeh lost the presidential election.

Buhari’s key ally joins opposition party, bids for presidency

A major ally of the President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar has announced his decision to join the opposition political party, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).

The Migration Dilemma for young Ghanaians

27 year old Enoch Yeboah traveled from Ghana to Libya in 2013 hoping to cross over to Europe for greener pasture. His dream prior to traveling became a mirage when things went bad on this journey to Libya.

Liberia’s top court begins hearing election petition

The Supreme Court in Liberia has started hearing the petition filed by two political parties in the country claiming the October Presidential election was characterized by fraud.

Togo opposition to keep up pressure on Gnassingbe

The opposition in Togo has vowed to continue with its protests demanding the exit of Faure Gnassingbe as President of the West African nation in order to end the Gnassingbe dynasty.

Nigeria: Labour unions challenge dismissal of 4,000 workers

About 4,000 government employees in northern Nigeria's Kaduna state have been sacked, sparking outrage among trade unions. The state government said the workers, mainly in administrative posts, were unproductive, and were dismissed to reduce the "bloated bureaucracy" and the wage bill.

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