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Nigeria: At least 15 killed in suicide bomb attack

More than 15 people have been killed in a suicide bomb attack in Nigeria in the latest of attacks carried out by Boko Haram in the northeastern part of the country.

Ghana scraps Nkumah’s birthday as ‘founder’s day’

Ghana's President Nana Akufo-Addo has sparked a new controversy by proposing to scrap the celebration of the country's founder's day which falls on September 21, the birthday of global icon and well celebrated Pan-Africanist, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah.

Togo’s parliament debates constitutional reforms

Togo’s parliament is to debate a bill on Friday that seeks to reduce the term limit of the president following series of protests across the West African nation calling for an end to the 50-year Gnassingbe dynasty.

Ghana sacks teachers over its free high school program

Ghana's government has sacked two headteachers as part of a crackdown on school managers extorting money from parents despite the implementation of the country's free high school policy.

Gambia declares ‘war’ on illegal fishing

The Gambia has declared ‘war’ on illegal fishing as it seeks support from private companies to tackle the menace in its waters.

Togo’s parliament considers constitutional reform crucial

Togo’s parliament is expected to begin work on the country’s constitutional reform bill by Friday amid series of protests across the West African nation calling for an end to the 50-year Gnassingbe dynasty.

Curfew imposed in Nigerian state after clashes

A three-day dusk-to-dawn curfew has been imposed in southeast Nigeria due to mounting tensions between pro-Biafra supporters and the military.

Ghanaian school girl stages hunger strike over admission snub

A school girl in Ghana on Tuesday staged a hunger strike after the country's schools admission secretariat failed to place her into a senior high school despite obtaining good grades.

Nigerians smuggling ‘husbands’ to Germany arrested

Five members of a Nigerian smuggling syndicate were on Tuesday arrested by Police in Germany, according to a statement from the federal police.

Togo: Parliament fails to discuss constitutional reforms

Togo's parliament on Tuesday failed to discuss reforms to the country's constitution despite series of protests in parts of the West African nation calling for changes.

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