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Anglican Church names Nigerian bishop, the first African in 2 decades

The Church of England has appointed its first black bishop in over two decades. Nigerian Woyin Karowi Dorgu is set to be the 13th...

Nigeria officials confiscate “plastic rice” smuggled into the country

Officials in Nigeria have confiscated 102 bags of "plastic rice" smuggled into the country. The rice smuggled in by some businessmen were meant to be...

Gambian President Jammeh refuses to step down

Gambian President Yahya Jammeh holds a copy of the Quran while speaking to a poll worker at a polling station during the presidential election...

Jammeh recalls US ambassador who advised him to accept defeat

Gambia has recalled its ambassador to the United States, Sheikh Omar Faye confirmed in a letter dated Monday January 19, 2016. Omar Faye’s recall ‘for...

Mali to authorize Burkinabe army to pursue terrorists on its territory

Malian president Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta is considering authorizing the Burkinabe army to chase terrorist groups into Malian territory when they retreat after attacks. Boubacar Keïta...

Ivorian opposition seeks return to political mainstream in polls

Election officials wait for people to vote at a polling station during the legislative elections in Abidjan, Ivory Coast December 18, 2016. Photo Credit:...

Ghana to get additional oil and gas project funding from World Bank group

The World Bank Group says two of its units would provide another $517 million to Ghana in debt and guarantees to support the country’s...

ECOWAS urges Gambia to protect safety of president-elect

Gambia must ensure the safety of the president-elect, whose election victory is disputed by the current head of state, West African regional bloc ECOWAS...

ECOWAS demands the exit of Gambia’s Jammeh when term ends

West Africa's regional bloc ECOWAS must ensure Gambia's President Yahya Jammeh steps down when his mandate ends in January because he lost an election,...

Twelve soldiers killed in attack on Burkina Faso army post

An official said Friday's attack was the biggest jihadist assault ever carried out against the army. Photo Credit: AFP   A dozen soldiers were killed in...

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