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Sierra Leone showcases its investment opportunities

November 18, 2011 President Ernest Bai Koroma of Sierra Leone

The government of Sierra Leone has kicked off an investment conference on Development and Transformation in the country.

Pope Benedict XVI greeted by tens of thousands in Benin

November 18, 2011 Pope Benedict IV

Pope Benedict the 16th is in Benin on his second visit to Africa since becoming head of the Roman Catholic Church.

The Pope arrived on Friday in Cotonou, the capital of Benin, a country said to be the world's fastest-growing Roman Catholic population.

Nigeria Fines Two British Airlines US$ 235m

November 18, 2011 British Airways Boeing 747

Nigerian civil aviation authority has fined two British airlines up to US$ 235 million  in a dispute over ticket prices.

OSIWA Hails Political Dialogue in Guinea

November 18, 2011 osiwa

The Open Society Initiative for West Africa (OSIWA) has said the November
15 consultative meeting in Conakry between the Guinean president Alpha
Conde and opposition leaders signals a good starting point to address the
impasse that had crippled the transition process.

Senegal: M23 Campaign to Stop President Wade From Contesting 2012 Polls

November 18, 2011 Presidential Palace, Senegal

In Senegal, the M23 Movement, a coalition of opposition parties and civil society organizations is continuing its campaign to prevent incumbent President Abdoulaye Wade from contesting the upcoming 2012 elections.

More row over Ghana biometric voter register, US$20m for verification

November 17, 2011 Dr. Kwadwo Afari Gyan, Ghana elections chief

‘A Biometric Voters register must at all cost go with an electronic verification system.’ This is the position of the opposition New Patriotic Party in Ghana, the Catholic Bishops and a section of the Ghanaian population.

After 17 years in power, what has Pres Jammeh to offer Gambians?

November 17, 2011 President Yahaya Jammeh of the Gambia

In the Gambia, campaigning for this month’s presidential election enters its sixth day on Thursday, and come November 24, all eyes will be set on the Gambia to see the 17-year-old regime of Yahaya Jammeh being tested at the ballot box.

Liberians divided over Sirleaf's poll victory, but US, EU support

November 17, 2011 Liberian President Sirleaf with US Sec of State Clinton

After Liberian President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf was declared winner of the November 8 presidential runoff election with over 90% of the vote, Liberians are divided over the results of race boycotted by CDC’s Winston Tubman.

Senegal: Ruling party and opposition youths in fracas

November 17, 2011 Malick Noel Seck, Senegal Socialist Party

Youths from the ruling Senegalese Democratic Party (PDS) are said to have blocked the prison gate in the southeastern town of Tambacounda to prevent a high level socialist youth delegation from seeing their jailed colleague, Malick Noel Seck.

Blind raise folks awareness of White Cane in Sierra Leone

November 16, 2011 White Cane used by the blind

Blind people in Sierra Leone have been holding programs to celebrate World White Cane Day, which is set aside to raise public awareness about the condition of blindness and the importance of the white cane used by blind people to move about.