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Gambian electoral body gives ultimatum

August 6, 2011 President Yahya Jammeh of The Gambia

Gambia’s chief electoral officer has disclosed that a total of 1,897 voters had registered more than once, but he said the offenders still had the opportunity to return their cards.

Pro freedom groups pleased with Mali's moves

August 6, 2011 President Amadou Toumani Touré, Mali

The Africa Freedom of Information Centre (AFIC) and the Mali Association of Human Rights (AMDH) have welcomed the Malian government’s commitment to support an action plan for the promotion of right to information in the country.

Common position on bringing terrorists to justice in ECOWAS states

August 6, 2011 Logo Cédéao

An ECOWAS sponsored meeting Friday evening released a political declaration and common position against terrorism, calling for all individuals and groups behind acts of terrorism to be brought to justice.

ECOWAS is the Economic Community of West African States.

36 kids reunited with parents, as Ouattara packs army with ex-rebels

August 6, 2011 FLASHBACK: Ivorians fleeing for safety during the conflict

Some 36 Ivorian children separated by the post election violence have been reunited with their parents by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).


Problems for Ivorian war returnees, as ICRC gives relief

August 5, 2011 Ivorian refugees

The short post election war in the Ivory Coast triggered the displacement of hundreds of thousands of families and led to the flight of tens of thousands others into refugee camps in neighboring countries.

'Collective action can spare Guinea Bissau from bad old days'

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Amid street protest calling for the resignation of Guinea Bissau’s Prime Minister Carlos Gomez Junior, the country’s Attorney General was this week sacked.

ECOWAS says terrorism poses serious threat to W. Africa

August 5, 2011 ECOWAS President, James Victor Gbeho

The sub-regional grouping, ECOWAS says terrorism is a serious challenge to peace and security in West Africa.

According to ECOWAS, terrorism is being fueled by a number of factors, including abject poverty, corruption, bad governance, conflicts, political instability and weak institutions.

Togo consumers’ group condemns fuel price hike

August 5, 2011 Faure Eyadema, President of Togo

The price increase of petroleum products in Togo last month continues to trigger reactions among the population.

Nigeria: Ogoniland, decades to clean Shell mess

August 5, 2011 Nigeria oil pollution

A United Nations report says oil giant Shell is responsible for unprecedented oil pollution in Nigeria.

Liberia: ACC, Justice Ministry clash over corruption case

August 4, 2011 Ex-Liberia police chief, Munah Sieh Browne

Liberia’s Anti Corruption Commission (LACC) has taken the Justice Ministry to task for dropping charges against former Police Inspector-General, Munah Sieh Browne and others accused of misappropriating almost U$199,800 allotted for purchase of uniforms for the Emergency Response Unit of the Liberia National Police (LNP).