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Benin's workers union dismisses govt threat

July 19, 2011 Psident Boni Yayi of Benin

In Benin, the industrial battle between President Yayi Boni and striking workers continues, despite the government’s threat to replace them with soldiers and jobless graduates from Monday.

Guinea: President Conde appeals for calm, vigilance after attack

July 19, 2011 Central Conakry

Guinea’s President Alpha Condé has called on the population to “remain calm” and be “vigilant” hours after his private residence in the capital Conakry was attacked by heavily armed assailants.

Guinea: President Conde escapes attack on residence

July 19, 2011

Heavily armed assailants early Tuesday attacked the residence of Alpha Conde, but the Guinean president escaped injury and is in a safe place.

S. Leonean parents demand "trafficked" children's return

July 18, 2011

In Sierra Leone, some 40 aggrieved parents whose children were allegedly trafficked to the United States by an international charity have  given the country's Social Welfare and Gender Affairs ministry a one-month ultimatum to bring their children back home.

Ghana: New Japanese low cost road tech launched

July 18, 2011

A new Japanese technology has been introduced in Ghana to repair roads at a cheaper cost.

MRU leaders on Liberia, I. Coast border security threat

July 18, 2011 MRU leaders at their just ended Monrovia summit

With Liberia’s elections just three months away, Mano River Union heads of state say the border threat between Liberia and Ivory Coast is a factor that could adversely affect the entire sub-region.

 

Mali:Toumani fights Al Qaeda

July 18, 2011 President Amadou Toumani Touré, Mali

Amidst the increasing activities of the Al Qaeda in northern Africa, Mali’s President Amadou Toumane Toure says his country is pursuing the fight against terrorism in collaboration with its partners.

Liberia: Thousands welcome opposition Presidential Candidate

July 18, 2011 Winston Tubman et son co-listier George Weah du CDC

The Standard Bearer of the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) Cllr. Winston A. Tubman arrived in Monrovia at the weekend amidst a rousing welcome from the United States.

Nigeria: Governor invites Islamist sect for dialogue

July 17, 2011 Governor Kashim Shettima

Reports say the governor of a northern Nigerian state rocked by bomb and shooting attacks has urged a radical Islamists blamed for the attacks, to accept a ceasefire and embrace dialogue with authorities.

Kashim Shettima, governor of northeastern Borno State, called on members of the Boko Haram sect that is said have in recent weeks, stepped up bomb and drive-by shooting attacks in the state capital, Maiduguri to lay down arms and negotiate with his government.

CAF suspends 4 Senegalese players, coach

July 17, 2011

The African Football governing body, CAF has officially suspended four Senegalese players and coach, Amara Traore following last month’s ill-tempered encounter with Cameroon in Yaounde.


Senegal will now play their 2012 African Nations Cup qualifier against DR Congo in early September without the four players and the coach.