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Guinea:" Zero tolerance" for fraud in school exams

July 1, 2011 Pres Alpha Condé, Guinea

As national school examinations begin in Guinea, education authorities have launched a "zero tolerance" against exams malpractices.

 

Benin: As workers strike bites, govt holds urgent talks

July 1, 2011

In Benin the government is due to hold an extraordinary meeting on Friday with representatives of ministries involved in the strike that has been paralyzing 22 of 26 ministries in the country.

Oxfam urges AU leaders to prioritize youth development

July 1, 2011 Mouhamet Lamine Ndiaye

The charity, Oxfam International is calling on African leaders to prioritize youth development, as nearly 30 African Heads of State continue their 17th summit in the Equatorial Guinea capital, Malabo.

Senegal: Imam denounces attack on Churches

July 1, 2011 Imam Abdoul Aziz Kebe

Senegal has enjoyed peace and democratic excellence since independence. The country has also been hailed and applauded for its religious tolerance and the peaceful and cordial relationship between the majority Muslims and minority Christians.

Like other countries in the sub-region, Muslims and Christians in Senegal often inter-marry and they share the same homes and cultures.

Senegal: State transport company loses 160 million CFA Francs to riots

July 1, 2011

The Senegalese state-owned bus company, Dakar Dem Dikk has suffered losses amounting to 160 million CFA Francs, due to acts of vandalism by angry demonstrators.

Company officials say since June 22, some of the Dakar Dem Dikk buses that operate across Dakar, were burnt by rioters. The mob, protesting against power cuts and other issues unrelated to transport, also stole cash from bus conductors.

Nigeria: Limited curfew in Abuja

June 30, 2011 Abuja

Authorities in the Nigerian capital, Abuja have imposed limited curfews on recreational centers across the city for security and safety reasons.

Two weeks ago, the police headquarters in Abuja a deadly bomb blast, blamed on the Boko Haram Islamic sect.

 

Sierra Leone: NRA chief cleared of corruption charges

June 30, 2011

The embattled Commissioner General of the National Revenue Authority in Sierra Leone has been cleared of all charges brought against him, his wife and three others.

Alieu Sesay was suspended in 2009 pending investigations by the national Anti-Corruption Commission.

UNFPA launches the State of World's Midwifery report

June 30, 2011 Midwive at work

The national office of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Wednesday launched the state of the World midwifery report in the Senegalese capital, Dakar.

The ceremony was chaired by Senegal’s Health and Prevention Minister, Modou Diagne Fada, in the presence of Rose Gakuba, UNFPA Resident Representative in Senegal.

Liberia: New buses for public transport company

June 30, 2011 commuters queue for transport in Monrovia

Commuting from one point of Liberia’s capital, Monrovia to another can sometime become frustrating due to the shortage of commercial vehicles.

This often results to students and workers reaching their schools and work places very late as they are forced to stand hours in the streets to get transports.

Senegal: Church leaders concerned about latest threats

June 30, 2011 Christian delegation concerned about threats

The political dust that resulted to widespread riots in Dakar and other major towns and cities across Senegal is settling at least for now.

But in the Christian communities, fear and concern continue to loom after protesters targeted churches in the capital over the past few days. While it’s so far not clear why the churches are specifically targeted by rampaging mob, the protesters have sent warning letters to Christian community, threatening that they would further attack the churches.