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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.

Senegal: Scientists discover 'new' anti-malaria drug

July 17, 2011 Mosquito... the cause of several deaths in Senegal

A research in Senegal has discovered that a drug commonly used to treat head lice and heartworm can fight against the spread of malaria.

A group of US scientists from the Colorado State University made the discovery while in Senegal, with the assistance of the Senegalese Health Ministry. They have found that the drug, ivermectin helps kill off disease-carrying mosquitoes that feed from people.

Ouattara, Conde, Koroma to join Sirleaf in Monrovia

July 16, 2011 Ellen Johnson Sirleaf at Alassane Ouattara's inauguration in Yamoussoukro

The Heads of State of member countries of the Mano River Union (MRU) are expected on Sunday in Monrovia, Liberia's capital, for a Union summit on border security and refugees conditions.

Institutional governance workshop ends in Dakar

July 16, 2011 Charles Vandyck, WACSI’s Capacity Building Officer

Members of the West African Civil Society have ended a meeting on how to improve enterprise governance in Dakar, Senegal.