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Ghana: Bills to turn co-habitation into marriage spark big debate

February 6, 2012 Ghana parliament in Accra

In Ghana, men who have failed to formalize their relationships with their fiancés or girlfriends could soon see their properties shared with such women, even if they fail to formally marry them.

Fuel shortage scare in Nigeria

February 5, 2012 FLASHBACK: Nigeria fuel subsidy removal protest

In Nigeria, there are fears of an imminent fuel shortage, with uncertainty caused by a number of government probes into the fuel subsidy scheme.

Liberia confirms 5% soldiers desert new army

February 5, 2012 Some members of Liberia's new army

Ahead of Liberia’s Armed Forces Day celebration on February 14, the country’s Defense Ministry has confirmed media reports that many soldiers in the newly formed army are deserting the force.

Election campaign kicks off in Senegal, after spate of violence

February 5, 2012 Les 14 candidats à l'élection présidentielle au Sénégal

Senegal’s presidential election campaign officially kicks off on Sunday, after violent political unrest in the West African nation.

Fourteen candidates, including incumbent president Abdoulaye Wade, have been qualified by the country’ Constitutional Court to contest the February 26 polls.

‘Senegal democracy not in danger,’ govt says polls Feb 26

February 3, 2012 Senegal Foreign Minister Midicke Niang

The Senegalese government is pulling no punches, as it comes under serious criticisms and unrelenting street protests by a coalition of opposition groups, M23 Movement just few weeks before this month’s presidential election.

Toxic cyanide chemical raises concerns in Guinea

February 2, 2012

Guinea is said to be threatened by the use of cyanide and other prohibited toxic chemicals.

Imported to be used in mines, the products are subjected to very low environment taxes.

Ivory Coast: Containing Meningitis epidemic after 11 deaths

February 2, 2012 Campaign against Meningitis in Ivory Coast

There has been an outbreak of a Meningitis epidemic in northern and central Ivory Coast, which has so far claimed 11 lives.

Liberian opposition leader admits partisans 'unruly and violent'

February 1, 2012 Winston Tubman,CDC leader

Opposition leader of the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC), lawyer Winston Tubman has admitted that his partisans are “sometimes unruly and violent” in their approach to national issues.

Confab to transform Sierra Leone underway

February 1, 2012

A national development conference aimed at transforming Sierra Leone is underway in the capital, Freetown.

Speaking at the official opening, of the three-day forum, President Ernest Bai Koroma spoke of plans to transform the country into a middle income and advanced economy country in the next 25-50 years.

Pres. Atta Mills resists latest UN gay rights call

February 1, 2012 President Atta Mills of Ghana

Ghana’s President John Atta Mills has again rejected calls from Western countries and the United Nations for African states to  legalize homosexuality.