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Why has Koroma sacked another Energy/Water Minister?

January 25, 2012 Sacked Minister Ogunade Davidson

Sierra Leone’s minister of Energy and water resources, Professor Ogunade Davidson has been sacked by President Ernest Bai Koroma.

Senegal:5-day ban on street rallies, ahead of crucial court ruling

January 25, 2012 Wade with supporters at Monday's peace rally

The Senegalese government has imposed a five-day ban on street demonstrations, ahead of Friday’s expected ruling of the constitutional council on the legality of President Abdoulaye Wade’s bid for another term in office.

HRW urges Nigerian govt to stop Boko Haram terror

January 25, 2012 One of the ghastly images from Boko Haram's many attacks

In the wake of an upsurge in deadly attacks by the Islamist sect, Boko Haram, Human Rights Watch is calling on the Nigerian government to put a halt to the campaign of terror and bring the perpetrators to justice.

NGO putting spotlight on childhood cancer in S/Leone

January 24, 2012

Childhood cancer is said to be among several diseases in Sierra Leone that receive less attention in the West African country.

A number of children have died of cancer, while the elderly continue to suffer in silence, due to lack of care and support.

Sierra Leone begins 1st biometric voter registration today

January 23, 2012 Sierra Leone elections commission civc education image

Ahead of November’s presidential and general elections in Sierra Leone, voter registration begins on Monday in the West African state.

Nigerian Journalists paying the ultimate price--story of Enenche

January 23, 2012 Journalist Enenche Akogwu, Channels TV Kano

By Frank Sainworla,Jr/WADR News

The Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) has raised serious concerns about the increasing state of insecurity prevailing in the country.
In an interview with WADR, the NUJ President, Mohamed Garba described the situation as “very serious”.

HRW warns:“Africa’s leaders curtail rights to hold on to power”

January 23, 2012 FLASHBACK: An Ivorian voter casting her ballot

Human Rights Watch says Africa’s leaders “deploy violence and curtail rights” during and after elections to hold on to power, though polls in sub-Saharan Africa signal “growing formal commitment to democratic rule.”

Africa Cup of Nations Kicks off, Footballers Join ‘Hunger Fight’

January 21, 2012

More than 25 football stars have spoken out in solidarity with millions of people facing hunger across their region as the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations kicks off Saturday in Bata in Equatorial Guinea.

Upsurge in rape cases in Ivory Coast, kids falling victim

January 20, 2012 Stop raping children

The government of Ivory Coast has launched a campaign to combat child rape in the country, following a recent upsurge in rape cases of children under five by men above age 30.

Sirleaf names 3 old top Ministers, as cabinet unfolds

January 20, 2012 President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Liberia

Amidst expectations of a government of national unity in the offing,  Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has begun appointing her second term cabinet, naming three of her old Ministers as heads of Foreign Affairs, Finance and Defense.

Former Finance Minister Augustine Ngafuan becomes Foreign Minister, replacing Dr.Toga Gayewea McIntosh, while the former Minister of Planning and Economic Affairs, Amara Konneh becomes the new Finance Minister and with Brownie Samukai retaining his post as Defense Minister,...