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MP, presidential guard in court for Bo violence

October 14, 2011 SLPP Flag bearer Julius Maada Bio

In Sierra Leone, an ex-combatant who is now a member of the presidential guard is among seven other who appeared in a Freetown court on Thursday, in connection with the recent violence in the southern city of Bo.

Liberia: Prexy Johnson-Sirleaf takes early lead but...

October 14, 2011 Liberia voted peacefully

The National Elections Commission (NEC) in Liberia has begun releasing early official results from Tuesday’s presidential election, with incumbent President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf ahead in votes counted so far.

ECOWAS to step up anti terror fight, as experts meet

October 14, 2011 FLASHBACK:UN building in Abuja hit by bomb blast recently

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has said the fight against terrorism in West Africa is going to be consolidated and stepped up.

It is in this light that experts from the sub region have been meeting this week in the Malian capital, Bamako.

Ghana politicians shifting blame amid doctors strike

October 13, 2011 Nana Akufo-Addo, Ghana NPP leader

As the medical doctors strike continues in Ghana, politicians seem to have a good opportunity to flex their political muscles.

Liberian female candidate slams Sirleaf's Nobel Peace Prize

October 13, 2011 Dr. Cecelia Ndebe, Liberia presidential candidate

In Liberia’s presidential race are three female candidates, including incumbent President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf.

One of the woman candidate is Dr. Cecelia Ndebe of the Liberia Reconstruction Party has said President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf is not worthy of the Nobel Peace Prize.

Provincial results trickling in after Liberia peaceful polls

October 12, 2011 James Fromoyan, ex-président de la Commission Electorale Nationale

After Tuesday peaceful elections, provincial results are trickling in and the National Elections Commission in Liberia (NEC) says it will today begin releasing the first set of results from the presidential and legislative polls.

NEPAD Gets Pat At 10

October 12, 2011 Dr. Ibrahim Mayaki CEO

A decade since its creation, the New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD) has helped African nations improve their agriculture, infrastructure and health sectors, top United Nations and regional officials said.

 

Liberia: ECOWAS warns against violence, polls manipulation

October 11, 2011 James Victor Gbeho, ECOWAS Commission President

By William Selmah/WADR Correspondent

The President of the ECOWAS Commission James Victor Gbeho has cautioned Liberians against violence or unwarranted manipulation of the electoral process, as they go the polls on Tuesday in their country’s first post war election under a civilian government.

Liberians call for peaceful polls as they begin voting

October 11, 2011 A Liberian voter casting his ballot today

As Liberians begin gathering in large numbers at polling stations, many citizens are calling for peaceful presidential and legislative elections.

Cape Verde ex-Pres Pires wins US$5m leadership prize

October 10, 2011 Ex-President Pires of Cape Verde

This year’s Ibrahim Prize for Achievement in African Leadership valued at US$5m has been won by former Cape Verde President Pedro Verona Pires.