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Ex-Liberian warlord allays fears over his heading state media

October 3, 2011 Prof Alhaji Kromah, Liberia

At the peak of campaigning and just over one week to the Liberian presidential and legislative elections, President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf last week appointed one of her political allies, Alhaji Kromah as head of the state radio and TV network, LBS.

Ghana urges strong anti piracy action in Gulf of Guinea

October 3, 2011 President John Atta Mills of Ghana

Ghanaian authorities have called for strong action against pirates operating in the Gulf of Guinea.

Nigeria: police up security, Goodluck to add value to oil production

October 3, 2011 Goodluck Jonathan, président du Nigeria

With growing attacks and further threats from Boko Haram Islamist sect, Nigerian police put up a show of force during the country’s 51st independence celebration over the weekend, while President Goodluck Jonathan vows to begin adding value to Nigeria’s crude oil production.

 

Nigerians speak out on 51st independence day

October 1, 2011 Goodluck Jonathan, président du Nigeria

The Federal Republic of Nigeria is this Saturday 1 October marking its 51st independence anniversary.

Ghana MPs warn govt against China's loan

October 1, 2011 Ghanaian parliament

In Ghana, the Minority Caucus in parliament has urged the government to exercise due diligence before approving a three billion dollar loan agreement with the China Development Bank.

Cameroon : 'Demobel' (democratic rebel) claims pre-polls shootings

October 1, 2011 Paul Biya, Cameroon President campaigning

A man whose candidacy was rejected in Cameroon's forthcoming presidential election has claimed responsibility for shootings in the port of Douala, on behalf of an armed group.

Lib media pledge to do peace Jouranlism,11 days to polls

September 30, 2011 Peter Quqquq; Press Union of Liberia Prexy

Liberian Journalists at the end of a two-day national media conference
in Monrovia have pledged to work towards peace building and promote gender equity during and after the electoral process.

Guinea govt, opposition hold another talks, as UN warns

September 30, 2011 L-R President Conde and opposition leader Diallo

Another round of dialogue between the Guinean government of President Alpha Conde and a coalition of opposition parties is due to take place on Friday in Conakry.

Nigeria: Power, influence vs attempts at reform

September 28, 2011 Sam Saba, Chair Code of Conduct Bureau

Nigeria is caught between new policies aimed at reform and power and influence of the political heavyweights. And one of the political heavyweights is no doubt Bola Tinubu—a former Governor of Lagos state, who is now Senator in the Nigeria’s National Assembly.

Guinea: security forces disperse opposition protestors,1 killed

September 27, 2011 L-R President Conde and opposition leader Diallo

Guinea’s security forces have dispersed protestors from the opposition coalition in the capital, Conakry, after they attempted to demonstrate, despite a government ban.