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The Gambia: President Jammeh sacks Justice Minister

May 22, 2013 President Yahya Jammeh, The Gambia

The President of The Gambian, His Excellency Sheikh Professor Dr. Alhaji Yahya Jammeh has sacked Attorney General and minister of Justice Lamin AMS Jobarteh with immediate effect.

 

Sierra Leone strives to improve water, sanitation access

May 21, 2013 Image 3368

A two day conference on water, hygiene and Sanitation has been held in Freetown, Sierra Leone.  It was under the theme: ‘WASH for all: addressing the current and growing challenge facing the country’.

Obama to tour Africa

May 21, 2013 Prez. Obama interacting with some Traditional Chiefs during his visit to Ghana in 2009

US President Barack Obama will visit Senegal, South Africa and Tanzania in June, the White House has said. Mr Obama is expected to meet lawmakers as well as business and civil society leaders and youth on his trip.

Ivory Coast: Militia leader arrested

May 20, 2013 The Ivory Coast army now says it has detained a militia leader responsible for the 2010-11 postelection violence

Ivorian authorities have announced the arrest of Amade Oueremi, a former militia leader, who is suspected to have played an important role in the country’s post-election massacre two years ago.

Nigeria should learn from the past - Prof. Oumar Ndongo

May 20, 2013 Oumar C. Ndongo, Secretary General of the West African Civil Society Forum

As Nigeria goes into second week of military offensive against radical Islamist movement, Boko Haram, statements from the military have highlighted a series of gains, particularly in north-eastern Borno state.

Nigerian military impose curfew in northern state

May 17, 2013

 Nigerian security forces on Thursday announced a dusk to dawn curfew in northeast Adamawa State, following the declaration of State of Emergency by President Goodluck Joanthan.

Mali: Donors must “get it right”- Oxfam

May 17, 2013 These displaced people would give anything to go home to Mali

OXFAM’s Humanitarian Campaign Manager, Elise Ford, has said the “Together for a New Mali” conference in Brussels is crucial for raising funds, but stressed the need to set the right tone. According Elise Ford, similar large-scale funding events have suffered from a lack of ownership on the part of the populations targeted, citing Haiti as a dangerous precedent.

MALI-Government ready to talk to MNLA

May 17, 2013 Mali's Dioncounda Traoré rules out talks with the mainly Touareg National Movement for the Liberation of Azawad

Mali’s Interim President, Dioncounda Traoré, has said he is ready to take part in a dialogue with the mainly Touareg National Movement for the Liberation of Azawad, the MNLA. Meanwhile, government troops are advancing on Kidal.

Donors oath over $4bn for Mali recovery

May 17, 2013 French President François Hollande and Dioncounda Traoré, the president of Mali

International donors pledged more than $4.22bn on Wednesday to help Mali redeem after a dispute with al-Qaeda-linked fighters. The sum exceeds a goals of Mali that had asked donors for $2.57 for this year and next.

Nigeria president declares state of emergency

May 16, 2013 President Goodluck Jonathan declares a state of emergency

In a televised statement on Tuesday, President Goodluck Jonathan said, "I hereby declare a state of emergency in Borno, Yobe and Adamawa states." He orders army into those states saying latest violence from Boko Haram group is declaration of war.