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NIGERIA: Vigilantes and volunteers take on Boko Haram

June 18, 2013 Boko Haram Members Killed By Soldiers While Attacking Bama

Reports from the north-eastern state of Borno point to an expanding role being played by vigilantes and volunteers in Nigeria’s war against Islamist militant movement Boko Haram.

Ghana: Electricity rationing underway

June 13, 2013

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has begun intensive electricity rationing across the country.

Liberia: UNHCR launches birth registration for Ivorian refugee kids

June 13, 2013 Refugees at the Liberia border

A mass birth registration targeting all Ivorian refugee children born in Liberia from 0 – 2.5 years is underway in refugee camps in the country. 

Garbage Problem Affects Many in Liberia’s Leading Commercial District

June 12, 2013

Marketers and residents of the commercial district of Paynesville outside Monrovia have spoken strongly against the city corporation’s garbage purchase scheme it launched recently.

Sierra Leone: One person killed in Casino shootout

June 11, 2013

A shootout at a Casino in Freetown witnessed the killing of a close protection officer attached to the state house.

 

Ghana: Consumers reject proposed 384% tariff increase

June 11, 2013

Consumers in Ghana are up in arms with a proposal by utility companies in the country to increase tariffs by 384%.

Malian army advances on key rebel-held town

June 4, 2013

Malian troops advanced on the flashpoint city of Kidal Tuesday to retake it from Tuareg separatists accused of "ethnic cleansing" after a wave of expulsions of black residents.

Suspected Islamist militants attack Niger prison

June 1, 2013 Nigerien minister of justice Narou Amadou

Gunmen have attacked the main prison in Niger's capital, Niamey, killing at least four people, officials say. They are thought to be members of the Islamist militant group, Movement for Unity and Jihad in West Africa (Mujao).

Nigeria Lawmakers Pass Anti-Gay marriage Bill

May 31, 2013 Activists say the new law would make an already bad situation worse for Nigeria’s gay community.

Nigerian lawmakers approved a bill banning same-sex marriage, setting jail terms of up to 14 years for offenders.

World No Tobacco Day: Tobacco claims 6 million lives yearly

May 31, 2013 World No Tobacco Day 2013. Ready to quit smoking?

World No Tobacco Day is celebrated on 31 May. A comprehensive ban of all tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship is required under the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control. Tobacco kills nearly six million people every year, of which more than 600 000 are non-smokers exposed to second-hand smoke.