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NGOs warn of the dire consequences of sanctions on Niger

Several non-governmental organizations have warned of the impact of ECOWAS’s economic and financial sanctions on displaced persons and vulnerable populations in the country. This was the concern voiced by the NGOs in a joint statement over the weekend. These organizations…

Guinea food kills one, injures many and submerges houses

Some districts of the capital Guinea’s capital, Conakry are still flooded after heavy rain over the weekend. At least one person was confirmed killed and several others injured while around thirty households were affected by the flooding. The security services,…

ECOWAS delegation commence talks with Niger junta

48 hours until the ultimatum given to the Junta in Niger elapses, the Regional Bloc – ECOWAS is seeking diplomatic means to resolve the crisis and restore constitutional order. The last possible option before it considers the use of force…

Niger junta suspends two French media outlets

The French media, Radio France Internationale RFI and France 24 have announced that they have been suspended in Niger. The media group expressed its indignation at the suspension, which, it said further deprives citizens in the region of their access…

Traders threaten to boycott Ghana’s ports

The Ghana Union of Traders’ Association (GUTA) has threatened to abandon Ghana’s port and start doing business in Togo. This comes after the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) introduced new tariffs at the ports. In a statement released by…

Liberia and USAID embark on 5-day training of teachers

The Liberian authority with support from The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is currently working to address challenges facing the country’s education system. Two decades since the civil war ended in 2003, Liberia’s key sectors including education continue…