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Ghana makes downward revision of 2022 growth targets

Ghana’s government has reviewed downward, its growth estimates for the 2022 fiscal year in the face of growing economic difficulties and a return to the International Monetary Fund.  The country’s finance minister while presenting a mid-year budget review statement for…

Liberia reports first monkeypox case since 2018

Liberia has reported its first monkeypox case since 2018. Monkeypox is an infectious viral disease that can occur in humans and some animals, and symptoms include fever, swollen lymph nodes, and a rash that forms blisters and then crusts over.…

Liberia marks 175th Anniversary amidst protest

Liberians are today celebrating their country's 175th Independence Day under the theme: "Fostering Unity, Protecting Peace for Development and Prosperity."  July 26th each year in Liberia is a day of celebration with Liberians merry-making in observance of the country’s Independence…

Nigerian govt shuts unity schools over security concerns

The Federal Ministry of Education in Nigeria has directed the immediate closure of all unity schools domiciled in the nation's capital Abuja, for fear of impending bandits and terrorists’ attacks.  Minister of Education, Malam Adamu Adamu gave the directive on Monday,…

ECOWAS chairman lauds “progress” in Burkina Faso

Guinea Bissau’s President Umaro Sissoco EMBALO, who doubles as the current ECOWAS President arrived in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso late Sunday morning.  He was welcomed at Ouagadougou International Airport by the Head of State, Lieutenant-Colonel Paul-Henri Sandaogo DAMIBA.  Leading the ECOWAS delegation was…

Al-Qaeda affiliate claims deadly Mali attack

An armed group affiliated with al-Qaeda has claimed responsibility for a deadly attack on the country’s main military base near the capital.  The group said the attack was a response to the government's collaboration with Russian mercenaries. Abdullahi Hassan reports