West Africa

Nigeria and the Republic of Korea have agreed to deepen their relations in the areas of culture and entertainment. Korean Ambassador to Nigeria, Kim Young Chae during a visit to some traditional and academic institutions in Jos, North Central Nigeria…

Mixed reactions have trailed the viral sex tape of pupils of Nigeria’s Chrisland Schools alleged to have been recorded in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (UAE). While some people blamed the immoral activity of the minors on bad parenting, others…

In Ghana, the Opposition Members of Parliament have hinted at plans to take legal action against President Nana Addo Akufo-Addo, following allegations by one Evelyn Serwaa Broni in a live video over the weekend. In a statement signed by the…

Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara has named a top cabinet official nearly a week after the previous cabinet headed by PM Patrick Achi resigned. During an address on Tuesday, President Ouattara announced the appointment of Tiemoko Meyliet Kone, governor of the…

The Nigerian Government has ordered the Nigerian Railway Corporation, NRC, to hand over the processing of train passengers to private firm, Secure ID, in a bid to combat attacks on the rail lines. The country's Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi…

The United States Marine Raiders are currently engaged in the training of 26 Nigerian naval officers on maritime security, field medical training and counterterrorism. Nigeria’s specialized maritime publication, Ships and Ports, on Thursday quoted the tweet by the U.S. mission…

The Institute for Security Studies in Africa (ISS Africa) is advocating for a dialogue between Sahelian governments and jihadist groups. A recent study by this think tank indicates that since military action alone has not been able to solve the…

The Gambia Red Cross Society has distributed over 100,000USD to Internationally Displaced Persons IDPs and refugees in the Foni region near the Senegal troubled Cassamance region. A total of 900 households benefited from the latest financial support from the humanitarian…

The Freetown City Council in Sierra Leone and its partners have launched a campaign to control Rabies and vaccinate dogs in the capital city.  This comes as experts warn that dog bites have been on the rise and claimed many…

The central Bank of Sierra Leone with support from the United Nations Capital Development Fund has launched a national strategy for financial inclusion from 2022 to 2026. The fund aims to promote client-centric financial products and ensure that all Sierra…

Traders and residents in Nigeria's capital Abuja are lamenting over the cost of food items as inflation hits 15.9 percent. They say the economic hardship in the country negatively impacted the Easter festivities owing to the high cost of commodities.…

Development partners in Liberia have signed an agreement with the government to strengthen development cooperation for aid effectiveness and implementation of projects. The move is intended to align donor funding and the vision of lifting citizens out of poverty. Abdullahi…