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Malian military receives new batch of drones

The Malian army says it is reinforcing its air security capability after the defence ministry received a new batch of aeronautical equipment in Gao. The Minister of Defense and Veterans Affairs Colonel Sadio CAMARA, Wednesday said the Military base in…

Côte d’Ivoire reopens land borders after nearly two years

The Ivorian government Wednesday announced the reopening of its land borders after nearly two years since it closed its connecting routes. Government spokesman, Amadou Coulibaly said the state’s decision followed the favourable evolution of the covid19 pandemic situation around the…

Mpox remains public health emergency -WHO

The World Health Organization has called on authorities in Cameroon and Gabon to immediately strengthen their health systems to detect, test and isolate cases of the Marburg virus. The agency further urged preventative measures. WHO made the call after Equatorial…

Malian army issues update on anti-terrorism operations

The Army in Mali has reported on its anti-terrorist operations from January 25 to yesterday, February 14. The Army’s Information Directorate announced that Malian Armed Forces FAMA neutralized several terrorists in central and northern Mali. More details in this report…

Gambian court postpones trial of alleged coup plotters

 The trial of alleged coup plotters in the Gambia began on Tuesday afternoon at the country’s high court. The prosecution witness accused alleged ringleader Sanna Fadera of wanting to overthrow the government because of the presence of the ECOMIG forces.…

Varsity students, police officers clash in Ghana

Students of the University of Ghana on Tuesday engaged some heavily armed police officers at the entrance of the male-only Commonwealth Hall. The latest stand-off comes on the back of the university management’s new residential policy indicating that continuing students…